Ahmed Shehzad claims a "personal grudge" and "politics" are ruining the Indian team's image after Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir benched Kuldeep Yadav in the Super 8s.
T20 World Cup 2026: Is All Not Well Between SKY And Kuldeep Yadav? Ahmed Shehzad Drops Bombshell On Indian Locker Room Cold War (Image Source: X)
The Indian cricket team is going through a storm of controversy as the focus on speculation about a Rift Between Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav has come after India's loss to South Africa.
On February 24, 2026, former Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad made a sensational statement on the show "Haarna Mana Hai" that the "personal grudge" of the Indian captain could be the reason for Kuldeep's dropping from the team.
Speaking of a viral video from the Ahmedabad/Colombo leg in which SKY seemed to push the spinner during celebrations, Shehzad hinted that disciplinary problems or internal disagreements are possibly existing behind the scenes of the defending world champions' camp.
Shehzad’s take on India’s Super 8 loss has really stirred things up. He called out the decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav, someone known for turning games around on the bench, especially on a pitch that clearly suited spinners. Shehzad didn’t stop there. He brought up a tense moment after India’s match against Pakistan on February 15, when TV cameras caught Suryakumar Yadav giving Kuldeep a shove.
Now, fans are buzzing. Some think Kuldeep was dropped because there’s trouble between him and the captain. Others say the push was just frustration after a tough game. Everyone’s debating whether this is just a minor incident or a sign of deeper problems within the team.
The Indian Cricket Team will look to salvage their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on Thursday, February 26, 2026, as they take on a spirited Zimbabwe side. After the 76-run thrashing in Ahmedabad, the action shifts to the spin-friendly MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai.
For India, the equation is simple: win big to repair a crippled Net Run Rate or face an embarrassing early exit from the tournament. According to Ahmed Shehzad, this match is the ultimate test of Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership and Gautam Gambhir’s tactical selection, as any further "politics" over player inclusion could lead to a historic disaster for the defending champions.
