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KULDEEP YADAV

  • Role

    Bowler

  • Batting Style

    Left-hand Bat

  • Bowling Style

    Left-arm Wrist Spin

  • DOB

    Dec 14, 1994

About KULDEEP

Kuldeep Yadav exhibited a natural flair for spin bowling from a young age. His journey from the bylanes of Kanpur to becoming a frontline spinner for the Indian cricket team is a tale of skill, determination, and perseverance. Kuldeep made his debut for Uttar Pradesh in the 2016-17 season of the Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic first-class competition. His ability to turn the ball both ways and deceive batsmen with his unorthodox style quickly earned him recognition.

He made his international debut for India in a Test match against Australia in March 2017. However, it was in limited-overs cricket where he truly made a mark. His left-arm wrist-spin, combined with the rare Chinaman bowling style, brought a fresh and exciting dimension to India's spin bowling arsenal.

As a Chinaman bowler, Kuldeep possesses the rare ability to spin the ball away from right-handed batsmen with his left hand. His variations, including the wrong 'un and the flipper, make him a potent force in white-ball cricket. His knack for taking wickets in the middle overs has been a valuable asset to the Indian limited-overs teams.

In June 2017, Kuldeep Yadav made headlines with a mesmerizing performance in a T20I against Australia, claiming a hat-trick. This remarkable feat marked the beginning of a promising international career and established him as a wicket-taking option in the spin department.

Kuldeep Yadav's journey is a testament to the rich tradition of spin bowling in Indian cricket. As he continues to refine his craft, the young spinner remains a key asset for the Indian team, providing a unique and challenging proposition for batsmen around the world.

Batting & Fielding

Test

12

Matches

15

Inn

1

NO

191

Runs

40

HS

13.64

Avg

28.90

SR

0

100ā€™s

0

50ā€™s

18

4s

1

6s

0

CT

0

ST
ODI

103

Matches

37

Inn

18

NO

190

Runs

19

HS

10.00

Avg

56.21

SR

0

100ā€™s

0

50ā€™s

14

4s

0

6s

15

CT

0

ST
T20I

40

Matches

7

Inn

3

NO

46

Runs

23*

HS

11.50

Avg

77.97

SR

0

100ā€™s

0

50ā€™s

2

4s

0

6s

12

CT

0

ST

Bowling

Test

12

Matches

22

Inn

1964

Balls

1116

Runs

53

WKTs

8/113

BBM

21.06

Avg

3.41

Econ

37.06

SR

3

4W

4

5W
ODI

103

Matches

100

Inn

5189

Balls

4370

Runs

168

WKTs

6/25

BBM

26.01

Avg

5.05

Econ

30.89

SR

7

4W

2

5W
T20I

40

Matches

39

Inn

860

Balls

971

Runs

69

WKTs

5/17

BBM

14.07

Avg

6.77

Econ

12.46

SR

1

4W

2

5W

Batting & Fielding

  • 1 11st
    Most runs in career (13987)