In the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been making headlines, not just for his bowling but also for his comments on Pakistani players. With 7 wickets in two matches, Yadav is in great form. Before the match against Oman, Yadav praised Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi’s batting skills. He highlighted Afridi’s impressive performance, where he scored a remarkable 33 runs off 16 balls, including 4 sixes against India, and followed it up with an unbeaten 29 runs against UAE. When questioned about his approach, Yadav mentioned that he focuses on the batsman, irrespective of any controversies. He also stated that the wickets in the tournament are ideal for spinners. Regarding the England tour, Yadav shared that he was almost selected for four matches, but the team’s need for batting depth prevented him from playing. He also added that he is working on improving his batting.
