New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Kuldeep Yadav has requested the BCCI to grant him leave for his wedding, scheduled for later in November. The left-arm unorthodox spinner is presently waiting for approval, according to The Times of India.

Yadav is a part of India's playing XI against South Africa. At Tea on Day 1 of the 1st Test at the Eden Gardens, Yadav has taken 2 wickets in 14 overs, conceding 36 runs.

Kuldeep Yadav's wedding was scheduled earlier in the year. However, he had to cancel the function because the IPL ended late due to cross-border tension between India and Pakistan.

According to BCCI sources, Kuldeep wants off in the last week of November. The 2nd Test between India and South Africa will start on 22 November. It is scheduled to ...