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Former Australia great and India head coach Greg Chappell has advocated for the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI for the second Test against England.
Greg was effusive in his praise for the left-arm chinaman bowler, who is among the rarest talents currently in world cricket.
The former Australia great called Kuldeep the best leg-spinner since Australian legend Shane Warne, who is considered the King of spin bowling.
According to Greg, Kuldeep's inclusion in the Indian playing XI would definitely add variety to the team's bowling deck.
"There is a reason why wickets often fall after a change of bowling. It forces the batter to recalibrate. That variability isn't available to Shubman Gill with his current crop," said Greg.
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"Without Bumrah, I'd like to see left-armer Arshdeep Singh added to the mix and Kuldeep Yadav, possibly the best wrist spinner since Shane Warne, included in the attack," he added.
The former India head coach further said that Ravindra Jadeja cannot be favoured as the team's frontline spinner as he can play in the role of a supporting bowler.
"Jadeja is not a front-line spinner in English conditions. If his batting is considered good enough, he can be a support spinner; otherwise, a rethink is necessary. If India are to reverse their fortunes in this series, then a better-balanced team is required," said Greg Chappell.
