Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Kuldeep Yadav Joins Yorkshire for English County Season
Kuldeep Yadav, an Indian cricket player who bowls with his left hand and uses his wrist to spin the ball, has joined a team called Yorkshire in England.
He will play eight matches for them.
Yorkshire thinks he will do well because the weather is dry, which helps spinners.
Another Indian player, Ashutosh Sharma, who hasn't played for India yet, also did well in his first match for a team called Hampshire.
He took three wickets and helped his team win.
Kuldeep has played for India and has taken many wickets in both Test and One Day International matches.
He did really well against England in a series at home in 2024.
Even though the coach of India's team doesn't seem to believe in him much, Yorkshire is excited to have him.
Kuldeep Yadav signs with Yorkshire for eight matches in the ongoing English county season.
Yorkshire management anticipates Kuldeep's left-arm wrist spin will be crucial in the dry English summer.
Uncapped Indian all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma took three wickets on his debut for Hampshire.
Sharma's performance helped Hampshire secure a 50-run victory over Yorkshire in a One-day match.
Kuldeep Yadav has taken 79 wickets in Test matches and 194 wickets in One Day Internationals.
- Who
- Kuldeep Yadav, an Indian international spinner, and Ashutosh Sharma, an uncapped Indian all-rounder.
- What
- Kuldeep Yadav has signed with Yorkshire for eight matches in the ongoing English county season, while Ashutosh Sharma made a significant debut for Hampshire.
- When
- Kuldeep Yadav signed on Wednesday and will play in matches starting from Friday.
- Where
- Yorkshire and Hampshire in England.
- Why
- Yorkshire management believes Kuldeep's left-arm wrist spin will be crucial in the dry English summer, and Ashutosh Sharma's performance showcased Indian talent in the English domestic circuit.
Yorkshire Management
India Head Coach
Kuldeep Yadav's Potential
Yorkshire Management
Yorkshire management believes Kuldeep Yadav will add value during a hot and dry English summer with his left-arm wrist spin.
India Head Coach
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has repeatedly overlooked Kuldeep Yadav, showing little faith in his abilities.
- Player
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Team
- Yorkshire
- Matches
- Eight matches (five One Day Cup, three Championship fixtures)
- Age
- 31
- Test Wickets
- 79 wickets at an average of 22
- ODI Wickets
- 194 wickets with a best of 6-25
- Recent Performance
- 19 wickets in the 2024 five-match series against England
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Uncapped Indian all-rounder who took 3 for 48 on debut for Hampshire
Sources
Ignored by India, Kuldeep gets big County deal
Kuldeep Yadav Signs For Yorkshire To Play Five One Day Cup, Three Red-ball Games
Sidelined by Team India, Kuldeep Yadav Signs For Sachin Tendulkar's Former Team In England
Kuldeep Yadav Signs For Yorkshire, India Spinner Set For Maiden County Cricket Stint
After England snub, Kuldeep lands Yorkshire county deal
