SaralnamaShubman Gill's decision to drop Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI in Perth on drew criticism from Mohammad Kaif. The former India batter expressed disappointment over the exclusion of the in-form left-arm wrist spinner in the first ODI against Australia. Kaif highlighted Shane Warne's success in Australia and felt India lacked a wicket-taking bowler. He questioned the team's reliance on part-time bowlers and urged the bowling unit to step up in Bumrah and Shami's absence. India lost the match by 7 wickets while defending 131 runs in 26 overs, giving Australia a 1-0 lead in the series. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 20:25 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Shubman Gill's decision to drop Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI in Perth on 19 Oct 2025 drew criticism from Mohammad Kaif
- The former India batter expressed disappointment over the exclusion of the in-form left-arm wrist spinner in the first ODI against Australia
- Kaif highlighted Shane Warne's success in Australia and felt India lacked a wicket-taking bowler