New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Ahead of the second ODI between Australia and India, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has suggested multiple options for team management to accommodate the left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI.

Kuldeep Yadav was left out of the series opener of the ODI series against Australia, which was played at Perth. The bowler, who has played 113 ODIs so far, has managed to claim 181 wickets at an average of 26.7. Against Australia, he has an impressive record, having taken 31 wickets in 23 ODIs.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan said India could either bring Kuldeep in place of Washington Sundar or rest one of the three pacers--Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, or Harshit Rana--to ensure better balance an...