Curated By: Aakash Biswas
Last Updated: September 30, 2023, 16:35 IST
Kuldeep Yadav gained participant of the sequence award within the Asia Cup 2023. (AFP Photo)
Former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam believes that Kuldeep Yadav will give India a definite benefit within the center overs throughout the World Cup
Kuldeep Yadav’s presence in India’s World Cup squad is a press release of his brilliance with the ball within the 50-over format up to now 12 months. Since getting back from a knee damage, the 28-year-old has been a distinct participant altogether. He has labored on his arm velocity and angles, serving to him reap constructive leads to Indian colors. With 33 wickets in 17 ODIs, averaging 16.03, Kuldeep is presently the very best wicket-taker for India within the ODIs.
The leg-spinner is being seen as India’s trump card within the World Cup at dwelling and former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam believes that Kuldeep will give India a definite benefit within the center overs throughout the World Cup 2023, beginning October 5.
Speaking with news company PTI, Alam mentioned Kuldeep is the very best spinner going into the World Cup and also will play a significant function when the boys in blue meet arch-rivals Pakistan within the much-anticipated conflict on October 14 in Ahmedabad.
“The way India played in Asia Cup and played the final (decimating Sri Lanka). They look like the team to beat. Their spin attack stands out. Kuldeep is going to play a major role in the tournament. He will test the batters of all teams,” Alam informed PTI.
“Jadeja and Kuldeep make a lethal combination. Kuldeep is a match-winner. He is the best spinner in this World Cup in my opinion. Now you also have (Ravichandran) Ashwin back,” mentioned the 81-year-old.
Alam added that India’s batting, together with greats like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in addition to the in-form Shubman Gill makes the hosts a robust contender to win the trophy.
‘Spin attack a concern for Pakistan’
Pakistan couldn’t defend 345 within the opening warm-up match towards New Zealand right here on Friday as their premier spinner Shadab Khan didn’t bowl whereas left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz leaked runs. Leggie Usama Mir, although, made an impression with two wickets.
Alam mentioned Pakistan spinners, nevertheless, don’t encourage the identical confidence.
“In the bowling department, Pakistan’s spin attack is weak in the middle overs. In the Asia Cup, we struggled. It is important for them to do well in this phase else teams will easily score 300 against them. Naseem Shah is young and quick and he too will be missed with the new ball,” mentioned Alam referring to Shah’s damage.
(With PTI Inputs)
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