Dasgupta Backs Kuldeep Yadav for Sri Lanka Test Series

Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has backed wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in the playing XI for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, calling him essential for spin-friendly conditions. With Washington Sundar ruled out of the first Test due to a hamstring injury, the squad includes four spinners, and Dasgupta urged the team to prioritise long-term development over immediate WTC qualification pressure. The series runs from August 15-29.