Varun Aaron backs Kuldeep Yadav for fifth T20I at Bengaluru against West Indies

Former India pacer suggests including left-arm wrist-spinner for series finale at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

By Vishal Jagtap · Cric Tracker

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:17 AM

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Varun Aaron urged India to select wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the series-deciding fifth T20I in Bengaluru.
The five-match series between India and West Indies is tied at 2-2 ahead of the October 17 finale.
West Indies scored 247/3 to win the fourth match by 24 runs despite India chasing 223.

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Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron has called for wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav to be selected for the fifth and deciding T20I against the West Indies at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With the five-match series tied at 2-2, Aaron argued on Star Sports that an attacking, wicket-taking approach is essential at a venue known for high scores.

India lost the fourth T20I by 24 runs after conceding 247/3 against Shai Hope's unbeaten century. Aaron recommended deploying a five-bowler attack and batting down to number seven, noting that defensive bowling strategies at Bengaluru often backfire. Kuldeep previously claimed three wickets across the opening two games of the series.

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