Kuldeep Yadav names ex-India captain as his biggest 'Guiding Force' and it is NOT MS Dhoni

Kuldeep Yav has been selected in an 18-member squ by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for India’s upcoming home Test series against England. Ahe of series, left-arm spinner interacted with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise. In interview, as shared by franchise on ir social media platforms, 26-year-old can be seen chronicling his journey as a youngster into becoming an Indian cricketer and impact a certain former KKR captain has h on him.

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Kuldeep Yav credits former India and KKR captain Gautam Gambhir for guidance

Kuldeep Yav was acquired by KKR franchise ahe of 2014 season of Indian Premier League (IPL) competition. Playing under Gautam Gambhir’s leership at time, left-arm spinner said that his “life changed drastically” in KKR camp. He said that Gambhir was always re as a “leer” who offered him assistance every time he required.

Kuldeep Yav ded that Gautam Gambhir used to vise him “what to bowl” depending upon match situations. He claimed that Gambhir helped him honed his skills before former Indian cricketer shifted bases to ar franchise. Here is a look at entire interview where Yav can be seen expressing his mirations for two-time IPL winning captain of KKR.

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Kuldeep Yav with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli

Kuldeep Yav me his international debut in 2017 under leership of Team India captain Virat Kohli. However, former Indian captain MS Dhoni often used to pass on tips to Yav from behind stumps whenever he came on to bowl. To date, he has represented his national side in six Tests, 61 ODIs and 21 T20I matches.

Kuldeep Yav among KKR list of retained players 2021

On January 20, KKR anunced a list of ir 17 retentions for upcoming IPL 2021 season. Kuldeep Yav mand to retain his spot, despite a below-par outing in previous edition of tournament. He was retained alongside likes of skipper Eoin Morgan and KKR veterans Dinesh Karthik, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine.

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Here is a look at entire KKR list of retained players 2021, watch video

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Im source: IPLT20.COM