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Left-arm wrist spin was an unfamiliar sight in Indian cricket until Kuldeep Yadav emerged during the 2014 Under-19 World Cup. He made an instant mark there, finishing as the joint second-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets in six matches. Strong performances in domestic cricket and the IPL soon opened the doors to the national side, where his deceptive variations regularly unsettled batters.
Eight years later, Kuldeep has grown into a proven match-winner for India. He played a vital role in India's 4-1 Test series triumph over England in 2024, the T20 World Cup victory later that year, and the Champions Trophy win in 2025. His s...