IPL 2021: KKR believe Kuldeep is one of their important players, that's why he was retained - Pragyan Ojha

IPL 2021: Kuldeep Yadav was not picked for the second successive game in the new season by Kolkata Knight Riders but former India spinner Pragyan Ojha, speaking to Sports Today, believes that the 2-time champions still believe the wrist-spinner is a key member of their squad.

Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha rubbished talks of Kolkata Knight Riders not backing Kuldeep Yadav, saying the former champions believe that the India wrist-spinner is one of their most important players in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Pragyan Ojha, speaking to Sports Today, highlighted that Kuldeep Yadav was retained ahead of IPL 2021 auction and it shows that KKR trust their young spinner. Notably, Kuldeep Yadav was not picked for their 2nd game, against Mumbai Indians in Chennai on Tuesday. New-recruit and senior spinner Harbhajan Singh, who started in their opening match against Sunrises Hyderabad on Sunday, retained his place in the XI. KKR vs MI, IPL 2021: Live Updates