Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has extolled Kuldeep Yadav for his remarkable resurgence in recent international tournaments. Yadav, who once faced a challenging phase in his career, has emerged as a key player for the Indian cricket team, especially in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.
In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Chopra highlighted Kuldeep Yadav’s significant contribution to India’s victory over Australia in the Super 8s stage. India, batting first, set a target of 207 runs, losing six wickets in their 20 overs. Yadav’s exceptional spell of 2/24 in four overs played a crucial role in restricting Australia, leading to a 24-run victory for India.
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Kuldeep Yadav’s journey from being sidelined to becoming a star player has been remarkable. Chopra recalled the times when Yadav was benched for an entire IPL season and even broke down during a match. “Kuldeep Yadav has many stories. Remember, he is the same player who cried in an IPL match and sat on the bench for an entire year, dropped in every format,” Chopra remarked.
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In the match against Australia, Yadav’s dismissals of key players Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell were pivotal. Marsh was dismissed for 37, and Maxwell for 20, as Yadav’s tight bowling kept the Australian batsmen in check.
Chopra also commended Yadav’s consistent performances across various formats and tournaments. “If you look at Kuldeep Yadav now, his performances in the Test series against England, the ODI World Cup, and the T20 World Cup have been outstanding. His spell of four overs for just 24 runs, including the wickets of Marsh and Maxwell, shows his quality. What a player. The rise and rise of Kuldeep Yadav,” Chopra added.
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With this victory, India has secured a spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024 and is set to face England in the second semifinal on June 27 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
