‘Wickets are…’: Kuldeep expresses amazement at SA conditions

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav celebrated his 29th birthday by becoming the second Indian bowler to claim two five-wicket hauls in T20Is, following medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He expressed initial concerns about his rhythm but found the conditions favorable for spin bowling. Kuldeep’s figures of 5/17 played a pivotal role in India’s 106-run victory, leveling the three-match T20 series at 1-1. He expressed his surprise at the spin-friendly conditions on South African pitches. Adapting with resilience, he made changes to his bowling technique, emphasizing aggression and a focus on length.