The Indian team dominated on the first day of the fifth Test match being played in Dharamshala. After the brilliant performance of the bowlers, the batsmen played well. By the end of the day’s play, the host team has scored 135 runs losing 1 wicket and is behind by 83 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the only batsman who was out. He played an inning of 57 runs. During this period, Jaiswal completed 1000 test runs.

Earlier, England’s first innings was reduced to just 218 runs. Kuldeep Yadav took 5 wickets, while R Ashwin, playing his 100th Test match, took 4 wickets. Meanwhile, after the day’s play, Kuldeep Yadav did a special conversation on Jio Cinema’s Match Center Live.

Watch the excerpts from the conversation here:

On playing in Dharamshala, he said that it is great to be back here after his debut. I know the condition very well. I have played domestic cricket here, so it helps. The wicket is good for batting.

On the changes made in his game, Kuldeep said, I am enjoying my game. Worked very hard after the injury in 2021 and this is his reward. When you are bowling in India you need consistency in length and variation in pace. That’s what I’m doing and enjoying it.

Kuldeep Yadav on taking a wicket in the match said that I really enjoyed the wicket of Jack Crawley. He has batted well throughout the series and is a good player of spin. Some magic would be needed to get him out and that was the magical ball.

On the role of spinners in the initial days of the Test match, Kuldeep says, for me, it is not about the conditions. I am someone who believes in my skill and length. I have played a lot of white ball cricket on flat pitches. So, for me it is more about my skill and variations and not about the conditions.

While discussing with Ashwin and Jadeja, Kuldeep said that we never discuss about our roles. They’re always suggesting things for me to try, but there’s no obligation to implement them.