Record symbol of Kuldeep Yadav© AFP
Former Pakistan skipper Intikhab Alam lavished celebrate on Bharat’s wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and mentioned that he’ll give the hosts a definite benefit within the heart overs right through the ODI International Cup 2023. Kuldeep performed a an important function in Workforce Bharat’s victory within the just lately concluded Asia Cup. The 28-year-old spinner scalped a complete of 9 wickets and bagged the Participant of the Form award. His scalps incorporated a five-wicket haul and a four-wicket haul. Because the groups are actually getting ready for the ODI International Cup 2023, which is able to kick-start from October 5, Kuldeep will glance to copy his heroics within the marquee tournament.
Since getting back from a knee trauma, Kuldeep has labored on his arm velocity and angles, serving to him get a bagful of wickets within the heart overs.
Alam, who has been to Bharat more than one instances as a participant and having additionally served as a supervisor of the Pakistan group within the era, feels the hosts can be at benefit right through the fit between Bharat and Pakistan in Ahmedabad.
“The way India played in Asia Cup and played the final (decimating Sri Lanka). They look like the team to beat. Their spin attack stands out. Kuldeep is going to play a major role in the tournament. He will test the batters of all teams,” Alam informed PTI on Saturday.
“Jadeja and Kuldeep make a lethal combination. Kuldeep is a match winner. He is the best spinner in this World Cup in my opinion. Now you also have (Ravichandran) Ashwin back,” mentioned the 81-year-old, who used to be born in Hoshiarpur within the pre-Self government Bharat.
Alam added that Bharat’s batting, together with greats like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in addition to the in-form Shubman Gill makes the hosts a robust contender to win the trophy.
(With PTI Inputs)
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