Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav signs with Yorkshire

Indian international cricketer Kuldeep Yadav has signed with Yorkshire County Cricket Club for the remainder of the 2026 English domestic season, the club announced on Wednesday, July 22. The left-arm wrist-spinner will be available for eight matches across two competitions, beginning with a One-Day Cup fixture this week.

The 31-year-old will play five matches in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup before returning in September to feature in three of Yorkshire's final four County Championship fixtures. His stint is set to begin immediately, with Yadav named in the squad for Yorkshire's 50-over match against Glamorgan at The Gnoll in Neath, Wales, on Friday, July 24.

Yadav's move follows his recent omission from the Indian national team. He was part of the touring squad for India's recently concluded three-match One-Day International series in England, which England won 2-1, but did not feature in any of the matches. He was also not selected for India's upcoming T20I series in Zimbabwe.

In a statement released by the club, Yadav expressed his enthusiasm for the new challenge. He said it would be a privilege to represent a club with Yorkshire's proud history and that he has always enjoyed...