Kuldeep Yadav brutally mocks Pakistan players with "have a big heart" jibe

India National Cricket Team player Kuldeep Yadav played a major role for his team during the game against Pakistan National Cricket Team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The game between the two arch-rivals took place on Sunday (23rd February) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Kuldeep Yadav was one of the shining lights for the India National Cricket Team with the ball in the match against Pakistan. The wrist-spinner bowled exceptionally well and was one of the main reasons behind the Mohammad Rizwan-led side failing to post a big total on the board.

Kuldeep Yadav returned with figures of 3/40 in the 9 overs against Pakistan

Kuldeep, although, didn't pick wickets in his first few overs, but once he had his eye in, he didn't look back at all. The wrist spinner was all over the batters, as the Pakistan National Cricket Team had no idea of what was coming out of his hand in the match.

Kuldeep restricted the run flow in the middle over and then, in the death, added his name into the wickets column. The India National Cricket Team spinner removed Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah to return with figures of 3/40 in the 9 overs that he bowled.

While Kuldeep Yadav was brilliant with his bowling, he also made sure that he mocked the Pakistan players. Days after the game, it was revealed that the wrist spinner came up with a reply to the fans after they urged him to bowl easily to the Pakistan batters.

I swear to God, he replied, ‘Tell your players to have a big heart and [at least] start playing’ - Pakistani TV host, singer and actor Waqar Zaka

Famous Pakistani TV host, singer, and actor Waqar Zaka posted a video in which he revealed that after he asked Kuldeep Yadav to go easy on Pakistan batters, the spinner told them to ask their players to play with a big heart. He said:

“Kuldeep Yadav was standing at the boundary line. While standing there, we told him to let our players score some runs. I swear to God, he replied, ‘Tell your players to have a big heart and [at least] start playing’."

A conversation between Pakistani fans and Kuldeep Yadav at the boundary during India - Pakistan Match in Champions Trophy.pic.twitter.com/3APYLz54K4

— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) February 25, 2025

India bundled out Pakistan for 241 runs, Virat Kohli slams ton to take his team home

Kuldeep Yadav's brilliant spell with the ball saw the India National Cricket Team bundling out the Pakistan National Cricket Team for a total of just 241 runs. Apart from him, Hardik Pandya also picked two wickets while others contributed as well.

In the chase, it was a stellar outing for India National Cricket Team. Rohit Sharma (20) and Shubman Gill (46) took the team off to a great start. Before Virat Kohli (100*) and Shreyas Iyer (56) joined hands and ensured that they take their team to the massive win and go into the semi-final.

The next match for the India National Cricket Team will be against the New Zealand National Cricket Team. The match is all set to take place on 2nd March at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

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