3-pacer policy, no Kuldeep Yadav: Morne Morkel explains India's Oval call

 India's decision to persist with a three-pacer strategy and overlook Kuldeep Yadav throughout the England Test series has sparked conversations—both inside the dressing room and amongst fans. The tactical call, repeated over five matches, was a defining feature of India's approach in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.Throughout the series, India opted for a combination centred around three frontline pacers, with spin handled by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, both all-rounders. The aim was to lengthen the batting lineup, offering more depth at the cost of a specialist spinner. But as the Tests wore on and pitches began to break up, the absence of Kuldeep Yadav, India's premier wrist-spinner, became increasingly conspicuous.