5 reasons why Kuldeep Yadav can be the face of Indian spin bowling across formats

#1 Kuldeep is a match-winner

Kuldeep doesn’t concentrate on damage control

Over the course of his domestic career, Kuldeep has developed a temperament where being hit for a four or a six doesn’t frazzle him. Instead, he goes back to his bowling mark, ready to bowl another delivery that is slower through the air, tempting the batsman to go for it again.

One such example could be found in the Dharamsala Test. Glenn Maxwell had just lofted him over mid-on for a boundary. Kuldeep’s next ball was a brilliantly flighted googly that had the Aussie hopping and dancing.

That’s his general response after being hit for a big one. Unlike most spinners, Kuldeep doesn’t concentrate on damage control. Instead, he looks to get rid of the source. This is what makes him a match-winner, one that will take wickets when you need them most.