A day before the fourth and the last game of the India vs Australia series, the Indian cricket fraternity and fan following went through a shock after it was learned that skipper Virat Kohli will not the Dharamsala Test. He was ruled out and Kuldeep Yadav was the pick in his place. The 22-year-old China man bowler made the most of his chance at his debut and dismantled the Australian batting line-up.
He did the same thing what actor Sushant Singh Rajput said in the film ‘M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story’ i.e.,”Dhaaga Khol Diya Ekdum.”
Most of the Aussie batsmen, who came top in the order except Steven Smith, couldn’t survive against the spin of this young debutant and gave their wickets as a debut gift. Starting from David Warner to Pat Cummins, he dismissed 4 Australian batsmen who looked spirited and confident at a certain point of time. The scalps extracted by Yadav includes David Warner (56), Peter Handscomb (8), Glenn Maxwell (8) and Pat Cummins (21).
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Kuldeep brought the guests down to their knees and caused the major destruction to the team. His attack was tremendous and his performance overshadowed the absence of Virat Kohli in Dharamsala. By the third session on day 1, Kuldeep Yadav not only became the most praised bowler of the day but his name also became the most trending topic on Twitter.
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The Twitteratis, including several veteran Indian cricketers, poured their wishes for him on the micro-blogging site.
I am impressed with @imkuldeep18‘s variations and the way he has started. Keep going strong, this can be your match to shine.
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 25, 2017
While Kohli misses out, it’s a big day for Kuldeep Yadav – the left-arm chinaman spinner will make his Test debut in Dharamsala #IndvAus
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 25, 2017
First day at the office and you get to lead the board of directors out of the conference room. What a debut #KuldeepYadav !!!!!#INDvsAUS
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) March 25, 2017
A chinaman bowling India into the test match: Kuldeep Yadav brings yet another twist to a great test series.. super stuff. #IndvAus
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) March 25, 2017
Imagine how @imkuldeep18 ‘s feeling at the moment. Years of hard work, doubts, naysayers – And now the realisation That he belongs #IndvAus
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) March 25, 2017
Absolutely delighted that @BCCI have selected @imkuldeep18 for his first Test. Saw him at the @ICC Under 19 WC 2014 and he was outstanding!
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) March 25, 2017
Test cap for Kuldeep Yadav. Yet to know who he’s replaced
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 25, 2017
Saw him in the under 19 WC 3 years back. Became an instant fan. Great to see Kuldeep Yadav become the 288th Test player for India.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 25, 2017
Keep counting. #KuldeepYadav has four now. @MohammadKaif was spot on with his prediction a 8:46 am today. Cummins c&b. Aus 245/7 #INDvAUS
— Jaspreet Sahni (@Jaspreet_TOI) March 25, 2017
After seeing #KuldeepYadav performance I’m like…#IndvAus #DharamsalaTest #Dharamshala pic.twitter.com/TJhtp9S0Kv
— Sir Virat Kohli (@imVkohlee) March 25, 2017
Debutant Kuldeep Yadav turned the match upside down with two big wickets. #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/yCJBCOnEEC
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 25, 2017
Yadavs always perform.. this time not in election.. compensated in test cricket!! #KuldeepYadav #IndvAus
— Sameer Pandey (@sameer16051994) March 25, 2017
this time I just blown away captain in his role @imVkohli @imkuldeep18 pic.twitter.com/eoYgmdBcXu
— Phillauri(@PreetamVK18) March 25, 2017
@anilkumble1074 Talking, Appreciating & Discussing with @imkuldeep18 in Between the Overs of the Match #IndvAus pic.twitter.com/GXG99XDmzd
— Sharma Ji (Akki Fan) (@imAbhishrma) March 25, 2017
We may see @imkuldeep18 Chinaman bowler as India’s main bowler very soon #INDvsAUS @BCCI @StarSportsIndia
— abdul raheem sheikh (@main_ars) March 25, 2017
This is a fairy-tale debut for Kuldeep Yadav. #KuldeepYadav #kuldeep #IndvAus pic.twitter.com/82IT01Tf4v
— Cricspirit.com (@Cricspirit) March 25, 2017
Kuldeep Yadav has different taste and loves to try new positions. Truly a chinaman #IndvAus pic.twitter.com/WeHEBBB7Py
— Piyush Jain (@PJ_CRACKER) March 25, 2017
@imkuldeep18 BRAVO!! 4 already….. pic.twitter.com/7QHKSFBnP6
— Dr_Dang (@chalak_chora) March 25, 2017