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Kuldeep Yadav Dropped, Yash Thakur To Debut; List Of Changes In 5th ODI Vs New Zealand

Anurag Dasgupta

Kuldeep dropped for the 5th ODI [Source: AFP] Kuldeep dropped for the 5th ODI [Source: AFP]

In a not-so-surprising turn of events, Kuldeep Yadav, who failed to deliver in the 4th ODI against New Zealand, has been dropped by the management for Sunday's series finale. He got a chance in the previous game, but the spinner failed to take a wicket.

After the game, even head coach Gautam Gambhir criticised the spinner as he wanted Kuldeep to grab the opportunity whenever presented to him. Moreover, Yash Thakur, who has done well in List-A cricket makes his ODI debut.

Changes India have made in 5th ODI vs New Zealand

With Gurnoor Brar released from the ODI squad, India have given a debut cap to pacer Yash Thakur. He has already played four T20I matches for India and now gets an opportunity to impress in 50-over cricket.

Moreover, Mohammed Siraj, who has warmed the bench in the entire ODI series, also gets a chance in place of Kuldeep Yadav, as India have gone in with an extra pacer.

Siraj, who is a part of the Indian Test squad for the New Zealand matches, will be the key for his team with the new ball. 

Thakur, on the other hand, can chip in with the new ball and will also be vital towards the slog overs.

Changes in Indian team: Mohammed Siraj and Yash Thakur replace Kuldeep Yadav and Gurnoor Brar.

India playing XI vs New Zealand for 5th ODI

Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Ravisingh Thakur

Why Kuldeep Yadav was dropped for 5th ODI?

The Indian spinner was given a chance in the 4th ODI, but the Kiwi batters took him down easily. He conceded 73 runs in eight overs, without taking a single wicket.

Moreover, the pitch at Mount Maunganui supports the pacers, and it was evident in the last match when Matt Henry ran riot. Hence, India have picked an extra pacer over him in the playing XI.