Did Kuldeep Yadav Win the Impact Player of the Series Award After India's 2-1 Series Victory?
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Key Takeaways
- Kuldeep Yadav named Impact Player of the Series.
- He took nine wickets in the ODI series against South Africa.
- India won the series 2-1.
- Upcoming T20I series starts on December 9.
- Kuldeep's performance was crucial in a batting-heavy series.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (NationPress) Following India's impressive 2-1 triumph in the ODI series against South Africa, left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav was honored with the impact player of the series award.
The spinner from Kanpur claimed nine wickets across three matches, boasting an average of 20.77, making him the highest wicket-taker in a series primarily ruled by batters.
In a video shared on BCCI’s social media platforms, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate remarked, 'I have the privilege of presenting the impact player of the series. In a series where contributions came from all players, the standout performer is Kuldeep Yadav.'
Kuldeep responded modestly, stating, 'I have nothing much to add; everything the coach has said is accurate. Congratulations to Virat bhai and Jaisu for their outstanding performances.'
Kuldeep commenced the series with figures of 4-68 in the opener at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, followed by a single wicket in Raipur. He rebounded strongly, delivering another stellar performance with a four-wicket haul at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, where India clinched the series-deciding match by nine wickets.
His next appearance will be in a five-match T20I series against South Africa, starting on December 9 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The series continues in New Chandigarh (December 11), Dharamsala (December 14), Lucknow (December 17), and Ahmedabad (December 19).