Kuldeep Yadav is an Indian cricketer. He is a bowling all-rounder, and he holds the record for being the first Indian to take two hat-tricks in international cricket.
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Wiki/Biography
Kuldeep Yadav was born on Wednesday, 14 December 1994 (age 29 years; as of 2023) in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He grew up in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where he developed an interest in cricket. He did his schooling at Karam Devi Memorial Academy World School, Kanpur.
A childhood photo of Kuldeep Yadav (left) with Jimmy Anderson
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx.): 60 Kg
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Hair Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 38″, Waist: 30″, Biceps: 12″
Family
Parents & Siblings
Kuldeep Yadav’s father, Ram Singh, owned a brick kiln in Kanpur.
Kuldeep Yadav with his father
His mother, Usha Yadav, is a homemaker.
Kuldeep Yadav with his mother
He has three sisters, Anushka Singh Yadav, Dimple (Madhu) Yadav, and Anita Yadav.
Kuldeep Yadav with his sisters
Wife
Kuldeep Yadav is unmarried.
Religion
Kuldeep Yadav follows Hinduism. [1]Kuldeep Yadav – Instagram
Address
Deep Residence, Defence Colony, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Police patrolling outside Kuldeep Yadav’s house in Kanpur
Signature
Kuldeep Yadav’s signature
Career
Domestic
Kuldeep Yadav plays domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh. He made his debut for Uttar Pradesh in the 2016-17 season of the Ranji Trophy. In the 2016 Duleep Trophy, he took 17 wickets in three matches.
Kuldeep Yadav during a Ranji match
International
Under-19
In the 2014 Under-19 World Cup, he was India’s leading wicket-taker and became the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in the history of the tournament; he achieved the feat against Scotland. [2]The Times of India
Kuldeep Yadav in action during the Under 19 World Cup in 2014
Test
On 25 March 2017, he made his Test debut against Australia at the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium, where he took four wickets in the first innings, making him only the third such bowler in Test cricket to take four wickets on debut. He also became the first left-arm wrist spin bowler to play a Test for India.
An emotional moment for @imkuldeep18 as he gets his first Test wicket #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/jeizXiR8OW
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 25, 2017
Earlier, he was selected in the Indian squad to play against the West Indies; however, he did not play any matches. On 6 October 2018, he took his first five-wicket haul in a Test match against the West Indies. [3]India Today His second five-wicket haul came in the fourth Test against Australia at the SCG on 6 January 2019. [4]NDTV Sports
ODI
On 23 June 2017, he made his ODI debut against the West Indies at Queen’s Park Oval; however, he could not deliver even a single ball as the first match ended without a result due to rain; he took three wickets in the second match of the series and became the joint highest wicket-taker of the tournament. On 21 September 2017, Kuldeep took a hat-trick against Australia at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, joining the league of cricketers like Chetan Sharma and Kapil Dev. [5]The Times of India
On 12 July 2018, he took his first five-wicket haul in an ODI against England, setting a record for best bowling figures (6/25) by a left-arm spin bowler of any kind in an ODI. [6]The Times of India On 18 December 2019, he became the first Indian to take two hat-tricks in ODIs; he achieved the feat in a match against the West Indies. [7]The Times of India In the 2023 Asia Cup, he became the fifth Indian to claim a five-wicket haul against Pakistan, joining the league of Sourav Ganguly, Arshad Ayub, Venkatesh Prasad, and Sachin Tendulkar. [8]India Today
World Cup
In April 2019, he was selected in the Indian squad for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in which he played 7 matches and took 6 wickets. In the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, he took 7 wickets.
T20
On 9 July 2017, he made his T20I debut against the West Indies at Sabina Park. On 3 July 2018, he took his first five-wicket haul in a T20I against England, becoming the first left-arm wrist-spin bowler to take five wickets in a T20I. [9]The Times of India In December 2023, he became the second Indian bowler and first Indian spinner to pick up multiple five-wicket hauls in T20Is after Bhuvneshwar Kumar; he achieved the feat on his 29th birthday in a match against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium. [10]The Times of India
IPL
Although he was signed by the Mumbai Indians for the 2012 Indian Premier League, he didn’t play in any game. In 2014, he was signed by the Kolkata Knight Riders, and he again couldn’t make it into the playing XI. In the 2016 IPL, he took 6 wickets in three games for the Kolkata Knight Riders. In the 2017 IPL, he took 12 wickets in 12 games for the KKR.
Kuldeep Yadav in action while playing for the KKR in the IPL
After a poor performance in the 2020 IPL in which he picked just 1 wicket in four games, he was dropped from KKR’s playing XI. In the 2022 IPL, he was picked up by the Delhi Capitals, and he took 21 wickets in 14 games. He was retained by the Delhi Capitals in the 2023 edition of the tournament.
Kuldeep Yadav in action while playing for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL
Salary
At the 2024 IPL auctions, Kuldeep Yadav was retained by the Delhi Capitals for a fee of Rs. 2 crore. [11]Business Standard
Favourites
- Fast Bowler(s): Zaheer Khan, Wasim Akram
- Spin Bowler: Shane Warne
- Footballer: Lionel Messi
- Football Team: Brazil
- Football Club: FC Barcelona
- Song: “The Monster” by Eminem
Facts/Trivia
- His nickname is KD.
- He plays with the jersey number 23 for the Indian national cricket team and IPL. His jersey number was 18 for India Under-19.
- When Kuldeep joined the cricket academy of his childhood coach Kapil Pandey in Kanpur, he wanted to become a fast bowler like Zaheer Khan and Wasim Akram; however, his coach suggested he become a chinaman, a rare variety of spin bowling. In an interview, Kapil Pandey talked about this and said,
I asked him to switch to chinaman, a much rarer variety of bowling. The change was not easy but he soon realised that bowling spin was the way forward for him.” [12]Hindustan Times
Kuldeep Yadav with his coach Kapil Pandey
- On the suggestion of his coach Kapil Pandey, Kuldeep decided to become a spin bowler and started watching the videos of Shane Warne. In an interview, Kuldeep said,
I keep watching videos of Warne. His grip of the ball, length of deliveries and use of the crease are unbeatable. I try to learn from the footage.”
What kind of notes did @imkuldeep18 take from @ShaneWarne? The Chinaman gives a funny twist to it #TeamIndia #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/5Yy1x0oIzh
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 25, 2017
- According to Kuldeep, when he was not selected for Uttar Pradesh’s under-15 team, he became so disappointed that he started thinking of committing suicide; he was 13 years old at the time. In an interview, he talked about this and said,
I had worked hard for my selection, but when I was not picked, I mentioned suicide in frustration. It happens to everyone in the heat of the moment.” [13]Hindustan Times
- When Kuldeep made his Test debut against Australia in 2017, he came as a replacement for an injured Virat Kohli. Anil Kumble handed over to him the coveted Test cap.
- In his leisure time, Kuldeep Yadav likes painting, a childhood love for the craft that he has been following since he was 1012 years old. [14]Rediff He also likes watching football and travelling.
Kuldeep Yadav showing a painting of Lord Rama by him
- In February 2018, he shared an apology note on social media after a vulgar photo was shared from his Instagram account. according to the cricketer, his account was hacked. [15]Deccan Chronicle In the apology note, he wrote,
I would like to apologise for the unsolicited post that was posted by my Instagram account in the past few mins .my Instagram account was hacked by someone, I’ll take steps to improve my password protection. Thanks for understanding.”
- He is a dog lover, and he often shares photos of him playing with his pet dogs.
Kuldeep Yadav playing with his pet dogs
- Kuldeep Yadav is good friends with Yuzvendra Chahal, and both are often termed as “Kulcha.” [16]Jansatta
- In childhood, his best time pass was flying kites. [17]Kuldeep Yadav – Instagram
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