But after failing to make it into the playing XI in the Test series against Australia, and then not being able to impress in the home Test series against England, questions were raised on his recent form. Now, as India prepare to travel to England for the upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand and the following five-match Test series against England, Kuldeep has found himself out of the traveling squad. Also read: Smriti Mandhana, Dinesh Karthik receive first dose of Covid-19 vaccineSpeaking in a recent interaction with Sports Today, former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta explained why he was surprised to see Kuldeep not being included in the squad. "With Kuldeep, I am a little surprised (not picked for England tour). On the white-ball side, obviously someone like Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar and Kuldeep... they should all be there," Dasgupta signed off.

Source: Hindustan Times May 11, 2021 15:11 UTC