Kuldeep Yadav: I wondered, ‘am I that bad?’ after roller coaster six months

Things have been like a roller coaster for Kuldeep Yadav. The bowler only played one test and two ODIs in the last six months.Things have only gotten worse for him. He was also downgraded by BCCI in their annual contract. The worst blow of all, for him, was the fact that he did not get a place in the playing XI of KKR’s IPL team. 

Critics have their polar opposite opinions about how the 26-year-old could bowl better. Some argue that he needs to pick up the pace, and some say otherwise. It is this confusion that has affected Yadav

“I wondered, ‘am I that bad?’ It’s a team-management decision and it would be wrong to go and ask them. I wasn’t played in Chennai during the IPL despite knowing it’s a turner,” Kuldeep said.

Kuldeep Yadav Playing Under MS Dhoni

Kuldeep, who has played a lot of cricket under MS Dhoni, says he has missed Dhoni’s presence and guidance.  He reiterated that one of the most important things he missed was the former India captain’s screaming from behind the stumps, and that his experience helped Yadav a lot. 

“Sometimes I miss that guidance because he (Mahi) has great experience. He used to guide us behind the wicket, kept screaming! We miss his experience,” he added.

Kuldeep, who has not been picked for the English tour, also says that the bio-bubble has only added to the problems he is facing at this point in time.

“The bio-bubble life has also thrown challenges for everyone. When I am not playing, nothing looks nice,” Kuldeep added further.

The wrist-spinner also talked about the kind of future plans he has for himself. Kuldeep said he plans to work on his bowling and his batting. He also feels that he wants to play more games to get back in rhythm.

“I want to work on my bowling and also work on my batting. To get my rhythm I need to play more games. The more I play the better I will be again,” Kuldeep concluded.