New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- When Kuldeep Yadav steps on the field, trouble is never far behind for the batsmen. Today, the India left-arm wrist wizard delivered a masterclass, claiming a five-wicket haul that left the West Indies shell-shocked on Day 3 of the Delhi Test at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium here today.

In just 15 Tests, Kuldeep has already taken five five-fers, matching the legendary Johnny Wardle's tally, though Wardle achieved it in 28 matches. The company he keeps now is elite, and Kuldeep wore it like a badge of honour.

The decisive moment arrived in spectacular fashion as Jayden Seales fell LBW. Kuldeep's sly googly, masterfully disguised, slipped past the bat, thudded against the pads, and shattered the stumps.

Seales went for...