Kuldeep Yadav does not bowl in the second innings of India’s match against Sri Lanka XI, with the India coaching staff explaining that it is due to his workload earlier in the game. Reports say he already bowls 18 overs during a three-day practice match.
The explanations across outlets are consistent that he also bowls additional overs before the match starts, taking his total to close to 20 overs. With the left-arm wrist-spinner already having done substantial bowling, the team decides not to increase his workload further. Instead, management allows him to assess how his body is responding, implying a decision focused on monitoring fitness rather than a tactical change.
Both sources attribute the choice to the same reasoning: he has already bowled enough overs from earlier sessions, so he is rested for the second innings to avoid overexertion and to gauge recovery and physical readiness.
