Kuldeep Yadav (born December 14, 1994) is an elite Indian international cricketer who bowls left-arm unorthodox spin (wrist spin). He plays for India across all three formats and is celebrated for his unique ability to generate immense drift, turn, and deception, making him one of the most successful wicket-taking spinners in modern cricket history.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Kuldeep Yadav (कुलदीप यादव)
- Born: December 14, 1994, Unnao / Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Role: Left-arm Unorthodox Spinner (Bowler)
- International Debut: March 2017 (Tests) vs Australia
- Key Achievements: Multiple international ODI hat-tricks, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Champion (2024), Fastest Indian spinner to 100 ODI wickets
Career Highlights & Records
Kuldeep became the first Indian bowler to take two international hat-tricks in One Day Internationals (against Australia in 2017 and West Indies in 2019). He played a defining role throughout the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s and Semi-Finals, dismantling top-order batting lineups with masterclass spin spells.
References & Verification
- BCCI Official Profile: bcci.tv
- ICC Bowler Records: icc-cricket.com
- ESPNcricinfo Player Archive