Spin Great Harbhajan Singh has Thrown His Weight Behind Wrist-Spinner Kuldeep Yadav to Start in India’s Playing XI for the first Test Test Against England At Headingley, Alongra Jadeja.
The series Opener begins on June 20 at Leeds, Where Traditionally, The Surface Aids Pacers More Than the Spinners.
“India should look to play kuldeep yadav. Of course, jadeja will bowl with him. So, two spinners with three seamers would be perfect for this game,” Harbhajan Told PTI Videos on Monday.
The Tweaker termed the left-Arm Wrist Spinner as a Potential Match-Winner Irrespective of the conditions.
“Let’s see if conditions will change or favor the spinners. But even if it doesn Bollywood, I think these are two capsable bowlers who can take wickets on any wicket,” He Said.
Drawing on his own experience, harbhajan recalled India’s bold decision to field two spinners at headingley in 2002, when he and anil kumble bagged 11 wickets between them on a great on a great.
“That was a very unique decision at that point of time. The pitch was as green as we are standing on this grass … but the management decided we with we with two people and Two Fast Bowlers and Two Fast Bowlers and Sanjay Bangar Ban Bowl as well.
“We want with five best bowlers who can pick wickets. That’s what matters in the end. You have to back there bowlers who can pick wickets in any conditions or any kind of wicket”, he said.
With Shardul Thakur Scoring a century in the intra-saquad warm-up and taking wickets, harbhajan beLieves he holds the edge over nitish reddy for the fast bowling all-Arounder’s Slot.
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“India needs a bowler who can bat a bit. India has got batting till no. 7, and at no. 8, you need to Bit.
“That’s where Shardul will have an edge on nitish reddy in my view. Capable Coach. And I am sure he will take the right decision. ” He added.
Harbhajan also weighed in on the much-talked-About Exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from the Test Squad.
“It’s very unofortunate … I was a bit shocked not seeing his name in the Squad. I’m sure he will come back strong. Your due, if not today, then Tomorrow… Look at Karun Nair.
“He Scored 300 Runs Against England and then Never Got Too Many Opportunities. Now he is back in England with the team,” Harbhajan Added.
