Kuldeep Yadav, the Indian cricketer, has approached the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to request time off for his wedding celebrations scheduled later this month.
Kuldeep Yadav’s Wedding Leave Request
Yadav is currently awaiting approval from the BCCI for his leave, which he has sought for the last week of November. Earlier in the year, he had to cancel his wedding plans due to overlapping dates with the Indian Premier League (IPL), which was extended due to geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.
Upcoming Matches and Team Dynamics
The timing of Yadav’s wedding coincides with an important period for the Indian cricket team. A two-Test series against South Africa is set to commence shortly, with the first test scheduled in Kolkata. The second test will be held in Guwahati starting on November 22, and the first One Day International (ODI) match is in Ranchi on November 30.
- First Test: Kolkata
- Second Test: Guwahati on November 22
- First ODI: Ranchi on November 30
The team management is evaluating its roster as they decide how to handle Yadav’s participation in light of his wedding plans. A source from the BCCI stated that they would assess the team’s needs before finalizing how many leaves Kuldeep can take.
Competition for Place in the Team
Yadav faces stiff competition from fellow left-arm spinner Axar Patel, who is also vying for a spot in the playing XI. Kuldeep’s recent performances have raised questions regarding his selection, particularly after he was left out for the entire home Test season last year on pitches that favored spinners. Moreover, he did not play in the Test series in England this year.
Recently, Kuldeep was released from the ODI squad in Australia to focus on the upcoming South Africa Tests, where he played for India ‘A’ against South Africa ‘A’ in Bengaluru. However, he only managed to secure one wicket in that match, and concerns about his batting skills have also affected his selection prospects.
As the series approaches, it will be interesting to see how the team management navigates Kuldeep’s wedding plans amidst a critical phase for Indian cricket.
