a team India Left wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav He gave a positive update on his recovery from hip surgery ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Kuldeep Yadav also expressed his desire to be taken into consideration for selection for the upcoming 50-over tournament, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Dubai.
The unorthodox left-arm spinner was sidelined from the Test series Against New Zealand at home due to a thigh injury. He also missed the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series Australia. After the New Zealand series, Kuldeep was sent to the BCCI Center of Excellence for further treatment and rehabilitation.
My recovery has gone well – Kuldeep Yadav
Speaking to The Telegraph, Kuldeep Yadav spoke about his recovery from a thigh injury that required surgery. He confirmed that he has resumed competitive bowling and feels positive about his progress. Kuldeep added that his recovery has gone well and he has been bowling for some time.
“My recovery has gone well and I have been bowling for some time. I feel good (about the progress I have made),” Kuldeep explained.
Kuldeep has missed ODI cricket since playing against Sri Lanka in August 2024. He has 106 ODIs to his name, with 172 wickets at an average of 26.00 and an economy rate of 4.99, including 7 fours and 2 fives. .
Kuldeep Yadav returns to compete for the Champions Trophy
Kuldeep Yadav is back in contention for selection for the Champions Trophy next month. A BCCI source confirmed that although his inclusion will depend on his recovery, Kuldeep's name will certainly be discussed in the selection meeting, given his status as a champion bowler in all formats.
“Whether he will be selected or not depends on his fitness, but it will definitely be discussed in the selection meeting. “After all, he is a champion bowler in all formats,” a BCCI source told The Telegraph regarding Kuldeep's place in the team.
He has taken up bowling for the past 10 days or so – Kuldeep's personal trainer
Kuldeep's personal trainer, Kapil Panday, shared details about his recovery process, stating that Kuldeep has resumed bowling in the last 10 days. He added that Kuldeep is expected to get clearance from the NRL soon and expressed optimism about his potential selection for the Champions Trophy.
“He has been bowling for the last 10 days or so. He will come to Kanpur after January 25 or 26 and we will then work further on his line, length, spin and other technical issues. By then, he should get the National Crime Agency's clearance as well. Panday said: “We are very optimistic about his selection for the Champions Trophy.”
Kuldeep Yadav may be selected for the three-match ODI series against England before the Champions Trophy, allowing the coaches and management to assess his fitness.
He has been a key player in India's white-ball setup, leading the spin attack in the 2023 ODI World Cup. He also played a crucial role in their 2024 T20 World Cup win, ending India's ICC trophy drought. Fans are hoping that Kuldeep can showcase his skills in the UAE, where conditions may be right for him.
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