Kuldeep Yadav Cricket Player Profile

Kuldeep Yadav is a professional Cricket player representing India. Born on 1994-12-14 in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, they operate primarily as a Bowler on the field. Over the course of their career, Kuldeep Yadav has featured for India, Uttar Pradesh, India A, Delhi Capitals, Yorkshire, Kowloon Lions, Indians, India A different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Bowler, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Kuldeep Yadav is an Indian left-arm wrist-spin bowler who has represented India in Test, ODI and T20I cricket. His variations have produced notable wicket-taking performances across formats, including five-wicket hauls in each international format. He was part of India’s 2018 Asia Cup-winning side and finished as a leading wicket-taker in the tournament. In domestic cricket, he has represented Uttar Pradesh.

Profile

Yadav played for India’s Under-19 side at the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He made his first-class debut for Central Zone in 2014 and represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket. Though he initially aspired to be a left-arm fast bowler, his coach encouraged him to develop as a wrist spinner.

Yadav made his Test debut against Australia in March 2017, taking four wickets in the first innings, and made his ODI and T20I debuts later that year. He claimed five-wicket hauls in T20Is and ODIs in 2018, then took his first Test five-for that October. In 2023, he took five wickets against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and was named player of the tournament after India won the competition.

IPL Career

Yadav made his Indian T20 League debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2016 and played for the franchise through 2021.

He took four wickets for 20 runs against Rajasthan Royals in 2018, helping Kolkata Knight Riders to a win.

Delhi Capitals acquired him for the 2022 season. He took 21 wickets in 14 matches and won four Player of the Match awards that season.

His Indian T20 League career totals include {IPL_MATCHES} matches and {IPL_WICKETS} wickets.

Records

Yadav became the first left-arm wrist spinner to represent India in Test cricket when he made his debut in March 2017.

He recorded ODI bowling figures of 6/25 against England in July 2018, a record for a left-arm spin bowler in ODIs at the time.

He became the first bowler for India to take two hat-tricks in international cricket when he achieved the feat against the West Indies in December 2019.

He became India’s fastest spin bowler, by innings, to take 100 ODI wickets, reaching the milestone in his 58th innings in January 2020.

He became the quickest Indian spinner to reach 150 ODI wickets by matches played, doing so in his 88th match in September 2023.

FAQs

What is Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling style?

He is a left-arm wrist-spin bowler.

When did Kuldeep Yadav make his international debut?

He made his Test debut in March 2017, followed by his ODI and T20I debuts in 2017.

Which teams has Kuldeep Yadav played for in the Indian T20 League?

He played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals.

How many wickets has Kuldeep Yadav taken in the Indian T20 League?

His career total is {IPL_WICKETS} wickets.