Bowler
Left-hand Bat
Left-arm Wrist Spin
Dec 14, 1994
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.
Test |
12 Matches |
15 Inn |
1 NO |
191 Runs |
40 HS |
13.64 Avg |
28.90 SR |
0 100ās |
0 50ās |
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 100ās |
0 50ās |
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 100ās |
0 50ās |
2 4s |
0 6s |
12 CT |
0 ST |
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 |