Kuldeep Yadav Snaps Maiden Fifer in Australia During Sydney Test; Shane Warne, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina & Others Hail the Feat

Kuldeep Yadav was the man who walked away with the limelight on the day 4 of the Sydney Test. The Chinaman bowler snapped his first fifer on the Australian soil and thus equalled a 64-year-old record. He went on to equal the record of England’s Johnny Waddle who had achieved his feat in 1955. The netizens hailed the feat and showered heaps of praises on the youngster. The youngster became the second left-arm spinner to have a five-wicket haul in Australia. The feat was hailed by any former cricketers including Shane Warne, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina and many others. Kuldeep Yadav Gets Maiden Five-Wicket Haul in Australia During Sydney Test; Equals 64-Year-Old Record.

Kuldeep Yadav gave away 99 runs while snapping five wickets. Shane Warne who was spotted in the nets ahead of the day 3 of the game took to Twitter and wrote, “Well bowled & congrats on your 5 wicket haul @imkuldeep18 also, thankyou for your very kind words - it’s been a pleasure to work with you & watch you bowl my friend ! 👍

“Well done @imkuldeep18 top spell buddy.. keep up the good work.. @BCCI #no1 #AUSvsIND 4th test,” read Harbhajan Singh’s tweet.

“It's spinning out of control for the home team. Made to follow on in Australia for the first time since 1988. Champion performance by our boy @imkuldeep18. Proud of Team India! #INDvsAUS,” read Suresh Raina’s tweet.

Talking about the day 4 of the game, the Aussies got bundled out on the score of 300 runs, all thanks to the fifer by Yadav. Virat Kohli then enforced a follow-on on the opponents. By the end of the day, Australia was on the score of 6 runs for no loss.

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