“He sat out throughout the series and served water” - Mohammad Kaif heaps praise on star Indian cricketer

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif heaps praise on star Indian cricketer for his match-winning four-wicket haul against the hosts, the United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday, September 10, in Dubai.

Speaking on his Instagram handle, Kaif has asserted that while Kuldeep sat on the bench for the whole duration of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with only net practice, he made a strong comeback, winning the player of the match award upon his return. 

“Kuldeep Yadav did not play any match on the England tour. He sat out throughout the series and served water. He only practiced, and after 108 days, he got the opportunity to play in the Asia Cup against the UAE. With four wickets, he became Player of the Match,” Mohammad Kaif said on his Instagram handle.

Furthermore, Kaif also reckoned that had Kuldeep bowled his full quota of four overs, he could’ve achieved a five-wicket haul or a six-fer. Moreover, he also felt that Kuldeep is a genuine wicket-taker against any opposition, adding that he would emerge as India’s X-factor in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 campaign.

“Kuldeep Yadav gave just seven runs and bagged four wickets. He took three wickets in his second over, in just one over. The match ended there. Bowled just 13 balls and bagged four wickets, and there were 11 deliveries to spare. If he had bowled those 11 balls, he would have finished with five or six wickets,” he added.

“Don’t say that the UAE is a weaker team. I can understand. You can bring Pakistan, New Zealand, play an IPL match, you bowl him (Kuldeep Yadav) anywhere in the middle overs, he’s a genuine wicket-taker. That’s why the Indian team has got a bowler who has form and became Man of the Match. Asia Cup mein yeh ban jayega turup ka ikka (He will become X-factor in Asia Cup),” he concluded.

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