Kuldeep Yadav makes big gains in ICC all-rounders rankings, rises in bowlers’ chart too

On the again of some splendid performances in the India vs England Test sequence, Kuldeep Yadav is among the many key Indian gamers rising in the ICC rankings. The International Cricket Council on Wednesday launched its weekly replace of rankings, the place a number of Indian stars reaped rewards for the 4-1 sequence win over England.

Kuldeep Yadav, who was an important cog for the staff in the 4 Tests he performed, has jumped a number of locations in each – all-rounders’ rankings in addition to in the bowlers’ chart. Kuldeep has jumped 15 locations in the ICC Test bowlers’ rankings and now stands on sixteenth. he’s the 4th Indian in the highest 20 in the listing which is now led by Ravichandran Ashwin, who took the highest spot from Jasprit Bumrah.

Meanwhile, Kuldeep has additionally scaled 17 spots in the all-rounders’ chart to rise to the thirty sixth place. In the method, he has additionally gone previous Shardul Thakur, who’s ranked thirty eighth in the all-rounders’ listing.

Kuldeep had a sensational sequence in opposition to England. He didn’t play the primary Test however was a part of the remaining 4 video games for the hosts. He took a complete of 19 wickets from 4 video games and was the joint-third-highest wicket-taker in the sequence. Kuldeep took a five-for and a four-wicket-haul in the ultimate two Tests in Ranchi and Dharamsala. 

With the bat, he made some essential contributions whereas was additionally promoted up the order for the function of the nightwatchman. He scored 97 runs in the six innings he batted. The Southpaw had essential partnerships in difficult instances – a 77-run stand with Dhruv Jurel in the second innings of the 4th Test after which a 49-run affiliation with Jasprit Bumrah in India’s solely innings in the Dharamsala Test.

In the Ranchi Test, Kuldeep made 28 and partnered with Jurel when India had been 177/7 in reply to England’s 353. In the Dharamsala Test, the Southpaw made 30 and added to India’s lead alongside Jasprit Bumrah after a number of wickets fell in succession. The two led India to 477.