Kuldeep Yadav, the Indian left-arm spinner, took to his official social media handles and posted a few images of him standing alongside the statue of Shane Warne outside the MCG. (Image Credits: X/ @imkuldeep18)
“Bowling Shane…. Always & Forever,” Yadav wrote in the caption to the images. (Image Credits: X/ @imkuldeep18)
As a wrist spinner like the legendary Australian cricketer, Kuldeep is amongst the many who idolised Warne and was deeply saddened by his passing in March 2022. Yadav has often spoken openly how he shared a close bond with Warne and how the Australian great helped him with his bowling a lot of the time. (Image Credits: X/ @imkuldeep18)
Shane Warne, hailing from Victoria, was honoured with a 300 kg bronze statue at the MCG in 2011 to celebrate his remarkable achievements. With 708 wickets, he became Australia’s highest Test wicket-taker and the second-highest overall, revolutionising wrist spin and inspiring players like Kuldeep Yadav. (Image Credits: ICC Official Website)
Kuldeep Yadav’s last appearance for India was in their latest ODI series against Sri Lanka in the Island nation. India lost the series 0-2. (Image Credits: PTI)
Yadav is set to make his next appearance in Team India’s home season, starting with a Test series against Bangladesh. (Image Credits: PTI)
Published at : 23 Aug 2024 12:56 PM (IST)
