The spinner recently returned with a 10-wicket haul on England soil. During the County Championship Division One match against Essex which concluded on September 10, Kuldeep produced figures of 4/70 and 6/50 in the two innings, hence producing a match haul of 10/120. He also gave a useful contribution with the bat, scoring 36 runs in his only innings as Yorkshire won the contest by an innings and 106 runs.
India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been weaving his magic while playing for top English county side Yorkshire this season.
Kuldeep Yadav Reflects on Bowling Conditions After Match-Winning Performance
Kuldeep Yadav provided insights into the bowling conditions following his standout performance in the match. Speaking to Yorkshire Cricket TV, he noted that the wicket offered natural pace, allowing bowlers to focus on spin rather than speed.
He explained, “After pitching, you can see there is a bit of quickness, and you just have to spin the ball and put a lot of revs on it. Ultimately, that was the key.” Kuldeep contrasted the conditions in Yorkshire with those in India, highlighting that while Indian wickets typically offer more spin, they are slower, which allows batsmen more time to adjust.
He emphasized the importance of the quicker surface in Yorkshire, stating, “Here, because of the quickness, if they go back foot, they get trapped, and probably they have to play front foot. That’s where you have a better chance of getting them caught behind or slip or maybe short-leg.”
Kuldeep has played 19 Test matches for India while picking up 80 wickets. He has five five-wicket hauls to his name in the format. However, the spinner has been struggling to find a place in the playing XI of the national team, of late.
