Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has backed wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav to recreate Shane Warne’s magic in the upcoming England tour. India are set to play a five-match Test series against England beginning from June 20, which will also mark the beginning of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
Ahead of the series, Bharat Arun backed Kuldeep to do well in England, praising his skills. He mentioned how Warne tasted massive success in England during his playing days and said that Kuldeep could do something similar in the upcoming series.
“Wrist spinners have always been effective, especially in England. Maybe even initially, when there is a little bit of dampness in the wicket, there is help for those wrist spinners. And also, the roughs that the bowlers create. But again, using the rough is a separate art. It’s not just about bowling. I think somebody who instantly comes to our mind is Shane Warne. I think Kuldeep has got enough skills to be successful in England. If you look at this bowling attack, yes, it is relatively inexperienced, but it’s got huge potential,” said Arun on Revsportz.
Kuldeep has played just one Test in England back in 2018, where he went wicketless in his nine overs. The wrist spinner has not been the team’s preferred spinner in overseas conditions as he’s played just two matches in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries.
However, with the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin, it remains to be seen if Kuldeep gets a nod in the playing XI. His services can be useful to the team at Lord’s and the Oval. He will be competing for a spot in the playing XI along with Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja.
Meanwhile, the England tour will also mark the beginning of a new era for the Indian team under the leadership of the new captain, Shubman Gill. The youngster has been handed over the captaincy duties following the retirement of captain Rohit Sharma.
