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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

13

Matches

17

Inn

2

NO

199

Runs

40

HS

13.27

Avg

28.51

SR

0

100’s

0

50’s

18

4s

1

6s

0

CT

0

ST
ODI

106

Matches

40

Inn

19

NO

205

Runs

19

HS

9.76

Avg

50.62

SR

0

100’s

0

50’s

14

4s

0

6s

16

CT

0

ST
T20I

40

Matches

7

Inn

3

NO

46

Runs

23*

HS

11.50

Avg

77.97

SR

0

100’s

0

50’s

2

4s

0

6s

12

CT

0

ST

Bowling

Test

13

Matches

24

Inn

2093

Balls

1241

Runs

56

WKTs

8/113

BBM

22.16

Avg

3.56

Econ

37.38

SR

3

4W

4

5W
ODI

106

Matches

103

Inn

5369

Balls

4472

Runs

172

WKTs

6/25

BBM

26.00

Avg

5.00

Econ

31.22

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
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18th Oct, 2024

We will look at this game session by session: Kuldeep Yadav

  •   158.8 k 03:24 mins
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17th Oct, 2024

DRS done right: Three reds as Kuldeep Yadav breaks the opening stand

  •   190.2 k 01:43 mins
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17th Oct, 2024

IND vs NZ 2024, 1ST Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   23.4 k 00:18 mins
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26th Jun, 2024

In conversation with Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh

  •   28.7 k 05:03 mins
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23rd Jun, 2024

I was reading the batters and looking to stay one step ahead: Kuldeep

  •   12.1 k 03:42 mins
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9th Mar, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 5TH Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   7.5 k 00:30 mins
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7th Mar, 2024

I've matured a lot, and understand my bowling well: Kuldeep Yadav

  •   10.1 k 06:39 mins
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7th Mar, 2024

5/72: Kuldeep magic on display in Dharamsala

  •   17.4 k 02:38 mins
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26th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 4TH Test, Day 04: Kuldeep Yadav Interview

  •   3.5 k 02:28 mins
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26th Feb, 2024

A bond beyond landmarks ft. Kuldeep Yadav & Dhruv Jurel

  •   21.6 k 02:09 mins
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25th Feb, 2024

Kuldeep Yadav's skilful 4/22 against England

  •   15.8 k 01:47 mins
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25th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 4TH Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   3.2 k 00:30 mins
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18th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 3RD Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   3.8 k 00:27 mins
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18th Feb, 2024

Up and away: Kuldeep Yadav goes BIG!

  •   4.6 k 00:45 mins
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18th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 3RD Test: Kuldeep Yadav Six

  •   2.8 k 00:26 mins
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18th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 3RD Test, Day 04: Kuldeep Yadav Interview

  •   4.4 k 02:04 mins
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17th Feb, 2024

The softest of soft dismissals: Ben Duckett departs

  •   5.3 k 01:22 mins
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16th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 3RD Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   3.7 k 00:24 mins
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13th Feb, 2024

I have given good performances in the Tests I've played so far: Kuldeep Yadav

  •   2 k 06:10 mins
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4th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 2ND Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   1.8 k 00:30 mins

Batting & Fielding

  • 1 11st
    Most runs in career (13987)
img
18th Oct, 2024

We will look at this game session by session: Kuldeep Yadav

  •   158.8 k 03:24 mins
img
17th Oct, 2024

DRS done right: Three reds as Kuldeep Yadav breaks the opening stand

  •   190.2 k 01:43 mins
img
17th Oct, 2024

IND vs NZ 2024, 1ST Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   23.4 k 00:18 mins
img
26th Jun, 2024

In conversation with Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh

  •   28.7 k 05:03 mins
img
23rd Jun, 2024

I was reading the batters and looking to stay one step ahead: Kuldeep

  •   12.1 k 03:42 mins
img
9th Mar, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 5TH Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   7.5 k 00:30 mins
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7th Mar, 2024

I've matured a lot, and understand my bowling well: Kuldeep Yadav

  •   10.1 k 06:39 mins
img
7th Mar, 2024

5/72: Kuldeep magic on display in Dharamsala

  •   17.4 k 02:38 mins
img
26th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 4TH Test, Day 04: Kuldeep Yadav Interview

  •   3.5 k 02:28 mins
img
26th Feb, 2024

A bond beyond landmarks ft. Kuldeep Yadav & Dhruv Jurel

  •   21.6 k 02:09 mins
img
25th Feb, 2024

Kuldeep Yadav's skilful 4/22 against England

  •   15.8 k 01:47 mins
img
25th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 4TH Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   3.2 k 00:30 mins
img
18th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 3RD Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   3.8 k 00:27 mins
img
18th Feb, 2024

Up and away: Kuldeep Yadav goes BIG!

  •   4.6 k 00:45 mins
img
18th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 3RD Test: Kuldeep Yadav Six

  •   2.8 k 00:26 mins
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18th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 3RD Test, Day 04: Kuldeep Yadav Interview

  •   4.4 k 02:04 mins
img
17th Feb, 2024

The softest of soft dismissals: Ben Duckett departs

  •   5.3 k 01:22 mins
img
16th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 3RD Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   3.7 k 00:24 mins
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13th Feb, 2024

I have given good performances in the Tests I've played so far: Kuldeep Yadav

  •   2 k 06:10 mins
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4th Feb, 2024

IND vs ENG 2024, 2ND Test: Kuldeep Yadav Wicket

  •   1.8 k 00:30 mins