{"id":195202,"date":"2026-07-21T08:54:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=195202"},"modified":"2026-07-21T08:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:24:35","slug":"kuldeep-not-shaken-by-lack-of-chances-says-childhood-coach-kapil-pandey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=195202","title":{"rendered":"Kuldeep not shaken by lack of chances, says childhood coach Kapil Pandey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-body-71249754\">India\u2019s decision to go with four specialist fast bowlers in the third ODI against England at the Lord\u2019s without fielding Kuldeep Yadav has not shaken the left-arm wrist spinner\u2019s confidence, and his childhood coach Kapil Pandey insisted that the 31-year-old\u2019s fighting spirit will help him regain his place in the side.<\/p>\n<p>Kuldeep\u2019s absence from the entire series has once again put the spotlight on his role under head coach Gautam Gambhir.<\/p>\n<p>Since Gambhir took charge in July 2024, Kuldeep has featured in only 38 internationals across formats despite India playing 104 matches during the period.<\/p>\n<p>Pandey said Kuldeep is not frustrated as team selection remains the prerogative of captain and coach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no question of disappointment for Kuldeep. He has prepared well and performed whenever he has got opportunities,\u201d Pandey told PTI during an interaction.<\/p>\n<p>For Pandey, Kuldeep being a part of the squad is a matter of pride.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is always painful when the team loses, but the biggest thing is to remain part of the Indian team. Playing for the country is a matter of pride. Whether he is picked in the playing XI depends on the captain and the coach.<\/p>\n<p>We cannot do anything about that. There is no problem in being benched.\u201d The veteran coach maintained that Kuldeep remains India\u2019s premier spinner and would make an immediate impact whenever his chance arrives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKuldeep is India\u2019s top spinner and one of the country\u2019s best bowlers. Whenever he gets a chance, he will perform.\u201d Pandey also dismissed suggestions that Kuldeep\u2019s modest tally of Test appearances reflected his worth, saying it was the impact that mattered.<\/p>\n<p><b>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/domestic\/indian-domestic-cricket-rule-changes-no-balls-last-over-wicket-bcci-circulars-latest-news\/article71249569.ece\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Bowlers face entire match suspensions for deliberate front-foot no-balls, non-landing balls: BCCI<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Kuldeep has only played 18 Tests in nine and half years since his debut.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is not about how many Tests he has played but the kind of impact he has made in those games. Whenever Kuldeep has played, he has helped India win.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAgainst England at home in 2024, he played a major role in India\u2019s victories. He is a fierce competitor,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He said Kuldeep\u2019s ODI record has consistently shown that he delivers when entrusted with responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhenever he gets an opportunity, Kuldeep delivers. It doesn\u2019t matter how many matches he has played. The more opportunities he gets, the more matches he helps India win.\u201d Pandey pointed out that the spinner\u2019s improvements with the bat are often overlooked.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you look at Kuldeep\u2019s batting, he has scored a 100 for Uttar Pradesh and has made several half-centuries. He has worked hard on that aspect of his game as well.\u201d The Kanpur-based coach said he has always reminded Kuldeep that opportunities in international cricket are precious and must be grabbed with both hands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have always told him that whenever he gets a chance, he has to fight for it. All his coaches believe Kuldeep is a very good bowler. Even the assistant coach says he is a quality bowler.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKuldeep knows that whenever an opportunity comes, he has to make it count because chances can come from anywhere,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Pandey also revealed that Kuldeep\u2019s work ethic has remained unchanged despite becoming an established international cricketer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether it is after the IPL or any international series, he comes straight back to our academy in Kanpur.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven before overseas tours, he trains here and plays practice matches. Cricket is not about one day or one series. You have to keep working continuously.\u201d Pandey said the spinner\u2019s biggest strength has been his resilience.<\/p>\n<p>With 194 ODI wickets already to his name and an enviable record whenever he has been picked across formats, Pandey is convinced that Kuldeep\u2019s perseverance will eventually be rewarded with an extended run in India\u2019s playing XI.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKuldeep has to keep developing his fighting spirit. If you want to play for India for a long time, you have to be mentally strong,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"publish-time\" id=\"end-of-article\">Published on Jul 21, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/kuldeep-yadav-england-vs-india-odi-series-lack-of-opportunities-childhood-coach-quotes-latest-news\/article71249754.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s decision to go with four specialist fast bowlers in the third ODI against England at the Lord\u2019s without fielding Kuldeep Yadav has not shaken the left-arm wrist spinner\u2019s confidence, and his childhood coach Kapil Pandey insisted that the 31-year-old\u2019s fighting spirit will help him regain his place in the side. 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