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Yorkshire signs Kuldeep Yadav for One-Day Cup and County Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 9:11 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Yorkshire signs Kuldeep Yadav for One-Day Cup and County Championship

Summary

Yorkshire has signed Indian international spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav for portions of this year's One-Day Cup and County Championship. Yadav, aged 31, will join for five One-Day Cup matches and three of the last four County Championship fixtures in September. He expressed excitement for the opportunity and aims to make a positive impact. The left-arm spinner has previously played against England, taking 19 wickets in a five-match series in 2024. Yorkshire's management anticipates his spin contribution will be vital as the season progresses.

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Key Details

•Kuldeep Yadav joins Yorkshire for the One-Day Cup and County Championship.
•He will play five One-Day Cup games and three County Championship matches.
•Yadav has taken 79 Test wickets and 194 in ODIs.
•He is set to make his debut in a one-day fixture against Glamorgan.
•Yorkshire aims to leverage his spin bowling during the dry summer conditions.

Latest Updates

3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kuldeep Yadav lands county deal after no-show in India vs England ODIs
9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Yorkshire sign India international spinner Yadav

What they're saying

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Kuldeep Yadav has joined Yorkshire as an overseas player for the remainder of the English domestic season. The India spinner will play five One-Day Cup matches and three County Championship games. The move comes after he was left out of India's ODI series in England. Yorkshire believe Kuldeep's experience and left-arm wrist spin will strengthen their bowling attack.
— Yahoo Sports