Kuldeep Yadav, born on 14th December 1994, is an Indian cricketer known for his Left-arm unorthodox spin. He represents India and Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and has played for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Yadav has been a part of the Indian squads that emerged victorious in the 2018 and 2023 Asia Cups. Additionally, he has showcased his talent in the Indian Under-19 cricket team and participated in the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Notably, on 18th December 2019, during a match against the West Indies, he achieved the feat of taking two hat-tricks in international cricket, becoming the first Indian bowler to do so. Furthermore, in the second ODI against Australia on 17th January 2020, Yadav set a record as the fastest spin bowler from India to reach 100 wickets in ODI cricket, accomplishing this milestone in his 58th innings. His exceptional performance in the 2018 Asia Cup, where he secured the most wickets alongside Rashid Khan and Mustafizur Rahman, played a crucial role in India’s victory. Yadav, known as “Chinaman” due to his unique action and impressive ball-turn even on batting-friendly pitches, made his international test debut against Australia in Dharmsala on 25th March 2017.
Kuldeep Yadav Biography 2024
An idealistic left-arm fast bowler with an unsuitable physique for the role enrolled in a Kanpur academy aspiring to emulate Zaheer Khan’s success for India. Eventually, Kuldeep and his coach Kapil Pandey recognized that his skills were better suited for slow left-arm unorthodox or wrist-spin bowling. Kuldeep, a unique left-arm wrist-spin bowler in today’s game, brought this art back to life alongside a few other talented young cricketers. His standout performance in the 2014 Under-19 World Cup, where he emerged as India’s top wicket-taker and secured the first hat-trick by an Indian in the tournament’s history, marked a turning point and caught the attention of selectors. Kuldeep’s potential was further showcased in the 2016 Duleep Trophy, where he continued to baffle opposing batsmen.