Ahead of the Adelaide ODI, all eyes were on India’s team selection for the match, given that the series was on the line. The first match saw the Indian batting lineup look a bit undercooked, but the major issue was the bowling attack’s lack of cutting edge. Jasprit Bumrah was rested for the series, and India had Kuldeep Yadav in the squad.
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Kuldeep, who was compared to a mystery spinner after his exploits against West Indies in the Test series by Ryan ten Doeschate, is known to turn matches around — a rare commodity in international cricket. Fans would remember the Champions Trophy final where he dismissed a well-set Rachin Ravindra and a dangerous Kane Williamson to tilt the game in India’s favour.
However, when the team lineup came
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