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'I love that': Pieterson welcomes Kuldeep's inclusion in India’s XI for Kolkata Test

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'I Love That': Pieterson Welcomes Kuldeep's Inclusion In India’s XI For Kolkata Test

By IANS News November 14, 2025 • 13:42 PM View: 198

South Africa Tests: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen backed spinner Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in India's playing 11 for the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens on Friday.

Kuldeep, who is playing his fourth Test of the year, kept his place in the team for the series opener in Kolkata. He was among veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel to bolster the spin attack.

"I love that Kuldeep is playing Tests," Pietersen wrote on X.

TAGS Kolkata Test Former England Kevin Pietersen Kuldeep Yadav South Africa Eden Gardens Ravindra Jadeja Washington Sundar Axar Patel West Indies South Africa Tests Shubman Gill Gautam Gambhir Rishabh Pant

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