Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav has not been included in Team India’s playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2024 clash against the USA. The match is taking place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday, June 12.
Kuldeep has yet to feature in any game so far in this World Cup, with the Indian management opting for Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel in the first two matches against Ireland and Pakistan to bolster the batting lineup. They have maintained a similar spin attack against the USA in this crucial group stage encounter. Consequently, Kuldeep will have to wait for his opportunity to make an impact in the global tournament.
Kuldeep Yadav entered the T20 World Cup 2024 following an impressive IPL 2024 season with the Delhi Capitals (DC). He claimed 16 wickets in 11 matches, boasting an economy rate of 8.70, with his best figures being 4/55 against the SunRisers Hyderabad.
also-read-trendingTrending He has also showcased exceptional form for the Men in Blue over the past 12 months. The left-arm leg-spinner has played seven matches during this period, taking 13 wickets at an average of 12.76. His standout performance came against South Africa in Johannesburg in December last year, where he secured figures of 5/17.
India Won the Toss and Elected to Bowl First
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl first against the USA in the final game at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. India has fielded an unchanged playing XI, while the USA made two changes. Skipper Monank Patel and Nosthush Kenjige missed out, with Shayan Jahangir and Shadley van Schalkwyk coming into the side.
India’s Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
USA’s Playing XI: Steven Taylor, Shayan Jahangir, Andries Gous (wk), Aaron Jones (c), Nitish Kumar, Corey Anderson, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan.
With the stage set for an exciting match, fans will eagerly watch to see if India’s spin strategy pays off without Kuldeep Yadav in the mix.
