Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion irks ex-India cricketers, management lambasted for ‘defensive move’: ‘You'll struggle'

Kuldeep Yadav was excluded from the playing XI for the 1st ODI against England at Edgbaston.

Washington Sundar and Axar Patel were chosen as spinners instead of Kuldeep Yadav.

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar criticized the management for prioritizing batting depth over wicket-taking ability.

Nayar called Kuldeep Yadav an X-factor in the middle overs who provides wicket-taking ability.

Former India batter Parthiv Patel described the decision as a defensive move.