The Indian cricket team began its training session at the SSC in Colombo ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, but the absence of KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav raised concerns among the fans. Both players were missing from the session, leading to speculation about possible injury issues ahead of the crucial Test.
However, India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has allayed those concerns, confirming that neither KL Rahul nor Kuldeep Yadav is dealing with an injury. The duo was rested from the training session as the Indian team prepares for the second Test of the series.
KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav were not part of India's training session at the SSC in Colombo on Thursday, which immediately raised questions over their availability for the second Test against Sri Lanka.
However, there are no injury concerns surrounding either player. India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule confirmed that KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav were simply given a rest during the training session.
"Kuldeep & KL Rahul are resting today, no injury concerns," Bahutule said, as quoted by Ankan Kar.
The update will come as a relief for the Indian team, particularly with KL Rahul having played an important role in the opening Test in Galle. India won the match by 165 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Sairaj Bahutule provides update on Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav had a quiet outing in the first Test against Sri Lanka. The wrist-spinner picked up only one wicket in the 25 overs he bowled and was quite expensive.
Sairaj Bahutule revealed that Kuldeep Yadav has been bowling well and was working on adapting his approach during the opening Test. The coach also highlighted the changes Kuldeep was trying to make to his bowling based on the requirements of different sessions.
"Kuldeep Yadav has been bowling well, played a different role in Galle and was trying to adapt. He was making an effort to change trajectory as per session requirements," Sairaj Bahutule said, as quoted by TOI journalist Sahil Malhotra.
With the second Test approaching, Kuldeep's availability gives India another option in the spin department as the team looks to complete a series victory in Colombo.
Saransh Jain to make India debut in 2nd Test? India coach reveals
There could also be a change to India's playing XI for the second Test, with Saransh Jain potentially in line to make his Test debut if India decide to move on from Kuldeep Yadav.
However, Bahutule made it clear that India will wait to assess the conditions before finalising the playing XI. The pitch at the SSC will have a major role in determining India's combination.
"We will decide playing XI and discuss Saransh Jain moment we see the pitch which looks ready. All depends on conditions," Sairaj Bahutule said on the possibility of Saransh Jain making his debut.
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