'Someone of Kuldeep's mentality and skill-set speaks for itself' - Yorkshire coach lauds star spinner after India snub

Kuldeep Smashes Tenfer at Headingley After India Snub – McGrath in Full Backing Mode

Kuldeep Yadav didn't say a word. He just went and took 10 for 120.

After being dropped from India's second Test in Colombo and left out of the T20I squad for the Afghanistan tour (starts Sept 13) plus the Asian Games, the left-arm wrist spinner returned to Yorkshire and produced a masterclass. Yorkshire beat Essex by an innings and 106 runs at Headingley on Sept 8-10, with Kuldeep claiming career-best match figures – 4 for 70 in the first innings and 6 for 50 in the second. Control, variation, and pure dominance.

Yorkshire coach Anthony McGrath didn't mince words when quizzed on the India snub.

> "You could see how much he spins it and his control of spin was just sensational... Someone of Kuldeep's mentality and skillset speaks for itself."

McGrath flagged the spinner's batting value too, noting crucial runs under his belt, and made clear the club wants him back: "If he can come back at some point, of course we'd make that work."

The Bottom Line:

Kuldeep has one match left on his current Yorkshire deal (OneDay Cup + three County Championship games). McGrath says the club would flex the schedule to keep him around in future seasons – and honestly, given output like this, that's a smart retention play. When the market undervalues an asset, you accumulate. That's the move.

He wanted to make a statement this week. Tenfer says it was made. 🎯

What do you think – is Kuldeep's Test spot due for a comeback, or has the selectors' confidence shifted?

Source: Crictracker