India's Squad For Champions Trophy: Big Boost For Team India, Injured Star 'Locked In' For Comeback

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav started to practice in nets as he prepares for a Team India comeback ahead of the white-ball series against England started from January 22 and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Taking to Instagram, Kuldeep shared a video of him bowling in the nets, looking fully "locked in" in his practice session. Kuldeep was unavailable for selection for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour of Australia held from November last year to January this year, since he was referred to the BCCI Centre of Excellence after the end of the Test series against New Zealand for long-term resolution of his chronic left groin issue.

His last appearance for India was the first Test of the New Zealand series, in which he took three wickets back in October last year.

When he comes back, Kuldeep has an important milestone to look ahead to, of 300 international wickets. In 159 international appearances, he has taken 297 wickets at an average of 22.50, with the best bowling figures of 6/25. He has taken eight five-wicket hauls in international cricket.

Kuldeep is not part of the squad for the five-match T20I series against England, kickstarting on January 22.

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