Kuldeep Yadav showcased outstanding form during the Asia Cup 2023, emerging as the recipient of the Player of the Tournament accolade. With the ball, he exhibited remarkable prowess, securing a total of 9 wickets in just 4 innings, boasting a remarkable average of 11.44. His standout performance included a five-wicket haul against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Adding a touch of humor to his reputation, a viral video of Kuldeep Yadav recently circulated on the internet. In this amusing clip, the leg-spinner was spotted indulging in a packet of energy food or dense juice, reminiscent of a child’s innocent delight. Seated in the dugout, he skillfully extracted every last drop of the delectable content as the packet approached its end. One fan humorously quipped that “Kuldeep Yadav is every middle-class Indian kid.”
Looking ahead, Kuldeep Yadav will be resting during the initial two ODI matches of the upcoming 3-ODI series against Australia. India is set to host Australia for a series of ODIs scheduled for September 22, 24, and 27. Alongside Kuldeep Yadav, captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya will also be afforded a break from the first two matches, making their return for the third game.
Kuldeep has been in sensational form this year, leading the pack among bowlers set to feature in the World Cup 2023. He has amassed an impressive 31 wickets in 15 innings in ODI matches in 2023.
Kuldeep Yadav is every middle class Indian kid 😂#CricketTwitter #AsiaCup2023final #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/WaduEQimYP
— Vibhor (@dhotedhulwate) September 18, 2023
Despite his notable achievements, Kuldeep’s record against Australia is a point of potential improvement. In 19 ODIs against the Australian team, he has taken 27 wickets, maintaining an average of 38. His rest during the initial two ODIs might hinder his quest to enhance this statistic.
