Sairaj Bahutule

Kuldeep Yadav is currently navigating a challenging phase in his cricketing career after being excluded from the latest series. His IPL stint with Delhi Capitals has not met expectations, and he only managed to secure one wicket in the initial Test against Sri Lanka. Rumors indicate that Saransh Jain could be a potential replacement, aimed at providing the team with more dynamic options.

Kuldeep picked up just one wicket in 25 overs across both innings in Galle, while Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar shared 14 wickets between them.

Conflicting explanations from the Indian camp have added intrigue to Kuldeep Yadav's absence from the Colombo Test, with the chinaman missing out as India handed Saransh Jain a debut. Kuldeep did travel with the team and was also spotted in the dugout alongside Sarfaraz Khan. The official word from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains "viral illness".

Kuldeep Yadav's absence from India's final training sessions has intensified the selection intrigue ahead of the Colombo Test, with Saransh Jain's strong showing in the nets and Sri Lanka's left-hand-heavy batting line-up adding weight to the off-spinner's case. The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will start from Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo.

Kuldeep Yadav bowled 18 overs in the three-day practice match. He had also bowled another two-three overs before the game started. With the left-arm wrist-spinner already having bowled close to 20 overs, the team management decided against giving him more work and instead allowed him to assess how his body was responding.

Shubman Gill's aggressive approach against spin was on full display in India's first net session in Colombo, with the captain repeatedly using his feet and clearing the ropes against Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain. With Kuldeep Yadav's place under discussion, India's spin combination is another key selection call ahead of the second Test.

India's spin bowling coach addressed worries about Kuldeep Yadav's fitness after the warm-up match, highlighting that Kuldeep bowled almost twenty overs before taking a precautionary break to evaluate his condition. Fellow spinners Jadeja and Suthar garnered extensive pitch experience with longer spells. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, returning from a hand injury, participated fully in drills. The team's focus remained on adapting to local conditions in readiness for the upcoming Test series.

India's bowling coach Sunil Joshi wants attention on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's batting achievements. Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a T20I fifty against Zimbabwe. Joshi also advised patience with emerging all-rounder Suryansh Shedge. He highlighted the bowling depth within the Indian squad. Ravi Bishnoi's run-up adjustment has yielded positive results for the spinner.

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were the batters involved in the session, while Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Gurnoor Brar led the bowling group. India also used the services of local net bowlers, including two spinners and a fast bowler, to replicate different match scenarios.

Rohit Sharma put in an extensive match-simulation batting session during India's training at Edgbaston ahead of the first ODI against England, while Virat Kohli sharpened his game against both pace and spin before sharing valuable insights with young pacer Gurnoor Brar as preparations gathered momentum.

India's spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule addressed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's on-field altercation, stating the young batter should learn to avoid future incidents, though he believes Sooryavanshi was provoked. Bahutule also expressed confidence in Rohit Sharma's continued value to the team, highlighting his experience and leadership.

Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly sanctioned Sri Lanka A spinner Vishen Halambage following the heated post-match altercation with India A batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the Super Over thriller in Dambulla. Wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella was also fined for a separate offence. India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule backed the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster would learn from the incident.

Punjab Kings has appointed former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule as their new spin bowling coach for the upcoming IPL season, replacing Sunil Joshi. Bahutule, with extensive domestic and IPL coaching experience, expressed excitement to work with the team's talented players and enhance their skills. The franchise aims to build on their previous season's momentum with this experienced coaching addition.

Ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan, India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit Sharma, calling him a "champion cricketer" and highlighting his influence on ODI captain Shubman Gill and the team. Bahutule also praised KL Rahul's versatility and form, saying the batter can adapt to any situation and remains a key member across formats.

There's more to the recently-retired Mumbai leggie Sairaj Bahutule than his 630 wickets and 6176 runs in first-class cricket.

Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule has been roped in as the coach of the Gujarat team, an official said Monday.

They say, you can take a cricketer out of Mumbai, but it's virtually impossible to take Mumbai out of a throughbred Mumbai cricketer.

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary urged 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to channel his aggression positively after his altercation with Sri Lanka A players. Tiwary said rival teams would target the youngster because of his rapid rise and advised him to decide the image he wants in cricket. India coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Sooryavanshi, saying the teenager would learn from the episode.

A day after Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) put coach Sairaj Bahutule on notice, the former Mumbai spinner joined the team's practice session at Jadavpur University's Salt Lake campus ground on Wednesday.