New Delhi, Sep 22: Indian cricketing world erupted in joy as young china-man Kuldeep Yadav grabbed his international career's maiden hat-trick against Australia during the second one-day international on Thursday (September 21).
The 22-year-old wrist spinner from Kanpur thus became third bowler from India to get a hat-trick in the 50-over format after Chetan Sharma and legendary Kapil Dev.
Playing just his ninth ODI, the left-arm spinner removed Matthew Wade (2), Ashton Agar (0) and Pat Cummins (0) on three successive deliveries to rattle the Australian lower middle-order.
Kapil Dev claimed the last ODI hat-trick for India at the same venue, way back in 1991, when he dismissed three Sri Lankan batsmen. It took 26 long-years for another Indian bowler to claim another hat-trick makes Kuldeep's effort more special.
However, this isn't the first time when this talented wrist-spinner from UP has got three-in-three. Kuldeep grabbed a hat-trick in the 2014 Under-19 World Cup against Scotland.
Sanjay Manjrekar, who was present in the commentary box, took to his Twitter handle that two of the most promising cricketers from that U-19 tournament were South Africa's Kagiso Rabada and Kuldeep and both have taken a hat-trick now.
Indian cricketing fraternity erupted in joy having watched the superlative performance from the spinner who is still taking small strides on global stage.
Here's how they congratulated Kuldeep for bagging a hat-trick:
.@imkuldeep18 & @yuzi_chahal didn't just bowl well but actually spun the game in India's favour! Superb batting @imVkohli & @ajinkyarahane88 pic.twitter.com/0mUKz4tnlf
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 21, 2017
In 2014, in the under 19 WC, two players caught my eye. Kagiso Rabada & Kuldeep Yadav. Today both have ODI hatricks to their name.👍👏👏
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) September 21, 2017
Brilliant Hatrick to seal it buddy @imkuldeep18 and Congratulations to the boys👏 Well deserved @BCCI #INDvsAUS
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) September 21, 2017
THANK YOU EDEN GARDEN ❤️❤️❤️❤️ @BCCI pic.twitter.com/Qs1cbFklp4
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 21, 2017
Congratulations @imkuldeep18 on your terrific achievement at the special venue #EdenGardens always have something special to offer #Hattric
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 21, 2017
Wonderful achievement by young Kuldeep. Proud moment fr him nd Indian cricket. Congrats on d hat-trick🤗🤗👍👍💪💪 @imkuldeep18
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 22, 2017
Great achievement @imkuldeep18 congrats for getting a hattrick which doesn't come often #Hattrick #INDvsAUS
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 21, 2017
Kuldeep Yadav is a rare & special talent.Delighted with his progress. Great hat-trick @imkuldeep18 & a wonderful victory for India#INDvAUS
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 21, 2017
Colour of ur outfit may hav changed frm @KKRiders purple to @BCCI blue but d mystery around ur bowling remains d same....bravo @imkuldeep18
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 21, 2017
Congrats Team India!!Brilliant bowling display by all the bowlers.I am particularly impressed with the 2 young wrist spinners👌 @BCCI
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 21, 2017
कुल का दीपक चमक गया....well bowled, Kuldeep Yadav 😊🙌 three balls turned a forgettable outing into one to cherish for the rest of your life!
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 21, 2017