Kuldeep Yadav to showcase fitness ahead of Champions Trophy in Uttar Pradesh's next Ranji Trophy match

By our Special Correspondent

Kuldeep Yadav is the latest India regular to play in the Ranji Trophy as he has been named in Uttar Pradesh's squad for their match against Madhya Pradesh in Indore, starting Thursday. It is a return to action for Kuldeep, having had a hernia surgery in October. The spinner's last competitive match was in the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. He has been named in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England and the subsequent 2025 Champions Trophy.