“He has shown that he can make a difference”,Sunil Gavaskar appreciates Kuldeep Yadav.

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on India’s star spinner Kuldeep Yadav for his exceptional performance in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. Yadav has emerged as a standout performer, having taken nine wickets in just four matches, making him the leading wicket-taker for the Men in Blue during the tournament. Sporting an impressive economy rate of 3.70, Yadav’s contribution has been pivotal to India’s success in the Asia Cup.

Gavaskar expressed admiration for Yadav’s wrist-spin skills, underscoring the fact that wrist spinners, whether right-arm or left-arm, possess the invaluable knack of securing crucial wickets. He emphasized that in limited-overs cricket, taking wickets is as significant as delivering the best dot balls. Furthermore, Gavaskar commended Yadav’s tactical approach, which involves bowling flatter deliveries and imparting substantial spin on the ball, rendering him a formidable force against any opposition.

Despite his absence from the Super Four clash against Bangladesh, Yadav is anticipated to make a triumphant return for the final match against Sri Lanka scheduled for September 17 in Colombo. His presence in this critical encounter is poised to be a game-changing factor in India’s quest for victory.

Gavaskar said “Kuldeep has shown that he can make a difference. Wrist spin, whether it is right-arm of left-arm, can get you wickets. And wickets are the best dot balls in limited overs cricket. Also, the fact that he is bowling a little flatter, not giving that much air, getting the ball to spin, makes him difficult to play.”