Can Kuldeep Yadav become the Wasim Akram of spin?

[shaz619]

A southpaw who bowls left arm wrist spin ! there really is no one quiet like this rare breed.

Wrist spin has been a dying art but we are very blessed to have the likes of Shadab Khan, Yasir Khan and Kuldeep Yadav on the scene right now. Wrist spin is the most challenging art for any bowler in my opinion, it is also one of the primary reasons why you"ll find more offies and other 'mystery' spinners on the scene because those trades are easier to master.

Kuldeep can bowl the leggie, googly and straight one all with unconventional grips which make him very hard to pick from the hand, teams can study him extensively but when you're up against a unique bowler with a whippy arm it is not easy to bat.

He doesn't bowl into the wicket at pace but tends to flight the ball and entices the batsman by tossing it up encouraging batsman to play risky strokes from in or out their crease.

His cricketing IQ is also very high, he understands the demands of specific wickets and will bowl accordingly by varying his pace to generate drift or allow the ball to skid through, all while he flights the ball. Backhand variations will always generate extra bounce to making him dangerous on wickets all around the world and such lefties especially do not require square turners, they are arguably more effective on grassy / bouncy / flat surfaces because this also allows them to control their speed and accuracy better.

One hell of a prospect which needs to be fast tracked at the Test level and given a long rope, easily the most exciting spinner to come out of India since Anil Kumble. He has all the tools to succeed but just needs to gain more experience dealing with pressure situations and playing at the top level, there will be days where he will be smashed to pieces but in the long run if India give him confidence he will repay that faith with double the reward because rhythm is the be and end all for a wrist spinner.

 

[shaz619]

Everyone knows am a huge fan of leg spin bowling and despite me not enjoying cricket in the current era I always look out for elite spinners and Kuldeep is certainly one of those who has a bright future, it's a pleasure to watch him bowl. Kohli and the selectors need to pick him for the Test series and persist with him throughout, regardless of performance in this moment it is important for him to gain experience at the top level.

 

[shaz619]

Wasim was a leftie to with a whippy arm who had every trick in the book, a bowler we had not seen before or could prepare for; Kuldeep can be described in the same vein although whether he can attain supremacy at a similar level remains to be seen but I have no doubt he will be very effective in the limited forms.

 

[cricketjoshila]

This is facepalm stuff.

Let Kuldeep get 200 test wickets and then bring the great wasim akram into comparision.

 

[shaz619]

This is facepalm stuff.

Let Kuldeep get 200 test wickets and then bring the great wasim akram into comparision.

Read all the posts first before posting facepalm stuff, haven't said he is already at Wasim's level or will reach similar greatness. Mentioned Wasim because similarly there is no spinner out there quiet like Kuldeep just like there was no one quiet like Wasim strictly in terms of their individual tools and not making a comparison of their accomplishments, you'd have to go back maybe 50-100 years to find a left arm wrist spinner.

 

[shaz619]

Man these Indians are something else, whether you give a bit of praise or a few smacks they always get their knickers in a twist. But ignoring all that you should appreciate Kuldeep in this moment and his potential, no one is saying he is already an all time great or something.

 

[Proactive_]

I've rated him highly ever since he announced himself on a greenish pitch in the deciding Test against Aus. at Dharamsala. I was amazed when his best bowling performances table came up on the screen and all 5 out of were overseas! Just needs to keep his head in place and he'll be the mainstay of Indian spin bowling for the next 15 years.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

This is facepalm stuff.

Let Kuldeep get 200 test wickets and then bring the great wasim akram into comparision.

Atleast read the OP first before facepalming. He is not criticising Kuldeep Yadav or making fun of him.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Wasim was a leftie to with a whippy arm who had every trick in the book, a bowler we had not seen before or could prepare for; Kuldeep can be described in the same vein although whether he can attain supremacy at a similar level remains to be seen but I have no doubt he will be very effective in the limited forms.

There were only few left arm chinaman bowlers in cricket. Brad Hogg, Paul Adams, Michael Bevan too used to bowl like that. He can surely become the best in his category.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Atleast read the OP first before facepalming. He is not criticising Kuldeep Yadav or making fun of him.

Any comparision with someone like Wasim is facepalm stuff. If he had praised Kuldeep without a comparision to the greatest left arm bowler ever it would be different.

 

[JaDed]

As an Indian I would hope so, his career is progressing well , problem is does he have the hunger.

Ash might not as good but had the hunger, Piyush and Mishra were better than Ash but look what happened.

Fingers crossed about this one.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Any comparision with someone like Wasim is facepalm stuff. If he had praised Kuldeep without a comparision to the greatest left arm bowler ever it would be different.

Can Kuldeep Yadav become the Wasim Akram of spin?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

As an Indian I would hope so, his career is progressing well , problem is does he have the hunger.

Ash might not as good but had the hunger, Piyush and Mishra were better than Ash but look what happened.

Fingers crossed about this one.

He does look hungry though.

 

[Madplayer]

I think its safe enough to say that he will over take any other chinaman that has played the game. Well his only competition is Brad hogg to be honest. And he isnt hard to beat.

 

[Hasan123]

Too early to call. He will be a very good bowler but can't say if he will be an ATG yet.

 

[Ab Fan]

There was, will and never be anyone like Wasim Akram.

 

[shaz619]

As an Indian I would hope so, his career is progressing well , problem is does he have the hunger.

Ash might not as good but had the hunger, Piyush and Mishra were better than Ash but look what happened.

Fingers crossed about this one.

True, hunger, desire, heart and mental fortitude are the most important qualities to have and he will need to prove these beyond the potential with regards to his exceptional skill and versatility. If he stays away from the glitz and glam he will do quiet well, there seems to be an issue in this era when it comes to respecting our sport and its rich history; when we look at some of the all time greats they spoke very highly of their role models and how they to want to enhance their legacy in the most testing formats. I don't get the same vibe from this gen, but this is where leadership is so important to guide these youngsters.

 

[KingKhanWC]

He was out bowled by Moeen and Adil today, conceding nearly 70 runs on a spinning track.

Has showed he has some skills but imo he will fade away just like Mishra, Chawla when the opposition start working him out and attacking him.

 

[troodon]

Wasim Akram of Spin?

India already had someone like than in mid 2000's. His name is Irfan Pathan.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Wasim Akram of Spin?

India already had someone like than in mid 2000's. His name is Irfan Pathan.

He became a spinner after Chappell became our coach otherwise in 2003-2004 tour of Australia he was bowling 140+.

 

[OmarKhan99]

There are a few Left-Arm Unorthodox spinners (or aptly coined "Chinamen") out there. Two of them were involved in the recent SL vs SA test, Lakshan Sandakan and Tabraiz Shamsi. Kuldeep does seem to have much better control and temperament. Keen to see his progress.