Dhaka, June 30 -- India spinner Kuldeep Yadav is eyeing a return to the Test side for the second match against England at Edgbaston, equipped with advice from an unlikely ally - former England batter Kevin Pietersen.

Kuldeep hasn't played a red-ball match outside Asia in more than six years and last featured in Tests during India's home series against New Zealand in October 2024.

But a recurring back injury of Jasprit Bumrah may pave the way for Kuldeep.

Speaking to The Indian Express, Kuldeep said he had in-depth discussions with Pietersen during their time together at Delhi Capitals in the IPL.

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"He gave me a lot of inputs for the England tour - on field placements, pitches...