Kuldeep Yadav IPL Team

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Kuldeep Yadav is a prominent Indian spinner who is famous for his bamboozling left-arm wrist-spin. Over the years, Kuldeep has made a huge name for himself in world cricket and his skills have been important for India, particularly in white-ball cricket.

His ability to deceive batters with his sharp turn and quick variations made him an important player for both India and his IPL teams. He has always been a key figure in the IPL, having been part of three different franchises.

 Kuldeep Yadav IPL Team​ History

Kuldeep Yadav's IPL career began in 2012 with five-time champions Mumbai Indians, but it was with Kolkata Knight Riders that he gained much-needed exposure and match time. In 2022, he switched to DC, where he displayed his brilliance with the ball on multiple occasions.

Year
Team
2012Mumbai Indians
2014-2017Kolkata Knight Riders
2018-2021Kolkata Knight Riders
2022-2024Delhi Capitals
2025-PresentDelhi Capitals

Kuldeep Yadav IPL Team 2025

Initially bought by Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2012 for INR 10 lakh, he moved to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014 for INR 40 lakh where his real IPL journey began. He was then retained by KKR in the 2018 IPL Auction for INR 5.8 Crore.

Subsequently, Kuldeep was bought by Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022 for INR 2 crore. He was retained by Delhi Capitals for INR 13.25 Crore in the 2025 IPL season. This retention was proof of his value in the team and it showed his growing importance in both the bowling attack and his experience with various match situations in the IPL.

FAQs: Kuldeep Yadav IPL Team

Q.1. Which team is Yadav in IPL?

Answer: Kuldeep Yadav plays for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He was with Kolkata Knight Riders from 2014 to 2021 and was then picked up by Delhi Capitals in the 2022 season.

Q.2. What is the price of Kuldeep Yadav in IPL?

Answer: Kuldeep Yadav was retained by Delhi Capitals for ₹13.25 crore ahead of the 2025 IPL season.

Q.3. Is Kuldeep Yadav from UP?

Answer: Yes, Kuldeep Yadav was born in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, and raised in Kanpur.

Q.4. Why is Kuldeep Yadav called Chinaman?

Answer: Kuldeep Yadav is called a Chinaman bowler due to his unorthodox left-arm bowling technique. In this style, the ball spins away from a right-handed batsman, similar to how a right-arm off-spinner bowls.