Kuldeep Yadav Joins Yorkshire For County Season

LEEDS-Premier Indian left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed with English county side Yorkshire as an overseas player for the remainder of the domestic season, the club announced on July 22.

Under the agreement, Kuldeep will play five One-Day Cup matches before returning to Headingley for three of Yorkshire’s final four County Championship fixtures in September. He is set to make his debut for the club in a 50-over match against Glamorgan at Neath on July 24.

“I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of playing in English conditions, and after speaking with the management, I became really excited to join up with the team. I’m looking forward to making a positive contribution during my time at Headingley,” Kuldeep said.

Yorkshire general manager of cricket Gavin Hamilton said Kuldeep’s arrival would strengthen the club’s bowling attack during the closing stages of the season.

“Given the dry summer we’ve experienced, we expect spin to play an important role during the closing stages of the season. Kuldeep gives us another dimension with his left-arm wrist spin and brings a wealth of experience at the highest level. We’re delighted to welcome him to Yorkshire,” Hamilton said.

Kuldeep joins fellow Indians Yuzvendra Chahal (Northamptonshire), Jaydev Unadkat (Sussex), Manav Suthar (Warwickshire), R. Sai Kishore (Gloucestershire) and Ashutosh Sharma (Hampshire), who are also playing county cricket in England this season. (IANS)