Overview

• Morne Morkel praised Kuldeep Yadav as a highly professional preparer who has kept bowling extensive overs despite no game time in the England series.
• Kuldeep’s last T20I came in India’s 2024 World Cup final win, and his record stands at 69 wickets in 40 matches.
• Varun Chakravarthy presents direct competition for the wrist-spinner slot after his contributions in India’s 2025 Champions Trophy triumph in the UAE.
• The coaching staff are monitoring heat and surface conditions, including reported grass cover, before settling on combinations for the tournament.
• India open against the UAE on September 10 and face Pakistan on September 14 in their Asia Cup campaign.