Colombo: Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav believes tweaks in his technique, including a straighter run-up and an aggressive rhythm, have helped him to improve his bowling and achieve success in ODI cricket.
The 28-year-old has taken 27 wickets from 14 matches this year, the highest by an Indian bowler in ODIs. "After the (knee) surgery (last year), my run-up has become much straighter, and rhythm has become aggressive. My hand used to fall over but that has been controlled and now it (hand) is facing the batsman, said Kuldeep in the post-match press conference.
Kuldeep said he had worked on spin and drift post-surgery to improve his efficiency. "I exerted care not to lose my spin and drift without losing my pace. If a leg-spinner lands the ball on a good length, he can pick up wickets more regularly, and loose balls can be reduced. You can be consistent," he added.
Kuldeep said he worked with NCA physio Ashish Koushik after his surgery to reduce the burden on his knee while landing in the crease. "I did not want to lose my zip, nip, or drift. After surgery I went for a three-month recuperation at NCA and physio Ashish Koushik said I had to reduce the load on my knee. So, I worked to make my rhythm faster," he said.
