India’s WTC Ambitions: Ten Doeschate on Yadav’s Skill

In the ongoing Test series against South Africa in Guwahati, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has provided a detailed breakdown of spinner Kuldeep Yadav’s impactful bowling. With India aiming to secure vital World Test Championship points and avoid a series loss, Yadav’s performance on day one was a significant highlight, taking three wickets. Ten Doeschate described Yadav’s effectiveness, noting, “He sort of gets overspin and with the red soil and a little bit more pace in the wicket, maybe he was slightly more effective in the conditions today.” This observation underscores how Yadav’s specific bowling technique complements the pitch conditions, enabling him to extract extra turn and deceive batsmen. The coach reaffirmed Yadav’s status as a premier wicket-taker, essential for India’s strategic approach in this critical match. He also emphasized the team’s discipline in restricting South African batsmen from reaching substantial scores, a key factor in controlling the game. As India navigates the World Test Championship cycle, maximizing home series wins is paramount, and ten Doeschate believes performances like Yadav’s are instrumental in achieving that goal.