Morne Morkel, India’s batting coach, said that Kuldeep Yadav could really win games in the T20I series against West Indies, which starts on October 6 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. As of June 2026, Kuldeep had taken 95 wickets in T20Is. He needs five more to reach 100 wickets in the format.
The T20I series comes after India beat West Indies 2-1 in the ODI series that came before it. The third ODI was played on October 3 in New Chandigarh. It was won by West Indies, who completed what was called the most successful ODI run chase. India’s captain for the T20I leg isShreyas Iyer, and Tilak Varma is their vice-captain.
When was the last time Kuldeep Yadav played a T20I, and how does he stand right now?
Kuldeep Yadav most recent T20I game was against Pakistan on February 15, 2026. His return to the format for this series is a big deal, and the fact that the coaching staff is behind him shows that India is still planning to use him at this point in the bilateral schedule.
As of June 2026, Kuldeep had taken 95 wickets in T20Is, leaving him five wickets short of becoming the 100th best bowler in the format. The achievement gives his efforts in Lucknow and the rest of the series more personal meaning, though the team’s needs will naturally come first.
How are India’s bowlers set up for the T20I series?
Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, and Mayank Yadav are the bowlers for India in the T20I series. The mix has different amounts of speed and spin, so the captain has a lot of choices for different conditions and match situations.
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People in this group think that Kuldeep Yadav role is open to change. Based on what Morkel said, the spinner can be used at different points in an innings, and his experience at this level makes him a safe choice when wickets need to be taken. The first T20I, which will be held in Lucknow on October 6, will be Kuldeep’s first chance to make an effect and get closer to the 100-wicket mark.
