Kuldeep Yadav dropped from Indian Test squad? Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah makes a BIG statement

Kuldeep on Tuesday was released from the India squad for the second Test, scheduled to be played from March 12 in Bengaluru. 

Bengaluru: Indian vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said that leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav hasn`t been dropped from the Test squad and instead given a break from the bio-bubble to spend some quality time with his family before playing the two-month long IPL 2022.

Kuldeep on Tuesday was released from the India squad for the second Test, scheduled to be played from March 12 in Bengaluru. The All-India Senior Selection Committee had added Axar Patel to the squad after the all-rounder completed his rehabilitation and was declared fit by the BCCI Medical Team.

However, at that time, no specific reason was given by the BCCI regarding the chinaman bowler`s release from the team.

"See, Kuldeep hasn`t been dropped. He was in (the) bio-bubble for a very long time and didn`t get the opportunity to go home. Since, his possibility of playing the second Test was a little less, he has been given rest to have some time with the family before the IPL," said Bumrah in a virtual media conference ahead of the Bengaluru Test.

"Player`s well-being is also very important because staying in the bubble is not so easy.Obviously, every player wants to play every game but the mental aspect is also important and whenever Kuldeep will get an opportunity, he will try to do his best. But at this point of time, the decision to give him rest was taken keeping in mind the two-month long IPL, where he will be away from his family," he added.