Indian left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has joined Yorkshire as an overseas signing for the remainder of the English domestic season. The club announced on Wednesday that he will feature in five One-Day Cup matches from July 24 to August 2 before departing for India’s two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in August. He is expected to return in September to play the club’s final three County Championship matches.
Kuldeep expressed delight at joining Yorkshire, calling it a privilege to represent a club with such a rich history. ‘I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of playing in English conditions,’ he said. ‘After speaking with the management, I became really excited to join up with the team.’
Yorkshire General Manager of Cricket Gavin Hamilton hailed the signing, stating, ‘Kuldeep is an accomplished, international quality player who will add incredible strength to our lineup. Given the dry summer, we expect spin to play an important role. Kuldeep gives us another dimension with his left-arm wrist spin and brings a wealth of experience at the highest level.’
Notably, Kuldeep did not play a single match during India’s white-ball tour of Ireland and England, making this county stint crucial for his form. He last played in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June.
Article and image source: afghanistansun.com
