WATCH: Kuldeep Yadav Visits Simhachalam Temple Ahead Of India Vs England 2nd Test

Kuldeep Yadav seeks blessings at Simhachalam Temple before the 2nd Test against England: Indian Star Spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who is predicted to be in the playing XI for the 2nd Test match between India and England starting on February 2 in Vizag, visited the Simhachalam Temple to take blessings before the much-anticipated game.

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How Kuldeep Yadav Pays Visit To Temple Ahead Of India’s 2nd Test Against England: WATCH

As the second Test between India and England gets near, everyone is starring on the Visakhapatnam pitch, which is anticipated to furnish ample aid to the spinners. Considering this Team India may think of having Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI for the match.

In the series opener, India skipper Rohit Sharma had to depend laboriously on Jasprit Bumrah and the spin triumvirate of Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Axar Patel due to the conditions of the pitch, which did not favor fast bowlers or seamers.

Hence, Mohammed Siraj did not play a notable role in the game. Now, with the Visakhapatnam pitch more helping to spin bowling, Kuldeep Yadav could be a good addition to the Indian team, delivering them with an extra lance against the English batsmen.

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Kuldeep has played eight Tests for India so far and the 29-year-old Chinaman can potentially be a game-changer for the hosts in the 2nd match against England. Before the match planned to begin on February 2, Kuldeep was caught visiting a temple in Visakhapatnam.

An image of Spinner Kuldeep Yadav striving for blessings at a Visakhapatnam temple right now circulating on the internet and it went viral via fans’ posts on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

Indian cricketer #KuldeepYadav visited Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Simhachalam today. pic.twitter.com/Pn1p9wgvh1

— Gulte (@GulteOfficial) January 31, 2024

What is Kuldeep Yadav’s record in Test cricket matches?

Kuldeep Yadav, the great left-arm wrist-spinner, has established his guts in Test cricket with an outstanding record of 34 wickets under his belt in just eight Tests. He honored his entry into the format with a debut against Australia in 2017, where he disclosed his appearance with a four-wicket haul.

With a thrift of 3.43, Kuldeep has been a strength to consider for any batting line-up. His last playing in the Test series was against Bangladesh in December 2022, where he once again showcased his skill and seized two wickets in the match.