Former India opener Abhinav Mukund announced his 15-man squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, including veteran Rohit Sharma but omitting Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill is now just one rating point behind the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings.
India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with Yorkshire as an overseas player for the remainder of the English domestic season, set to play five One-Day Cup matches and three County Championship games. He expressed delight at joining the historic club, while Yorkshire's general manager Gavin Hamilton highlighted his international quality and the expected role of spin in the season's closing stages.
Former India batter Hanuma Vihari criticized Shubman Gill's captaincy after India's 27-run ODI loss to England at Lord's. Vihari questioned the decision to field only five bowlers and omit Kuldeep Yadav, stressing the need for experienced match-winners for the ODI World Cup.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin criticized the team management for Kuldeep Yadav's consistent absence from the playing XI, especially during the England ODI series, suggesting the wrist spinner is no longer in their plans and should consider other options.
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has criticized the team management's decision to repeatedly omit left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI, warning that it could negatively affect his confidence and rhythm. Kuldeep was left out of the third ODI against England at Lord's despite injuries to other bowlers.
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers expressed no surprise at Rishabh Pant's return to Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027, citing Pant's frustration at Lucknow Super Giants and a significant pay cut. De Villiers also questioned the timing of Pant's move amidst DC's ownership and coaching staff changes.
Rishabh Pant has been traded back to Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants for spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Pant's two-year stint with LSG was disappointing, marked by struggles as captain and with his batting performance. He takes a pay cut to return to his former franchise.
Rishabh Pant rejoins Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027 with a ₹15 crore deal, while Kuldeep Yadav moves to Lucknow Super Giants in a significant player trade.
Rishabh Pant is reportedly set to return to Delhi Capitals, his former IPL franchise, in a blockbuster trade that would send Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow Super Giants. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has advised KL Rahul to enter the auction if the move for Pant materializes.
Rishabh Pant is reportedly returning to his former IPL team, Delhi Capitals, after two seasons with Lucknow Super Giants. This potential trade also involves Kuldeep Yadav moving to LSG. Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has advised KL Rahul, who has performed well for DC, to enter the auction if Pant's move is finalized.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is backing Kuldeep Yadav to regain his rhythm. The 31-year-old spinner, with 194 ODI wickets, is crucial for India's middle-over strategy, especially with the 2027 World Cup approaching.
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav is reportedly set to join Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2027, while Rishabh Pant is likely to return to Delhi Capitals. Pant stepped down as LSG captain after two disappointing seasons.
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav is reportedly moving to Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2027, while Rishabh Pant is likely to return to Delhi Capitals. Pant, the league's most expensive player, had a disappointing tenure with LSG.
India's top-order batters, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, trained intensely in Lucknow ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan. Coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit's experience, while Gill showed impressive form. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Harsh Dubey also practiced.
Kuldeep Yadav faces an uncertain future in Test cricket as new spinners like Manav Suthar and Washington Sundar gain prominence, while his own bowling and batting form have been inconsistent.
Manav Suthar shares the emotional moment of his maiden India call-up for the Test against Afghanistan, his journey from street cricket to debut, and inspirations from Yuvraj Singh and R Ashwin.
Kuldeep Yadav is prioritizing Test cricket for the upcoming Afghanistan series, using his IPL break for red-ball preparation. He aims to deliver breakthroughs and acknowledges the shift from T20s, emphasizing patience and consistency.
With Ravindra Jadeja out, India's one-off Test vs Afghanistan highlights emerging talent. Ravichandran Ashwin is eager to watch all-rounder Harsh Dubey, who has impressed in domestic and IPL cricket. Kuldeep Yadav is expected to lead the spin attack.
Delhi Capitals concluded their IPL 2026 season with a 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. KL Rahul scored 60 and Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets to seal the victory in a dead-rubber match.
Mohammad Kaif criticizes Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel for publicly blaming teammate Kuldeep Yadav for struggles in IPL 2026, advocating for internal team dynamics over public criticism.
Mohammad Kaif criticizes Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel for publicly blaming teammate Kuldeep Yadav for struggles in IPL 2026, advocating for internal team dynamics over public criticism.
Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders clash featuring three top Indian T20 spinners. Varun Chakravarthy is finding form after injury. Kuldeep Yadav struggles this IPL season. Axar Patel leads Delhi in wickets but faces captaincy scrutiny. The match highlights the spinners' recent journeys.
Delhi Capitals’s home struggles continued as they managed only 155/7 against Chennai Super Kings, who chased the target comfortably thanks to Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87. CSK’s disciplined bowling, led by Akeal Hosein, exposed DC’s batting issues again. Poor performances from KL Rahul, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav pushed Delhi closer to elimination.
Delhi Capitals suffered their worst IPL 2026 defeat, conceding 242 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad, largely due to Abhishek Sharma's unbeaten 135. Former captain Aaron Finch and Ravichandran Ashwin slammed Delhi's bowling strategy, particularly Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav bowling only two overs each, while part-time Nitish Rana completed his quota. This tactical decision drew significant criticism.
