India, Feb. 24 -- In the wake of India's 76-run loss to South Africa in the Super 8 clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday, questions have been raised about Kuldeep Yadav's absence from the playing XI. India's lack of a Plan B was evident as Varun Chakravarthy endured a rare off day, which South Africa's batters capitalised on to set up an emphatic win.

Former Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad made a startling claim, speculating that Kuldeep was left out due to an alleged rift with captain Suryakumar Yadav.

Shehzad referred to a viral post-match on-field clip from the Pakistan game in which Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar appeared visibly frustrated with Kuldeep following a fielding error. Their gestures suggested displeasure at the lapse.

That rema...