WHO IS KULDEEP YADAV?
*Started his cricket career as a fast bowler but was convinced to take up left-arm wrist spin by an academy coach
*Starred at under-19 level for India. The performances led to him signing an Indian Premier League contract as a teenager
*Was mentored by Brad Hogg during last year's Indian Premier League season
*Had played 22 first-class games prior to his call-up, grabbing 81 wickets at 33.11
*Became India's first ever Test left-arm wrist spinner in Dharamsala and shed a tear after claiming his first Test wicket, the key scalp of David Warner
*Would not have played in the Test series decider between Australia and India if Virat Kohli was fit.
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