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India vs England Test Series: Former Australian captain Michael Clarke emphasised that India overlooked a crucial asset by omitting Kuldeep Yadav from their lineup in the recently concluded five-match Test series against England, while also praising the impactful performances of spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar.

Kuldeep's Test career, which began in 2017, has been marked by sporadic appearances, with just 13 Tests played. He bagged 56 wickets at 22.16, including four five-wicket hauls.

“The talk around Kuldeep Yadav, I don’t think, changes. He didn’t play a part in the series. I think he could have helped India take 20 wickets in this series. But you can’t take anything from these two (Sundar and Jadeja)," Clarke said on his YouTube channel Beyond23 Cricket Podcast.

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"With the bat, they’ve been exceptional, with the ball, they’ve been exceptional. So, I don’t think anybody can criticise those two players, these two spinners. The part of the impact they had in this series deserved their spot, grabbed it with both hands," he added. 

Jadeja's bat shone brightly in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, as he racked up 516 runs in just five matches. Meanwhile, Sundar also chipped in with crucial runs, scoring 284 at an average of 47.33.

After an absence from the England Test series, Kuldeep is set to lead the Central Zone's spin attack in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Clarke asserted that Kuldeep could be the X-factor for India, potentially helping them bag 20 wickets in a match.

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"But I do think Kuldeep will continue to be a talking point because I think he's that X-factor for all of India. He could've helped them throughout this series to take 20 wickets. And then the two spinners, their batting is underrated. Has always been underrated for someone like Jadeja. He scores so many important runs for India. And, Washington Sundar another fifty as well," Clarke added.