In an interview, Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav revealed that he learned a lot from Windies' Sunil Narine during their time together at Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. From the importance of bowling length deliveries to maintaining a good economy rate, Narine had a significant impact on Yadav's abilities as a bowler. Now, as he partners with Axar Patel for Delhi's maiden IPL title, their strong understanding and communication on the field is proving to be a game-changer.
In a crucial Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav made an immediate impact as he removed in-form batter Rachin Ravindra on the first ball of his spell. This wicket was crucial for India who were facing a strong start from the Kiwi opening pair. With an unchanged team combination, India looks to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament and clinch their second ICC title under captain Rohit Sharma's leadership.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batting superstar Virat Kohli expressed their frustration towards star spinner Kuldeep Yadav after a fielding error during the India vs. Australia Champions Trophy semifinal match. The incident was caught on camera and is currently going viral on the internet. Although Kuldeep had performed well in his previous matches, he failed to take any wickets in this important game.
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kuldeep Kumar caused a stir during the first session of the Delhi assembly on Monday, March 3, 2025. The MLA was marshalled out after an altercation with the speaker during the discussion on a sensitive topic. The incident has brought attention to the party's conduct in the assembly and raised questions about their role as lawmakers.
India's captain Rohit Sharma made two major changes for the second ODI against England as the tourists won the toss and decided to bat first. Virat Kohli returned to the playing XI after missing the series opener due to injury, while Kuldeep Yadav was rested to give Varun Chakravarthy his ODI debut. The 33-year-old became the oldest debutant for India outside of their inaugural ODI match in 1974.
The killing of two village defence committee (VDC) members by terrorists in the forest areas of J&K's Kishtwar district has sparked outrage, with political leaders such as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta condemning the act. The VDC members, who were initially given .303 rifles, have now been equipped with automatic weapons to better defend against the terrorists. However, this has made them targets for the terrorists, with incidents like this highlighting the ongoing security concerns in the region.
Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar defended Rohit Sharma's decision to leave out spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against New Zealand. He supported the inclusion of in-form seamer Akash Deep and spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar in the playing eleven for the crucial match, stating that Kuldeep's artistry would not be needed on a pitch offering a lot of assistance to the bowlers. However, former Indian great Sunil Gavaskar expressed disappointment with Kuldeep's exclusion and viewed the addition of Washington as a panicked move. The Indian team, led by Sharma, will have to win this Test to maintain their unbeaten home record in the last 12 years and stay in the race for a spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals.
Indian left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has struggled to secure a permanent spot in the playing XI, has been dropped from the Indian team for the second Test against New Zealand. Despite consistently outshining his spin bowling counterparts in the limited opportunities he gets, Yadav has been left out in favor of spin all-rounder Washington Sundar, who excelled in the recent Ranji Trophy match against Delhi. Many former players, including Sunil Gavaskar and Murali Kartik, have expressed surprise and disappointment at the decision to drop Yadav.
In a recent interview, actor Shraddha Kapoor spoke about the credit controversy surrounding the upcoming Stree 2. She addressed the issue by stating that she was grateful to be a part of the franchise and is looking forward to its release. This statement comes after the writer of the first film, Raj Nidimoru, claimed that she was not returning for the sequel.
In a thrilling semi-final match, India's captain Rohit Sharma predicted that a score of 171 would be competitive on a challenging surface, thanks to the skilled spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. His prediction proved right as both Kuldeep and Axar took six wickets and helped India secure a place in the final against South Africa. Rohit is hoping for a strong performance from star player Virat Kohli in the upcoming final.