Asia Cup 2025: Kuldeep Yadav’s Unexpected Praise for Shaheen Afridi

The Asia Cup 2025 has seen Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav in top form, claiming 7 wickets in just two matches. However, it’s his praise for Pakistani player Shaheen Shah Afridi that has grabbed attention. Before India’s final league match against Oman, Yadav acknowledged Afridi’s batting contributions. He pointed out Afridi’s impressive performance against India, where he scored an unbeaten 33 runs with four sixes, and his unbeaten 29 runs against UAE. Yadav said that he disregards the ongoing controversies, his focus always being on the batsman. He expressed his satisfaction with his bowling form and the quality of the wickets. He explained the challenges of returning to form after a long break, emphasizing the importance of consistent play. Yadav also disclosed that he had a conversation with Gautam Gambhir regarding not playing in the England tour despite being close to selection for several matches due to team requirements. He also added that he is now concentrating on improving his batting skills.