Murali Kartik backs Kuldeep for consistent role in India’s Test side Former India spinner Murali Kartik has backed Kuldeep Yadav for a consistent role in the Test side, saying the Sri Lanka series will be crucial for India’s WTC campaign and spin transition. New Delhi: Former India spinner Murali Kartik believes Kuldeep Yadav needs consistency and a clearly defined role in the Test side as the team prepares for a crucial two-match series against Sri Lanka, with Ravindra Jadeja entering the twilight of his career.