KULDEEP YADAV (KKR)

The left-arm unorthodox spinner from Uttar Pradesh, Kuldeep Yadav, has made it big after making waves in the IPL for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Initially picked by the MI, he went to the KKR even before making his debut. He became a premier spinner in the Indian circuit with his variations that could not be read easily from the batting end.

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Yadav has picked 39 wickets in 39 innings for KKR. He has a slightly higher economy of 8.33 but makes a huge impact against players who are not very good against spin. He made his international debut on the back of his performances in the IPL and continues to pose the same threat in IPL 2020.

He is one of the most suited bowlers to bowl in UAE. He flights the ball over the batsman’s eye-line and gets it to dip close to the batsman. The pitches will not go against the bounce he generally gets after pitching but will in fact aid the turn. His prime forte is to deceive the batsmen in the air and make them play false shots. He is expected to reap great rewards in IPL 2020.