Test legend Cheteshwar Pujara said that he would be disappointed if India decided to leave out Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against Sri Lanka. The Daily Jagran earlier reported that Saransh Jain will replace Kuldeep Yadav in the second Test match against Sri Lanka which will take place at the SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo.

Pujara has heard that India could bring in debutant Saransh Jain in place of Kuldeep because Sri Lanka have several left-handed batters. However, he believes India should stick with the same playing XI from the first Test and give Kuldeep another chance.

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Kuldeep bowled only 24 overs in the first Test and picked up one wicket. He also bowled far fewer overs than Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar, which raised questions about how much confidence the team management has in him.

However, spin coach Sairaj Bahutule explained that Kuldeep's limited workload was a tactical decision, as the Galle pitch was more helpful to finger spinners.

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Saransh Jain, 33, is yet to play an international match and is an off-spinner. With Sri Lanka having several left-handed batters, his inclusion could give India a different option on a similar pitch.

Pujara also believes India should not worry too much about future series when deciding Kuldeep's place in the team. According to him, the spinner should be backed even if he does not perform in the second Test.