IPL 2018: 5 Key Indian Players for the Kolkata Knight Riders

#4 Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav has evolved into a deadly bowler over the last year

Kuldeep Yadav has become permanent in India's limited overs squad on the back of some stellar performances.

He has evolved as a bowler ever since making his debut for India. Yadav has got a lot fitter and has increased his pace just a little bit.

He will play for the Kolkata Knight Riders again in IPL 2018, and will probably lead their spin bowling attack since there is uncertainty regarding Sunil Narine's participation in the mega event.

Yadav will be a key player for the Knight Riders with all his variations. He is an out and out wicket-taker and the captain would look up to him whenever he is looking to break a partnership or to stem the flow of runs.

Overall, he has played 15 matches in his IPL career, picking up 18 wickets in the process with an average of 24.44 and an economy of 8.30 runs per over.