Team Effort is Key to Recovery: Kuldeep Yadav Appreciates NCA Support
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Synopsis
Kuldeep Yadav expresses his gratitude towards the NCA for their support during his recovery from groin surgery. He is set to return to competitive cricket with India's squad for the ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy, aiming to lead the spin attack.
Key Takeaways
- Kuldeep Yadav thanks the NCA for his recovery.
- He is included in India's squad for the ODI series against England.
- Kuldeep aims to lead the spin attack in the Champions Trophy.
- He has been a key player in past major tournaments.
- Upcoming matches are crucial for India's trophy hopes.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (NationPress) Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) team for their role in his recovery following groin surgery. Kuldeep shared an emotional note on social media as he prepares for his return to competitive cricket, stating, "Recovery takes a team. I am thankful to the NCA and its staff for their unwavering support behind the scenes," he expressed on X.
The left-arm spinner has been included in India's lineup for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for next month. His last appearance for India was in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru.
Kuldeep also shared a video showcasing his bowling practice at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, hinting at his eagerly anticipated return to the white-ball format. The 30-year-old aims to spearhead the spin department in the forthcoming ODIs against England and the prestigious eight-team tournament, backed by all-rounders Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja.
A left-arm unorthodox spinner who represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, Kuldeep was instrumental in India’s T20 World Cup triumph and their runners-up finish in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
He has participated in 103 ODIs for India, taking 168 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls, with his best bowling figures being 6-25. Kuldeep has contributed to the Indian squad that clinched the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean, as well as the ACC Asia Cup victories in 2018 and 2023.
As India prepares for their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, Kuldeep's performance will be crucial in their quest to reclaim the trophy for the first time since 2013. The ODI series against England will take place in Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad on February 6, 9, and 12, respectively.
In the Champions Trophy, India will kick off their Group A journey against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by a clash with their arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23.
