February 19, 2025

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Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav to Showcase Fitness in Ranji Ahead of CT 2025

Kuldeep Yadav, the latest India regular to feature in the Ranji Trophy. He has been included in Uttar Pradesh’s squad for their upcoming match against Madhya Pradesh in Indore, starting on Thursday. This marks a significant return for Kuldeep after undergoing hernia surgery in October. His last competitive appearance was in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. The spinner is now set to regain match fitness as he prepares for his upcoming international commitments. Kuldeep will join the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England. And the 2025 Champions Trophy.Highlighting the importance of this Ranji match in his preparation for the prestigious tournaments ahead.

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Kuldeep Yadav Expresses Gratitude for Recovery, Reflects on Missed Opportunities

Kuldeep had previously shared that he had completed his recovery. Expressing his gratitude to the staff at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He acknowledged the support of the team, saying, “Recovery takes a team. Grateful to the NCA and its team for all the work behind the scenes! The 30-year-old spinner had to undergo surgery with a specialist in Germany after BCCI. Announced his unavailability for India’s five-match Test series in Australia. As a result, he missed a significant portion of India’s difficult 2024/25 Test season. During this period, India suffered heavy losses.Including a 3-0 defeat at home against New Zealand and a 3-1 loss to Australia. These setbacks led to India’s failure to qualify for the World Test Championship final for the first time in history.

Valuable game time in dead rubber for Kuldeep

The upcoming match between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh carries little significance as both teams have already been eliminated from the knockout race. However, it provides Kuldeep Yadav with valuable game time before his international duties. His participation coincides with several other key India players appearing in the Ranji Trophy, including Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, who are playing for their respective teams in this round.

Kuldeep has been a vital part of India’s white-ball success in recent months. He played a key role as the lead spinner in India’s journey to the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. He further cemented his importance by starring in India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, ending the country’s long wait for an ICC trophy. With the UAE conditions potentially favoring his style of bowling, Indian fans are hopeful that Kuldeep will once again deliver for the team in future international challenges.

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