Follow UsDelhi Capitals’ (DC) left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav has heaped heavy praise on his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) counterpart Noor Ahmad. The two teams are set to collide in Match 17 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Chepauk on April 5 (Saturday).
DC have won both their games so far, and Kuldeep has taken five wickets at an average of 8.40 and an economy rate of 5.25. Meanwhile, Noor is currently the leading wicket-taker in the IPL 2025, having taken nine wickets in three matches at an average of 9.11.
“He is bowling really well and I know him personally. He is someone who is trying to learn from everyone. We had a chat last night as well. I was sitting with him and we had a chat about how to go about the leg spin,” said Kuldeep ahead of the match against CSK.
“Obviously, he has a lovely wrong’un and with that kind of a pace, it’s very difficult for a batter to pick and especially when you play in Chennai, it’s always very difficult to score against any wrist-spinner.
“I believe wrist spin, whether you bowl right or left arm, you have to adapt and learn the skill of spinning the ball and that’s what I have done over the years. Even now, I just look at how I can improve and become a better spinner, especially when my target is to play with the red ball as well.
“So, you have to develop that skill as well to spin the ball – like the normal deliveries like the chinaman, the normal leg spin. When you play T20 format, it’s totally different because you have to contain the runs as well. But at the same time, you have to pick wickets in the middle.”
The Capitals have won both their games so far, while CSK started the IPL 2025 with a win against Mumbai Indians (MI) but have lost two matches since then.