India vs Sri Lanka: Kuldeep Yadav released from Test squad, fit-again Axar Patel to be added for 2nd Test3Photo© india.com

India vs Sri Lanka: Kuldeep Yadav released from Test squad, fit-again Axar Patel to be added for 2nd Test

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New Delhi: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel is all set to feature in the second Test against Sri Lanka, which is set to begin on March 12 in Bengaluru. As per espncricinfo report, the left-arm orthodox spinner, who was recovering from an injury as well Covid-19, has replaced the left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has been released from the squad.Also Read - India vs SL: I Would Give Rohit Sharma 9.5 Out of 10, Sunil Gavaskar Praises India Captain

“Axar is likely to slot straight into the XI in Jayant’s place if India persist with a three-spinner attack, given his outstanding record over his first five Tests, in which he has picked up 36 wickets at an average of 11.86. Also Read - 'Been a Long Journey', Virat Kohli Says In a Message To Fans After 100th Test

“The fact that the Bengaluru match is a day-night Test involving the pink SG ball will strengthen Axar’s case for selection; in India’s last day-night Test in Ahmedabad last year, he picked up match figures of 11 for 70 to help blow England away in just two days and pick up the Player-of-the-Match award,” the report said.