But with No.1 ranked Test bowler Jasprit Bumrah a chance to be rested for the Birmingham contest due to his ongoing back issue, there have been calls for India to turn to Kuldeep to try and quell England’s strong batting line-up and stay in contention in the crucial five-game series.
Kuldeep revealed he spoke in depth with Pietersen at the Delhi Capitals during this year’s Indian Premier League event and believes he can come into India’s XI and make an immediate impact should he win a Test recall.
“Kevin Petersen was part of our team at DC (Delhi Capitals),” Kuldeep told The Indian Express.
“He gave me a lot of inputs for the England tour. He told me about fielding positions, pitches and the batters. We ran through their (England’s) batting line-up. He told me about the mindset needed in England.
“Pietersen said that generally spinners come to England with a defensive mindset. They think that in England, fast bowlers will get wickets and they will be in a supporting role. He told me to take the field with an attacking mindset. If I get a game and bowl 15 to 20 overs, I have to always think about how to get the batter out.”
