‘He can get you wickets’ -Sunil Gavaskar picks India’s key player ahead of their clash against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2023 Final

Team India is all set to lock horns against Sri Lanka for the last and final match of the Asia Cup 2023 on September 17 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Notably, Rohit Sharma and Co. emerged victorious when both sides faced off during the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2023 due to magnificent bowling spells by Kuldeep Yadav. Following his four-wicket haul, a plethora of experts and former cricketers started praising him.

Speaking on the same subject, former India cricketer turned analyst Sunil Gavaskar is one of them, who praises the great bowler ahead of the final showdown. The legendary cricketer feels star spinner Kuldeep Yadav can make the difference in the game. In addition, the former top-order batter feels the wickets will be the key in the white-ball format. Moreover, the former India skipper also spoke about the tactics used by Kuldeep Yadav, which make it difficult for batsmen to play against him.

Kuldeep has shown that he can make a difference: Sunil Gavaskar

“Kuldeep has shown that he can make a difference. Wrist spin, whether it is right-arm of left-arm, can get you wickets. And wickets are the best dot balls in limited-overs cricket. Also, the fact that he is bowling a little flatter, not giving that much air, getting the ball to spin, makes him difficult to play,” Sunil Gavaskar said on India Today.

The 74-year-old cricketer also shared valuable advice on how to tackle and play against Dunith Wellalage, who registered a 5-wicket haul after decimating India’s top order in the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2023. “I think they would try and get to the pitch of the ball as quickly as possible. It’s not an easy wicket to always toss the ball up. But every time he gives the ball a little bit of air, drive him with quick footwork. Unless the pitch is flat and there is not much turn, don’t look to loft him. Make him think,” he added further.