Former Indian cricketer turned commentator cum analyst Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Kuldeep Yadav must work on his bowling drill and take inspiration from England's senior spinner Adil Rashid. In a recent interaction with ESPNCricinfo, Manjrekar mentioned his observation on how Kuldeep has started delivering flatter deliveries, compromising his strengths, to go with the desired speed. In the interview, Manjrekar said, "Kuldeep Yadav worries me a little with the speed at which he bowls. There was a lot of criticism about how slow he was, but the concern was about the ball coming slow off the pitch, not through the air. To counter that, he has compromised, and understandably so, to fit into the team’s demands. It’s almost like he had to bowl quicker to stay in the team. But now, he is only bowling quick and flat. His real strength lies in deception and turn. The faster you bowl, the less you achieve that, making you more dependent on the pitch." Read also: Complete List of RCB Captains (2008-2025) Kuldeep's Return and Manjrekar's Advice Kuldeep Yadav played in the first ODI of the three-match series at Nagpur but got dropped at Cuttack to make space for debutant Varun Chakravarthy. But he made a return to India’s playing XI for the third ODI against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, stepping in for the injured Varun Chakravarthy. The left-arm wrist spinner showcased a much-improved performance, claiming 1-38 in his eight-over spell. His highlight of the match was the dismissal of Tom Banton with a well-executed googly. Partnering with Axar Patel, Kuldeep played a crucial role in dismantling England’s chase of 357, ultimately contributing to India’s commanding 142-run victory. Earlier in the series opener in Nagpur, he had recorded figures of 1-53 in 9.4 overs. Manjrekar recommended that Kuldeep Yadav draw inspiration from Adil Rashid, who emerged as England’s most effective spinner in the series. Rashid ended the series as the leading wicket-taker, securing a four-wicket haul in the final ODI. His success was largely attributed to his exceptional ability to vary his pace, ranging from the mid-70s to the late 80s and occasionally reaching 90 kmph. Manjrekar concluded, "In comparison, Adil Rashid had a great series against a quality Indian batting line-up. His wickets came by going through the defence of top players. If you look at his speeds, they range widely, unlike Kuldeep, who mostly stays in the high 80s. Maybe he could take a leaf out of Rashid’s book."