(Cricket News) Kuldeep Yadav, India’s ace spinner, who is currently playing for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, suffered a groin niggle which has made him sit out of Delhi’s previous 2 games. According to reports Kuldeep has been advised to rest and there is no confirmation about him returning for Delhi’s next game against Mumbai Indians.

The injury to the spinner does not seem to be serious, as Kuldeep has been travelling with the side and currently is in Mumbai for their next fixture on the 7th of April. The call to keep him out is probably a precautionary move in order to avoid any kind of risks and keep him fit for the long season ahead.

Kuldeep has been the pick of the bowlers for the Indian side in the past few months. He featured for the Capitals in their first two games and was decent their as well, picking up three wickets. He missed their next games in Visakhapatnam, their second home venue: against Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. While Delhi managed to beat the Super Kings, they missed their primary spinner Kuldeep against the Knight Riders, where there bowlers put up an embarrassing show conceding 272 runs.

Managing Kuldeep’s injury will be very crucial for the Delhi Capitals as well as the Indian side. The Indian selectors and management will also have a close look into the issue, given that the T20 World Cup is just around the corner and the spinner is one of the frontrunners for a place in the squad.

The Chinaman bowler has been in the form of his life. He came into the IPL post a terrific test series against England, picking up 19 wickets in 4 games. He also bowled some match-turning spells during the course of the long series.

Delhi Capitals will play the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, post which their is a 4-day break before their next game that is on the 12th April against the Lucknow Super Giants.

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