In the crucial second Test unfolding in Guwahati, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate offered insights into spinner Kuldeep Yadav’s effectiveness against South Africa. With the series on the line, India is determined to level the score against the reigning World Test Champions. Ten Doeschate highlighted Yadav’s unique ability to deceive batsmen, particularly noting his overspin on the red soil pitch. “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,” Ten Doeschate explained during a press conference. Yadav was instrumental on day one, claiming three vital wickets and providing India with a much-needed foothold in the match. The coach emphasized Yadav’s proven track record as a wicket-taker, which makes him a consistent selection for the team. While acknowledging the contributions of other bowlers, Ten Doeschate believes Yadav’s specific skillset proved particularly potent on the opening day, disrupting the Proteas’ batting lineup. India aims to capitalize on this momentum, focusing on restricting South Africa’s total and maximizing their own scoring opportunities to secure crucial World Test Championship points.
