Team India pacer Arshdeep Singh shared a funny moment with Kuldeep Yadav during their recent Test series against England. The five-match series ended in a 2-2 draw.

Before the fourth Test in Manchester, the Indian team met Manchester United players at their training ground in Old Trafford. Both teams had fun together, playing a little cricket and football.

Arshdeep Singh recalled how Kuldeep Yadav went to the Manchester United players and talked about their formations and playing style. Arshdeep jokingly told Kuldeep not to do that because he would not be able to run away from the football players if something went wrong.

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Arshdeep Singh Recalls Funny Moment with Kuldeep Yadav

“Even if you tell him about football, he will start talking for an hour and a half. I do not know much about football, but Kuldeep started telling the players about their formations, who should play left wing, right wing, and that they should play attacking. I was like, what is he doing? I told Kuldeep, you cannot run faster than them, and you do not have the strength to escape. I said, I am leaving,” Arshdeep said on Breakfast with Champions.

Notably, both Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav did not play a single game in the series. Kuldeep has played 14 Tests so far, while Arshdeep is yet to make his debut in this format.

Arshdeep Singh said that playing Test cricket earns you a different level of respect something that T20s and ODIs can’t match!

Waiting for Shubman Gill to feature on Breakfast with Champions ft. Gaurav Kapur, that would be pure entertainment!pic.twitter.com/HN3mzc9YMr

— GillTheWill (@GillTheWill77) October 9, 2025

India’s Victory at The Oval

During the final Test, India were in a do-or-die situation to save the series, with England ahead 2-1. On the last day, England needed 35 runs to win with four wickets in hand. But India defended successfully and won by six runs, bowling England out for 367 chasing 374.

Arshdeep said the team had self-belief. “The team environment was calm. We knew that if we bowled with discipline, they would take chances. Getting an early wicket gave us more confidence. Emotions are always there, but bringing that energy on the fifth day is commendable, especially the way Siraj bowled,” he said.

Mohammed Siraj was the Player of the Match, taking four wickets in the first innings and five in the second. In Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, Siraj led India’s bowling attack.

India's young captain, Shubman Gill, has been lauded for his captaincy skills, and this is from none other than teammate R Sai Kishore. After leading Gujarat maturely in the IPL, Gill now had the responsibility of leading India in the challenging England tour of 2025. A lot of cricket fans and pundits were harboring doubts about India's performance under a young captain in a country with challenging conditions for batting when Gill captained India impressively. 

Sai Kishore was particularly impressed with the way in which Gill managed both pressure and expectations. "The way he led IPL was very nice, & to see him lead in England was another different level," he said. According to Kishore, captaincy of an IPL team is easy compared to a whole new world when you have to manage the Indian cricket team on a tour in a foreign country! Gill's ability to lead the team through tough periods demonstrates his emerging maturity & credibility as a leader.

The series in England was anticipated to be difficult because Indian teams have often had trouble with swing and bounce there. But with Gill's captaincy, the entire way the team played, they not only fought hard, but they also played with a positive and confident approach. This added to the best comeback's potential and ultimately reduced the initial doubts leading into the tour. Kishore states he believes the manner in which India pulled through this series has carried positive confidence into their future.

Sai Kishore on Captain Shubman Gill:

“The way he led IPL was very nice & to see him lead in England was another different level because there were a lot of doubts on how India is going to play in England. The way they came out of that series actually gives a lot of confidence.” pic.twitter.com/bf3CLQUWXe

— Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) September 20, 2025

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A new era of leadership for India

Gill's captaincy appears to be the dawn of a new era in Indian cricket. At just 26 years of age, Gill has shown a calm demeanor, sharp decision-making, and trust in his players. His ability to remain calm in demanding conditions has not only motivated the team, but it has also provided the younger folks in the squad an opportunity to view him as a captain in whom they can have confidence. 

Sai Kishore's statement captures this trust in Gill's leadership, and he feels Gill has an opportunity to develop into something special. If he continues to grow in some manner in his capacity as captain, India will have a confident and fearless captain for years to come. Now that the England series is behind them, he will focus on trying to sustain momentum and guide the Indian side to more victories across all formats.