Former Indian cricket team batter Cheteshwar Pujara said that he has been hearing chatter that Kuldeep Yadav can be dropped for debutant Saransh Jain in the second Test match against Sri Lanka.

Defending the struggling Kuldeep Yadav, India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule on Friday asserted that the left-arm wrist spinner is in the team management's "scheme of things" ahead of the second Test.

India face a selection choice between off-spinner Saransh Jain and wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against Sri Lanka

R Ashwin explained that the player's current situation in the team reflects a lack of trust from the management.

India won the first Test by 165 runs on Wednesday, with Manav Suthar claiming a match-haul of 10 wickets.

Calling it a massive honour' to be part of India's milestone 600th Test match, star left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Saturday said the team has had ample time to adapt to local conditions in Sri Lanka.

Bowling coach Morne Morkel on Thursday indicated that India could field three left-arm spinners in the upcoming first Test against Sri Lanka

Bowling coach Morne Morkel on Thursday indicated that India could field three left-arm spinners in the upcoming first Test against Sri Lanka.

Former India spinner Murali Kartik believes Kuldeep Yadav needs consistency and a clearly defined role in the Test side as the team prepares for a crucial two-match series against Sri Lanka

With Ashwin retiring in 2024, India's succession plan remains remarkably unclear.