Overview

• The left-arm wrist spinner has seven wickets in two Asia Cup matches, returning 4/7 against the UAE and 3/18 versus Pakistan for consecutive Player of the Match awards.
• Yadav said he plays as a specialist bowler and stressed that taking wickets is his primary responsibility rather than adding batting depth.
• He explained that head coach Gautam Gambhir clearly communicated his England non-selection as a combination decision geared toward extra batting.
• During two months without international cricket, he focused on conditioning and higher bowling volume, then bowled 35 overs in the Duleep Trophy to regain rhythm.
• India are already through to the Super Four with the Oman fixture a dead rubber, and Yadav described Abu Dhabi conditions as well suited to spin.