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.
As India faces England in the T20 World Cup semi-final, veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla believes that the team's star bowler Kuldeep Yadav is in prime form and ready to make a significant impact. With the semi-final expected to play to spinners' strengths, Chawla predicts that Kuldeep's unorthodox spin and deceptive variations will be crucial in disrupting England's explosive batting lineup. Having proven his mettle against England in various international matches, Kuldeep is perceived as India's trump card and a significant threat to England's chances.
In June 2024, Kuldeep Yadav's stuttering career received a major boost when he moved to Delhi Capitals and worked with Rishabh Pant and Ricky Ponting. Thanks to their guidance, as well as that of Rohit and Dravid, he regained his confidence and belief, leading to a successful revival. Although his style of left-arm wrist spinning is unique and often overlooked, Kuldeep's talent and dedication to his craft deserve more hype and recognition.
India continued their unbeaten streak in the T20 World Cup with a 50-run victory over Bangladesh in their Super Eight game. Kuldeep Yadav's impressive figures of 3-19 and Hardik Pandya's unbeaten half-century helped India secure their second win in the tournament. With this result, India are one step closer to the semi-finals and will secure a spot if Australia defeat Afghanistan and make it through from Group 1. Gulf News offers exclusive content through their WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates and highlights.
India achieved a comfortable 50-run victory over Bangladesh in the Super 8 clash of T20 WC 2024. This win puts India at the top of the table with four points from two games in Group 1, almost securing their spot in the semifinals. Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube's strong performances helped India post a total of 196/5, while Kuldeep Yadav's three wickets restricted Bangladesh to 146/8 in their chase.
In a recent interview with the Delhi Capitals, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav shared his journey and growth as a cricketer, with special mention to the role of coach Ricky Ponting and teammate Shane Watson in his revival. As India gears up for the T20 World Cup, Yadav expresses his desire to win the World Cup for his country and talks about his passion for football outside of cricket. He also shares insights on his bond with fellow spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. Check out the video for the full interview.