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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Kuldeep Yadav not bothered about England's ‘Bazball', ready to take up challenge: ‘One has to be alert'
India's 'Chinaman' spinner Kuldeep Yadav remains pressure free despite the evolving expectations about the impact he can create during the five anticipated Tests in England. Kuldeep, who holds a fair share of experience playing against the Three Lions, is looking to instil what he has learned on the field if he gets a chance to put his craft on show. Kuldeep is set to return to the Test format for India for the first time since the home series against New Zealand last October. He missed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to injury but found his groove in the recently concluded Indian Premier League while featuring for Delhi Capitals. Fans and former cricketers have termed the left-arm wrist spinner's inclusion an 'X factor'. Such a tag often culminates in pressure, but that is not the case for Kuldeep, who is aware of England's style of play. "No, I do not feel any pressure as I feel it is not something that one should take pressure for. I think if one gets a good opportunity and gives their best, then it is a done job there. I have played against England last year, and have an idea about their playing style. The only thing is that one has to be very alert all the time and stay focused," Kuldeep said while speaking to Boria Majumdar on Revsportz. Kuldeep mapped out England's aggressive approach, which doesn't allow a bowler to be defensive. During England's tour of India last year, Kuldeep left the touring party bamboozled and scalped 19 wickets at 20.16. "Unlike other teams, with the England team, one cannot relax and play defensive. England bat in a very aggressive manner, so one has to very much be in the game and plan your overs accordingly. I learnt a lot about fielding playing that England series, so I hope to apply those learnings this time in England. And most importantly, enjoy my bowling, as that is what gets you wickets," he said. He made his sole appearance in England at the iconic Lord's and went wicketless in his nine-over spell as India succumbed to a heavy defeat by an innings and 159 runs. Since then, Kuldeep has upped his game to a new level and unlocked one aspect that could be the key behind adding names to his wicket-taking column. "When I played in 2018 [at Lord's] with the Dukes, I personally experienced that Dukes are a bit hard and drift more. So, as a spinner, if one can control that, then it can be challenging for the batsmen. Because it is hard, it bounces more, and the spin is very sharp if one gets a spin-friendly track," he said. "It's a bit like the SG ball, and the seam is protruding. Kookaburra, on the other hand, is very different and gives spinners a very good grip due to its rounded nature. I like it personally. But overall, it takes adjustment and time spent with the ball to get used to it," he added.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
India wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav keen on applying his learning in England
New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): India's 'Chinaman' spinner Kuldeep Yadav remains pressure free despite the evolving expectations about the impact he can create during the five anticipated Tests in England. Kuldeep, who holds a fair share of experience playing against the Three Lions, is looking to instil what he has learned on the field if he gets a chance to put his craft on show. Kuldeep is set to return to the Test format for India for the first time since the home series against New Zealand last October. He missed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to injury but found his groove in the recently concluded Indian Premier League while featuring for Delhi Capitals. Fans and former cricketers have termed the left-arm wrist spinner's inclusion an 'X factor'. Such a tag often culminates in pressure, but that is not the case for Kuldeep, who is aware of England's style of play. 'No, I do not feel any pressure as I feel it is not something that one should take pressure for. I think if one gets a good opportunity and gives their best, then it is a done job there. I have played against England last year, and have an idea about their playing style. The only thing is that one has to be very alert all the time and stay focused,' Kuldeep said while speaking to Boria Majumdar on Revsportz. Kuldeep mapped out England's aggressive approach, which doesn't allow a bowler to be defensive. During England's tour of India last year, Kuldeep left the touring party bamboozled and scalped 19 wickets at 20.16. 'Unlike other teams, with the England team, one cannot relax and play defensive. England bat in a very aggressive manner, so one has to very much be in the game and plan your overs accordingly. I learnt a lot about fielding playing that England series, so I hope to apply those learnings this time in England. And most importantly, enjoy my bowling, as that is what gets you wickets,' he said. He made his sole appearance in England at the iconic Lord's and went wicketless in his nine-over spell as India succumbed to a heavy defeat by an innings and 159 runs. Since then, Kuldeep has upped his game to a new level and unlocked one aspect that could be the key behind adding names to his wicket-taking column. 'When I played in 2018 [at Lord's] with the Dukes, I personally experienced that Dukes are a bit hard and drift more. So, as a spinner, if one can control that, then it can be challenging for the batsmen. Because it is hard, it bounces more, and the spin is very sharp if one gets a spin-friendly track,' he said. 'It's a bit like the SG ball, and the seam is protruding. Kookaburra, on the other hand, is very different and gives spinners a very good grip due to its rounded nature. I like it personally. But overall, it takes adjustment and time spent with the ball to get used to it,' he added. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kuldeep Yadav engaged to Vanshika; wedding likely in November, confirms coach Kapil Pandey
Indian bowler Kuldeep Yadav got engaged to his childhood friend Vanshika in Lucknow on Wednesday. The couple, who hail from Kanpur, exchanged rings in the presence of close family and friends. Among the guests were cricketer Rinku Singh and his to-be fiancée, MP Priya Saroj. Kapil Pandey, Kuldeep's coach since 2004, tells us, 'They have known each other since they were children but probably became closer after Kuldeep's U-19. Vanshika is a bright girl and was in Melbourne (Australia) for her higher studies.' He also shares the tongue-in-cheek blessing for the couple with us: 'In my aashirwad, I said, 'Yeh Chinaman (left-hand spinner) hai aur tum leg spin dalna aur phir googly daal kar bowled kar dena.'' Kapil says the ceremony was delayed after the Indian Premier League (IPL) was stalled due to Operation Sindoor. He adds, 'The IPL has just ended and the England tour will start soon, so players couldn't join. The wedding will be finalised on an auspicious date, probably in November. A starry turnout is expected.' Priyanka's father Yogender Singh works with Life Insurance Corporation of India. Centrum hotel's owner Sarvesh Goel confirms, 'Yes, this was scheduled to be a big affair but was toned down after the IPL got pushed. As per discussion with Kuldeep's father the wedding will probably be held in Mussoorie probably in November followed by a big reception at our hotel. The date is yet to be locked.' Photos from the engagement ceremony went viral on social media. From her official X handle, Priya Saroj shared: 'A forever in the making — heartfelt congratulations to Kuldeep Bhaiya and Vanshika (sic)!' Kapil reveals that Kuldeep is focused on the Test series and was 'sweating it out till the day before the engagement. Kuldeep is in good form, and we are expecting a good show from him in the upcoming Test series. He did well in the IPL with 15 wickets in 14 matches and wish he carries on from this for Team India in the long format (Test match) of cricket from June 20.'
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kuldeep Yadav gets engaged, know all about star India cricketer's fiance, they will get married by..., her name is...
In this collection of pictures we shall know the news of Kuldeep Yadav's engagement and we will also know the woman he will get married to. Let's dive in. Kuldeep Yadav, widely recognized as the Chinaman bowler in cricket circles, recently got engaged to his longtime companion from childhood. The engagement event was hosted in Lucknow on Wednesday. Several prominent cricketers from Uttar Pradesh, along with close relatives, were present for the occasion. The engagement ceremony was kept private by the star spinner who played for Delhi Capitals in IPL. The engagement ceremony of Indian team's Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika took place in a ceremony held in Lucknow. Let us inform you that Vanshika resides in Shyam Nagar, Kanpur and she works in LIC. Vanshika and Kuldeep Yadav are childhood friends. With the passage of time, friendship developed into love and now both of them got engaged. A lot of cricketers like Rinku Singh have reached Kuldeep's engagement ceremony. There was talk of Kuldeep's engagement since a few days, but with whom will he get engaged? No one knew about this. However, his fans probably did not know that he will hold the engagement ceremony in Lucknow instead of Kanpur. Kuldeep-Vanshika's childhood friendship gradually turned into love and now both of them have decided to be with each other. Kuldeep and Vanshika's wedding ceremony was earlier scheduled for June 29, but has now been postponed due to the England tour. According to sources, both will tie the knot by the end of this year. Earlier, Kuldeep had never revealed anything about his personal life and Vanshika. He is a part of the Indian team in the five-match Test series starting in England from June 20.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Vanshika, fiance of star India and Delhi Capitals cricketer, they met...
In this collection of pictures we shall know about Star India and Delhi Capitals cricketer fiance Vanshika. Know about their love story. Let's dive in. Kuldeep Yadav, famous as Chinaman in the cricket world, got engaged to his childhood friend Vanshika. Kuldeep's engagement ceremony took place in a ceremony held in Lucknow on Wednesday. Many star cricketers of UP and family members attended the ceremony. The star spinner who plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL got engaged secretly. The engagement ceremony was kept private. The engagement ceremony of Indian team's Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika took place in a ceremony held in Lucknow. Let us tell you that Vanshika is a resident of Shyam Nagar, Kanpur and she is employed in LIC. Vanshika and Kuldeep Yadav are childhood friends. Gradually the friendship turned into love and now both of them got engaged. Many cricketers including Rinku Singh have arrived at Kuldeep's engagement ceremony.
