IND vs ENG 5th Test: India's spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav takes limelight on Day 1
Updated On: 08 March, 2024 06:55 AM IST | Dharamsala | Santosh Suri
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav claims 5-72 as hosts dismiss England for 218 on Day One; Rohit Sharma & Co reach 135-1 at stumps
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Kuldeep Yadav (2nd from left) displays the ball after his five-wicket haul on Day One of the fifth Test against England at Dharamsala yesterday. Pic/AFP
Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav stole the thunder on Day One of the fifth and final Test against England here on Thursday. The focus was on R Ashwin and Jonny Bairstow, both playing their 100th match. However, Kuldeep hogged all the limelight with a devastating 15-over spell in the morning to snatch the initiative for India. He made quick inroads, taking four quick wickets before completing a five-wicket haul (5-72) and also picking up his 50th Test wicket in only his 12th game as England were bowled out for 218 in just 57.4 overs.
Before the match, there was a lot of talk about the conditions being in favour of pace bowlers and that India may opt for a third pacer at the cost of Kuldeep. However, the Indian team management retained their spin trio and the Kanpur-born spinner proved to be virtually unplayable right from the first session when the pitch was supposed to be at its best for batting. In 15 straight overs on either side of the lunch break, Kuldeep hardly delivered a loose ball, putting the famed England batting line-up under pressure.
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