In a stunning display of wrist-spin brilliance during the 1st ODI between West Indies and India in Barbados, Kuldeep Yadav left everyone in awe with his exceptional performance. The left-arm wrist-spinner bamboozled the West Indies batters, claiming a remarkable spell of 4 wickets for just 6 runs in a mere 3 overs, setting the stage for India’s emphatic victory ahead of the World Cup.
Former India opener Abhinav Mukund praised Kuldeep Yadav’s resurgence, highlighting the spinner’s remarkable comeback from a lean patch he experienced post the 2019 ODI World Cup.
“This management has put a lot of faith in Kuldeep Yadav. He was sort of somewhere in the wilderness prior to the previous World Cup. He got back, and now he is in almost all three formats,” Mukund lauded.
“Kuldeep seems to be edging Chahal slightly in this series. I am sure Chahal will get an opportunity as well. Kuldeep has been exceptional since last year,” he added.
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Kuldeep Yadav’s journey of redemption has been nothing short of inspiring. The 1st ODI in Barbados was not a solitary incident but rather a continuation of his impressive form since the beginning of 2022. In the last year, Kuldeep has claimed 31 ODI wickets in 17 matches.
“Ever since he had a very poor IPL for KKR, I think he has come good for Delhi. His speeds have improved. Look at the number of 4-wicket hauls in 2022. After the phase where people weren’t picking him, he has sort of had a second wind with his speed and revs on the ball being much, much better than before, making it harder to pick him,” Mukund pointed out.
With his newfound form and confidence, Kuldeep Yadav is solidifying his position in India’s playing XI for ODIs. As the team gears up for the upcoming World Cup, the competition between Kuldeep and Chahal is sure to intensify. India’s management will have a tough decision to make, considering the team’s reliance on Ravindra Jadeja as a premier all-rounder.