Surprising Yuvi isn’t in: Kapil

Surprised by the think-tank’s decision to leave Yuvraj Singh out of the team for the first Test against Pakistan, former India captain Kapil Dev today said it was unfair to omit the “world’s best” left-hander from the side.

“It is surprising to see Yuvraj not there for the first Test. The way he is playing his cricket presently makes one thing clear in everyone’s mind that he is the best left-handed batsman in the world now,” Kapil said.

“In his absence, others who have been given a chance will have to play with extra responsibility as his absence means all who are present in the squad are better than him,” he added.