IND vs AUS: "Kuldeep Yadav Has Worked Hard, He’s Become Stronger" - Ravi Shastri Fires Massive Warning To Australia

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of India’s first match in the ICC World Cup 2023. Ravi Shastri said that Kuldeep Yadav has made significant improvements in his game following the darkest phase of his career.

Kuldeep Yadav was benched by the Kolkata Knight Riders throughout the entire 2021 Indian Premier League. Furthermore, he lost his spot in India’s white-ball squad. His remarkable bowling performance in the IPL 2022 earned him a comeback for the national team.

Kuldeep Yadav Is Bowling A Little Bit Quicker – Ravi Shastri

In a conversation with Fox Cricket, Ravi Shastri highlighted that Kuldeep Yadav has become stronger, with a more aggressive approach. Shastri mentioned that Kuldeep increased slightly the pace of his bowling.

“He’s worked hard, he’s become stronger. His burst through the crease is a lot more aggressive now. As a result, the pace at which he’s bowling is a little bit quicker too than what he used to. He’s low with his trajectory as well,” Ravi Shastri told Fox Cricket.

“It makes it difficult for guys to chip him down the track, or sweep him or slog sweep him like they used to. Plus, he’s got variety. Let’s never forget, as a wrist spinner, he’s got great variety and control,” he added.

Kuldeep Yadav’s Impressive Bowling Performances In 2023

Kuldeep Yadav will be next seen in action during the match against the Pat Cummins-led Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, October 8. The left-arm spinner is coming into the tournament with brilliant bowling form this year.

The Uttar Pradesh-born cricketer bagged 33 scalps, making him the leading wicket-taker for India in ODIs this year. He was named Player of the Series in the Asia Cup 2023. He picked up nine wickets at an impressive average of 11.44 and an economy rate of 3.61.

India World Cup Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav

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