Why is no one talking about Kuldeep Yadav?
Seriously, while the IPL spotlight constantly swings between Virat Kohli, Nicholas Pooran, and Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep has quietly been weaving magic. In an era where batters are smashing bowlers like they’re throwdown machines, Kuldeep has bagged 55 wickets in his last 43 IPL matches. That’s not just impressive—it’s elite, especially in T20 cricket.
And let’s look at what he’s doing this season in IPL 2025. Against LSG? 2 for 20. Versus SRH? 3 for 22. CSK? 1 for 30. RCB? 2 for 17. The man isn’t just consistent—he’s clutch. He bowls when the pressure’s sky-high and still manages to choke the flow of runs while picking key wickets. His control, flight, and that deceptive googly? Chef’s kiss.
But behind this resurgence, there’s a key figure—Rishabh Pant. When Kuldeep was struggling post his stint with KKR, many doubted if he’d ever return to top form. But Pant stepped up like a true captain and friend, telling him, “There is no better bowler than you in India.” That one moment of belief lit the spark, and the comeback began.
Today, Kuldeep Yadav isn’t just performing—he’s redefining what a wrist-spinner can do in modern-day IPL. Quietly, without fanfare, he’s scripting one of the most underrated redemption arcs in recent cricket memory.
So maybe it’s time we shift the narrative a little. The man deserves more than a passing mention. Kuldeep is not just back—he’s better than ever. Give him his flowers.
