The on-field equation between former India captain Rohit Sharma and left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has long been a source of amusement for Indian cricket fans. Over the years, Kuldeep has frequently urged Rohit to take the Decision Review System (DRS) after LBW appeals, only for the skipper to wave them off, often with a smile.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, Rohit revisited the familiar dynamic and offered Kuldeep some tongue-in-cheek advice when asked about DRS calls during the tournament.

“Koi advice nahi bhai sahab ko. Ball daal apna chup chap. Aur peeche ja, har ball pe you can't appeal,” Rohit said with a grin during an interview with Star Sports, effectively telling Kuldeep to focus on bowling and resist appealing on every delivery.

Kuldeep is among the eight players from India’s T20 World Cup 2024-winning squad who are set to feature again, as the team eyes a second successive title. The wrist-spinner enjoyed an impressive campaign in 2024, claiming 10 wickets in just five matches.

However, his place in the starting XI is not guaranteed, with team management weighing the option of playing three seamers. Rohit acknowledged that selecting the ideal bowling combination could pose a major challenge.

“The biggest challenge will be how they play Kuldeep and Varun together. You can only do that if you go in with just two seamers,” Rohit explained.

Varun Chakravarthy, meanwhile, has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence since India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2024. The mystery spinner currently sits atop the ICC men’s T20I bowling rankings, further complicating India’s selection dilemma.

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