On the eve of their high-stakes IPL match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Delhi Capitals' star left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav praised his opposite number Noor Ahmad, who is currently the leading wicket-taker in the competition.
New Zealand posted a competitive 251/7 in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday, banking on contrasting fifties from Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53 not out).
Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav have been included in India’s provisional 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19 in Pakistan and the UAE.
29-year-old has been travelling with the side for all the matches, and as of now, it seems highly unlikely that he will participate in DC's upcoming contest against fellow strugglers Mumbai Indians on Sunday. There is no confirmation yet on when he will be ready to play again.
Electing to bat first, Crawley and Ben Duckett had to withstand some outstanding swing bowling from a returning Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj asking tough questions constantly.
It may not be that easy for the Indian team since the Indian bowler who has taken most wickets against West Indies is currently not in the squad.
Bangar has also spoken on the importance of having an all-rounder in the team and believes that Ravindra Jadeja could be that man to bowl the four overs economically as well as hit some lusty blows at the end of the innings.
The first T20I match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 6 December.
30-year-old Nadeem holds the experience of 110 First-class matches with 424 wickets to his name, whereas in 106 List A matches, the bowler has claimed 145 wickets.
'This is a good team but Virat needs to bring back the wrist spinners into this format,' said Ganguly.
