Ravichandran Ashwin has publicly questioned the management of Kuldeep Yadav under Gautam Gambhir, labeling the situation as 'bizarre'. He contrasted this with the support Kuldeep received during the tenure of Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma, when he enjoyed a consistent run and delivered match-winning performances. Since Gambhir's appointment, Kuldeep's appearances have been limited, notably playing just one match during India's victorious 2026 T20 World Cup campaign. Ashwin acknowledged Kuldeep's poor performance in IPL 2026, where he took only 10 wickets with a career-high economy rate of 10.30. Despite this, Kuldeep remains part of India's Test setup. Ashwin emphasized the importance of Test cricket for Kuldeep's career revival. Additionally, Ashwin commented on Ravi Bishnoi's return to the T20I squad, noting that his own IPL performance was underwhelming. He highlighted the cyclical nature of selection in international cricket, urging Bishnoi to rediscover his form as he re-enters the T20 setup.