Why Kuldeep Yadav is Not Playing Today IND vs SA 5th T20I?

The Indian team is all set to take on South Africa in the final T20I match, scheduled on December 19, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The Men in Blue are leading the series, 2-1, and today, the Proteas have a chance to level it. Their performance has been brilliant in some of the games, but the results haven't been in their favour. Meanwhile, Indian players are having a great time on the field, smashing boundaries and taking wickets. But, skipper Suryakumar Yadav informed that India's star spinner Kuldeep Yadav is not playing in the 5th game against South Africa.

Why Kuldeep Yadav is Not Playing Today?

Kuldeep Yadav, who missed the first two games, was brought into the playing XI in the third game, where he bowled brilliantly. He claimed two wickets in two overs and conceded 12 runs. But, he is missing the final game as the captain mentioned that Washington Sundar is making his way into the team. Suryakumar Yadav didn't reveal the reason why Kuldeep Yadav is not playing today in this match.