New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble hailed spinner Kuldeep Yadav for his first-innings five-wicket haul, saying that despite getting limited game time, he is able to maintain his rhythm, confidence well and showcase his match-winning abilities.

Kuldeep's five-wicket haul was instrumental in reducing WI from 156/4 to 248 all out in the visitors' first innings, giving India a gigantic lead during the second Test at Delhi on Sunday. After a chart-topping 17-wicket Asia Cup title-winning campaign, Kuldeep's appearances in these two Tests are his first since the home series against New Zealand last year, which India lost by 0-3, marking one of their darkest chapters in cricket. Kuldeep was in the squad for the England to...