Kuldeep Yadav Credits Gambhir For Success: Indian left-arm leg spinner Kuldeep Yadav has credited current Indian Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir for playing a major role in his development as a bowler and a cricketer.
Kuldeep, who is India’s No. 1 wrist-spinner at the moment across all formats. During the first India vs New Zealand match earlier this year, Yadav suffered a groin injury and was ruled out for the rest of the year. He underwent surgery in Germany, which was successful, but positive news about his return to the field is yet to come.
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Yadav is also one of the most valuable players for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL. In the 39 matches for the franchise across three seasons, he has taken 47 wickets at a sub-8.5 economy. He was also retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 auction for Rs. 13.25 crore.
Kuldeep Yadav credits Gambhir for success, However, before joining the Capitals in 2022, Kuldeep was an emerging bowler at the Kolkata Knight Riders. Having first been signed by the team in 2014, Yadav made 50 appearances for KKR in the next six years, taking 46 wickets at an economy of 8.18. Before that, he was a big part of the India team in the 2014 U-19 World Cup.
At that time, Gautam Gambhir was the captain of the Knight Riders. From 2011 to 2017, he made the team one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, winning the title in 2012 and 2014.
Kuldeep Yadav Credits Gambhir For Success
Back in 2021, while Kuldeep Yadav was still with KKR, he opened up about how Gambhir played a massive role in his development on the field. Speaking on the franchise’s Facebook page, Kuldeep said,
“I was a senior player during the 2014 U19 World Cup, and performances happened exactly according to expectations. From there I was selected for KKR, and life changed drastically. I got plenty of time in KKR. There were a lot of senior players, especially Gautam Gambhir.”
“I always keep thanking him. He guided me as a leader and taught me everything. Even before I was about to play in the Champions League, he advised me what to bowl, how to hone my skills, and how to become a confident player,” he continued.
With Kuldeep Yadav still being out with injury, it is a possibility that he will miss the 2025 Champions Trophy. This will be a big blow for the Indian Cricket Team.
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