Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav reached a significant milestone during the ongoing India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match in Dubai. The left-arm spinner reached 300 international wickets. Kuldeep achieved the feat in the 42nd over in which he took two wickets.
He becomes the 13th Indian bowler and the 5th Indian spinner to reach this milestone. This elite group includes stalwarts like Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Harbhajan Singh, underscoring Yadav's significant contribution to Indian cricket.
It all started with the fourth ball of the 42nd over. Kuldeep bowled a loopy delivery and Salman Agha was down the wicket to have a go at it. However, he got a leading edge and the ball went towards the point region where Jadeja took an easy catch. The next ball bowled by Kuldeep to Shaheen Afridi was a googly which hit him right in front of the wicket. While Afridi reviewed the onfield umpire's decision, replays showed that the ball was shitting the stump and the batsman will have to make a long way back to the pavilion
Kuldeep Yadav's career so far
Kuldeep Yadav's career has witnessed some high and lows. Yadav's international debut came in March 2017 during a Test match against Australia in Dharamsala. His unique bowling style quickly garnered attention, leading to subsequent appearances across all formats.
Kuldeep's form and injury saw him losing his place in Team India. However he showed fighting spirit and made a strong comeback, Notably, he became the first Indian bowler to secure two hat-tricks in international cricket, achieving this rare feat against formidable opponents. His consistent performances have been instrumental in India's successes, including the triumphant 2024 ICC T20 World Cup campaign.
