Eng vs ind: the fans target Gautam Gambir and Shubman Gill while Kuldeep Yadav left the EDGbaston test aside
The highly anticipated Second test of England-India The series started in Edgbaston, Birmingham, July 2, 2025. After EnglandThe exciting victory at Headingley, where they continued a 371 point record to take a 1-0 lead in the five game series, India Facing immense pressure to bounce back. The series scenario highlighted the Bowling attack on India, which has struggled to contain the aggressive striker of England during the first test.
While India prepared their XI for the second test, the exclusion of the wrist of the left arms Kuldeep Yadav The fierce fiery debate and the fans’ backlash, with the former cricket player Mohammad Kaif Criticizing the decision vocally and urging the management of the team to give Kuldeep a fair chance.
Kuldeep Yadav is excluded from the XI of India play for the 2nd test
Kuldeep’s test career has been marked by sporadic but impressive performance. Since its beginnings in 2017, Kuldeep has only played 13 tests, a race limited largely due to the presence of Ravichandran Ashwinwho recently retired. Despite the limited chances, Kuldeep has a remarkable record of 56 counters at an average of 22.16 and a strike rate of 37.3, highlighting his efficiency as a striking player. Its unique left -handed pin offers a different dimension to the Bowling attack in India, in particular on locations like EDGbaston which tend to help the spinners as the match progresses.
The former Kaif cricket player was frank on social networks, calling the continuous exclusion of Kuldeep “unfair” and wondering how team management justifies leaving a trickery tested when the place of the second Spinner is wide open after Ashwin’s retirement. Kaif critics reflect a broader concern for cricket fans and experts that India’s current strategy promotes “illusory versatile” on real quests that can take counters and control the game.
Former cricket player Sanjay Manjrekar also echoed this feeling, warning that the inclusion of multiple sticks to the stick instead of a specialist like Kuldeep weakens the power of Bowling of India against the aggressive style of England “Bazball”. This debate has intensified while Kuldeep was again excluded from the Xi Playing for the Edgbaston test, with Washington Sundar Preferred for his contributions to the stick despite the Kuldeep superior bowling references.
It will be unfair if Kuldeep Yadav does not enter the Xi Playing for the second test. He has just played 13 tests in 8 years. Earlier, he was held because of Ashwin now how to justify his exclusion.
– Mohammad Kaif (@Mohammadkaif) July 1, 2025
Fans Troll Gautam Gambir and Shubman Gill for not having chosen Kuldeep
India’s game for the second test has seen notable changes, especially in the Bowling department. With Jasprit Bumrah Rest for the management of the workload, the management of the team opted for a combination which included Ravira Jadaja and Sundar as spin options, alongside rhythm quasses Mohammed Siraj And Akash Deep. Nitish Kumar Reddy was also brought, by replacing Shardul ThakurTo strengthen the depth of shot and versatile capacities. This selection reflects a cautious approach to the head coach Gautam Gambir and captain Shubman gillwhich seem to prioritize the depth of the striker and the complete balance on a specialized spinner like Kuldeep.
However, this decision did not drop well with fans and former players. Social media was in excitement with criticisms directed against Gambir and Gill for having denied Kuldeep a deserved place despite his proven match potential. Fans have expressed their frustration that Kuldeep’s talent is neglected in favor of players who offer less with the ball, which could be detrimental to the chances of India to overthrow the series in Edgbaston.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
No kuldeep … go#Kuldeepyavad #Engvind pic.twitter.com/kiw2kpyu
– Dipanjan chatterjee (@i_am_dipch) July 2, 2025
India scored 835 points during the first test, could not take 20 counters and now decided to rest the n ° 1 quick launcher in the world and drop their main window turner. Madness by playing the selection of XI these days. #Jaspritbumrh #Kuldeepyavad #Indvstemdest # Indvseng2025 #Engvind pic.twitter.com/bvi9f5dlxa
– Sumit Ghosh (@ Sumitg71) July 2, 2025
Sory to say but Shubhman Gill is only a captain on paper. Game koi aur khel raha hai. #Indvseng #EDGbaston #Kuldeepyavad #Arshdeeppsingh pic.twitter.com/mbmdt7ktzq
– Taus ricevi (@rizvitaus) July 2, 2025
It’s not kkr… .. it’s the India team… .yar ab low kro #Gambhir #Engvind #Indvseng #Kuldeepyavad pic.twitter.com/f3holjziwf
– Cricket Addict (@ Cricketaddd75277) July 2, 2025
🗣️ Shubman Gill explains the exclusion of Kuldeep Yadav
“We were very tempted to play it (Kuldeep), but watching the last match, the lower order did not contribute much to the bat.” – Shubman Gill in the draw.#Indvseng # WTC25 #Kuldeepyavad #WashingonNesund #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/hljgw0kgjz
– Sitarah Anjum Official (@sitarahanjum) July 2, 2025
Gill says: “We are here to take 20 counters.”
Then India leaves the kuldeep aside and wrapped in depth of striker.You cannot take 20 without picking window carriers. Simple.#Indvseng #Kuldeepyavad #Teamindia #TestCricket #Crickettwitter #EDGBASTEST
– Shantanu Joshi (@thejoshiway) July 2, 2025
Playing Washi in place of Kuldeep is so defensive. A striker can get out of the 1st ball and does not have much to contribute, but even if a launcher has a bad fate, he can come back stronger.#Kuldeepyavad #Indvstemdest #India #TestCricket #Engvind #Sundar pic.twitter.com/ljdtmuxcus
– Yellovesniper (@ rockybhai149) July 2, 2025
I think this management of the completely loose Indian team
This Edgbaston #TEST Why did you not include #Kuldeepyavad?
Especially when #Jaspritbumrh do not playTeam India 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 has already struggled to obtain counters.
Why are you so defensive.
GG is not a test coach.#Engvind #Slvsban
– Sports news (@ cucinivers7) July 2, 2025
The selection of the Gautam Gambir team @Gautamgambhir sucks a lot of time. No polite way to say it.
Pathetic, no Kuldeep Yadav. The guy played county and is decent with the bat.
He played 2 spinners and even then no room for #Kuldeepyavad . #Engvind #IndianCricket– Pulkit Sharma (@ pulkits77) July 2, 2025
The spin attack of India feels complete when Kuldeep is on the song.
Loop. Derivative. Turn. Deception.
It is an art form. 🎨#Kuldeepyavad #LeftARMMAGIC pic.twitter.com/su5ywh7hlx– Vikash Kumar Sinha (@vikashaps) July 2, 2025
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