Kuldeep Yadav

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Kuldeep Yadav Profile

Kuldeep Yadav, hailing from Kanpur, has etched his name as one of India’s premier spinners. A rarity in cricket, he’s a left-arm wrist spinner, a style known as ‘Chinaman’. Bursting onto the scene with his unique skill set, he’s been a puzzle for many batsmen worldwide. Kuldeep’s journey began in domestic cricket, but his talent quickly propelled him to the international stage. His performances in the IPL, representing Kolkata Knight Riders, further showcased his prowess. ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz have extensively covered his rise, highlighting notable achievements like his Test hat-trick against Australia. With a bright future ahead, Kuldeep is set to spin more tales of success in the cricketing world.

Kuldeep Yadav Stats

Kuldeep Yadav Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	8	9	0	94	40	10.44	299	31.43	0	0	11	0	3	0
ODI	84	31	17	164	19	11.71	276	59.42	0	0	13	0	12	0
T20I	32	7	3	46	23*	11.5	59	77.96	0	0	2	0	10	0
FC	35	45	5	914	117	22.85	2184	41.84	1	6	114	6	14	0
List A	97	39	20	218	25	11.47	366	59.56	0	0	16	0	14	0
T20	142	45	29	232	23*	14.5	282	82.26	0	0	17	2	36	0

Kuldeep Yadav Bowling Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Test	8	14	1279	733	34	5/40	8/113	21.55	3.43	37.6	2	3	0
ODI	84	82	4348	3744	141	6/25	6/25	26.55	5.16	30.8	6	1	0
T20I	32	31	687	758	52	5/24	5/24	14.57	6.62	13.2	1	1	0
FC	35	58	6670	3989	134	6/79	9/120	29.76	3.58	49.7	8	7	0
List A	97	95	5008	4224	162	6/25	6/25	26.07	5.06	30.9	7	2	0
T20	142	139	2989	3685	167	5/17	5/17	22.06	7.39	17.8	5	2	0

Kuldeep Yadav Recent Matches

Format	Date	Opponent	Venue
Test	March 25 – 28, 2017	Australia	Dharamsala
ODI	June 23, 2017	West Indies	Port of Spain
T20I	July 09, 2017	West Indies	Kingston
FC	October 22 – 25, 2014	Central Zone vs North Zone	Mohali
List A	November 07, 2014	Railways vs UP	Nagpur
T20	March 31, 2014	UP vs Vidarbha	Nagpur

Debut of Kuldeep Yadav

Format	Debut Match	Date	Venue
Test	India vs Australia	March 25 – 28, 2017	Dharamsala
ODI	West Indies vs India	June 23, 2017	Port of Spain
T20I	West Indies vs India	July 09, 2017	Kingston
FC	Central Zone vs North Zone	October 22 – 25, 2014	Mohali
List A	Railways vs UP	November 07, 2014	Nagpur
T20	UP vs Vidarbha	March 31, 2014	Nagpur

World Cup Performances – Early Days

• Kuldeep Yadav was a part of the Indian squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. He played a crucial role in India’s campaign, picking up key wickets at vital stages.

Notable Achievements

• Kuldeep is the third Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in ODIs, achieving this feat against Australia in 2017.
• He’s also the first left-arm wrist spinner to represent India in ODIs.

Style of Play

Kuldeep is a rare left-arm unorthodox spin (chinaman) bowler. His ability to spin the ball both ways makes him a tricky proposition for batsmen. His googly, in particular, has deceived many top-order batsmen.

International Career

• Made his Test debut against Australia in 2017 and immediately made an impact by picking up four wickets.
• Has been a regular feature in India’s limited-overs setup, forming a lethal spin duo with Yuzvendra Chahal, often referred to as “Kul-Cha”.

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

• Represents Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL and has been instrumental in many of their victories.
• Has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket, representing Uttar Pradesh.

Future Prospects

Given his unique skill set and young age, Kuldeep is seen as a long-term prospect for India across formats. His ability to adapt and learn makes him a valuable asset for the team.

Trivia

• Kuldeep Yadav is among the few bowlers who have taken five-wicket hauls in all three formats of the game.
• He’s an avid chess player and believes the game helps him strategize better in cricket.

FAQs of Kuldeep Yadav

Q1. When did Kuldeep Yadav make his international debut for India?

A: Kuldeep Yadav made his T20I debut for India against England on March 14, 2021.

Q2. Which IPL teams has Kuldeep Yadav played for?

A: Kuldeep Yadav started his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders and later became a key player for Mumbai Indians, delivering consistent performances.

Q3. What is notable about Kuldeep Yadav’s batting style?

A: Kuldeep Yadav is known for his aggressive and flamboyant batting, showcasing a wide range of innovative shots, making him a versatile player in both domestic and international cricket.