Ex-India spinner Venkatapathy Raju predicts Kuldeep Yadav could be India's surprise weapon in England Tests: "Very difficult for new batters to read him."
Backing
As England's summer progresses, drier pitches and footmarks from Days 3-4 will favor Kuldeep's wrist spin and Jadeja's accuracy, says Raju.
Conditions
Kuldeep seeks turnaround after poor 2018 England Test (0 wickets, pair at Lord's). Now more experienced with 11 Tests and white-ball success.
Redemption
With Ashwin retired, Jadeja becomes lead spinner. Raju notes: "His control and batting vital, but needs to be wicket-taker in first innings too."
Jadeja's Role
Raju advises Indian spinners: "Must bowl fuller in England. Dukes ball demands patience - line/length and creating pressure more crucial than in India."
Dukes Ball
This series marks new era - no Kohli/Rohit/Ashwin. Kuldeep-Jadeja partnership could decide if India's young team competes in swinging conditions.
Transition
Can Kuldeep overcome past struggles? With temperatures rising from 2nd Test, his wrist spin might prove the X-factor India needs at Headingley.