Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav paid a visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and posed in front of the statue of Shane Warne for a photo. Yadav has been a die hard fan of the former Australian legend and has seen him as an inspiration. Kuldeep, who emerged as one of India’s best spinners, has recently found himself in contention for a spot across all formats of the game.
Kuldeep Yadav pays tribute to Shane Warne
Kuldeep Yadav shared an emotional bond with Shane Warne and he revealed details of it during a show on Breakfast With Champions. The Indian spinner was heartbroken on hearing the demise of the legend.
“Shane Warne was my idol, and I had a very strong connection with him,” said Kuldeep during his visit to MCG.
“I still get emotional when I think about Warnie—it feels like I’ve lost someone from my family,” he added.
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Kuldeep Yadav played a crucial role in India’s journey to lifting the T20 World Cup 2024. He picked up 10 crucial wickets in just five matches, boasting an impressive economy rate of 6.95.
The spinner will next be in action in the Duleep Trophy where he will be a part of Team A playing under captain Shubman Gill. The tournament will be Kuldeep’s chance to impress the selectors and secure a spot in the Test side in what is going to be a hectic season for India.
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