India, July 2 -- Kuldeep Yadav has made a strong case for selection in India's playing XI for the second Test against England at Edgbaston, with former cricketer Mohammad Kaif voicing firm support for the spinner. Kaif stated that it would be unfair to overlook Kuldeep, given his recent performances and the impact he can have in the middle overs. The left-arm spinner brings a unique variety to the Indian bowling attack, but despite that, he has not been able to cement his place as the first-choice spinner in the side. In their bid to bolster the batting depth, India have frequently opted for a batting all-rounder, which has often worked against Kuldeep's inclusion in the XI despite his proven bowling credentials.

Kuldeep made his Test de...