After Kuldeep Yadav’s poor show in the first Test against Sri Lanka, former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra added that Kuldeep needs to pay attention to where his career is heading. He also shared that Kuldeep was used the least among the three spinners, and he was also the most expensive in both innings as well. Notably, India registered a comfortable 165-run win in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday, August 19. However, Kuldeep went wicketless and conceded 38 runs in 11 overs in the second innings as well.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “We all have to pay attention to where Kuldeep Yadav goes from here, and Kuldeep himself will have to pay attention to what he needs to do. He bowled only 14 overs in the first innings. Among the spinners, Manav Suthar bowled 22 overs, and Ravindra Jadeja bowled 21 overs. Who was the spinner who bowled the fewest overs? Kuldeep.”

“Who was the most expensive spinner? Kuldeep. He conceded 4.64 runs per over. When the second innings came, we gave the 30th over to Kuldeep Yadav. Who was the most expensive spinner? Once again, you will find Kuldeep Yadav. 38 runs in 11 overs. Who was the spinner who bowled the fewest overs? Kuldeep,” he further added.

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However, Aakash Chopra also added that cricket fans won’t be able to empathise with the spinner for being treated unjustly if he doesn’t use the opportunities he was given.

“There is empathy thus far that he is not getting chances consistently, and what is happening is not right, but the truth is also that you need to make the most of the opportunities you are getting. If you are unable to do the job properly, we also won’t be able to talk like that for long because the pressure will keep building,” he said.

“You have two left-arm spinners, and both are doing a good job. Both pick up wickets and contribute with the bat. I am talking about Jaddu and Manav. So you can give Saransh Jain his debut in place of Kuldeep because there are left-handers in the opposition. In such a scenario, if you get an off-spinner, why not? You start thinking along those lines,” Aakash Chopra concluded.