India’s team management is facing scrutiny as opinions divide over player selections for the second Test against England. The focus has shifted to Kuldeep Yadav, a talented left-arm wrist spinner who has struggled to cement his place in India's Test squad despite his undeniable ability. Following Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement, the expectation was that Kuldeep would get more opportunities, but that hasn’t materialized yet, and some believe it’s time for a change.

India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has been vocal in his criticism of the decision to keep Kuldeep out of the playing XI, stating that it would be "unfair" to snub him once again. Kaif pointed out that Kuldeep has played only 13 Test matches in the last eight years, mostly due to Ashwin's presence, which had restricted his chances. With Ashwin's retirement opening up a spot for a second spinner, Kaif argues that now is the time for Kuldeep to prove himself.

The exclusion of Kuldeep has sparked frustration among cricket fans and experts alike, with Kaif urging Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill, the head coach and captain respectively, to trust the spinner’s potential and include him in the playing XI for the second Test.

The Indian team faces a tough challenge, trailing 0-1 in the series after a heartbreaking loss in the first Test at Leeds, where despite five centuries, they failed to defend 371 runs. With the bowling combination under scrutiny, the pressure is on Gambhir, Gill, and the team management to make the right decisions and provide Kuldeep with the opportunity he has long deserved.