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Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has offered a piece of critical advice to spinner Kuldeep Yadav, emphasizing the need for him to improve his batting if he wants to become a regular in India's Test squad. Despite travelling with the team to England for a five-match Test series, Kuldeep did not play a single game - a decision that drew criticism from fans and pundits alike.

Kuldeep, who made his Test debut in 2017, has only played 13 red-ball matches for India, with his last appearance coming against New Zealand in 2024. The team management, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill, chose to go with Washington...