“Even after I stop playing cricket, I will remember this night for having taken five wickets against Pakistan,” said a chuffed Kuldeep Yadav after weaving his magic around the Pakistan batters on Monday night.
Over the last 18 months, Kuldeep has unveiled a new avatar. Kuldeep 2.0 has been attacking the stumps more, with minor technical adjustments, and this has resulted in his emerging as India’s premier spinner in limited overs cricket.
Straightening the run-up, ensuring the bowling hand moves towards the batter in the follow-through rather than falling away, and then ensuring it does not compromise his “drift and turn” — his key weapons — has worked wonders for Kuldep.
