In a Test career defined more by patience than opportunities, Kuldeep Yadav has once again shown the world why he’s a special talent. On Day 3 of the ongoing second Test between India and the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the left-arm wrist spinner spun his way into the record books — taking in a commanding display of skill and control.
This performance didn’t just turn the tide of the match; it . With this five-wicket haul, his fifth in just , Kuldeep now holds the record for the , overtaking England’s Johnny Wardle, who needed 28 Tests to achieve the same. Rank Player Country Tests Played 5-Wicket Hauls 1 Kuldeep Yadav India 15 5 2 Johnny Wardle England 28 5 3 Paul Adams South Africa 45 4
What makes Kuldeep’s achievement more remarkable is the . Despite making his T