Marking a convincing return to Test cricket for India, Kuldeep Yadav emerged because the decide of the bowlers for the vacationers, claiming 5 wickets within the first innings of the primary Test in opposition to Bangladesh. The figures of 5 for 40 earned Kuldeep a particular place within the historical past books as he grew to become the most effective figures for an Indian spinner in Bangladesh, in the case of the longest format of the sport. With India giving the hosts a goal of 513 runs to chase, Kuldeep addressed media on the finish of Day 3 on Friday.

During a chat with the media, Kuldeep answered assorted questions starting from his personal efficiency to the character of the pitch. There was one particular query that caught Kuldeep a bit of off-guard, although the spinner nonetheless managed to reply as truthfully as he can.

A journo requested the left-arm wrist-spinner if Bangladesh, chasing a humungous goal of 513 runs, can win the Test collection opener.

A chuckling Kuldeep responded saying: “I personally don’t want that!”

“It’s cricket. If someone gets a 300, then probably! We will try to bowl them out as early as possible. That’s our main goal for tomorrow,” he added.

Responding to India’s first innings whole of 404, Bangladesh had been bowled out for simply 150 runs. Yet, Kuldeep feels the pitch was good to bat on, having scored 40 off 114 himself.

“I believe the pitch is perfect to bat on. It was really good to bat on even against spinners. Yes some balls are keeping low and the odd ball turning. Me and Ash bhai (R Ashwin) were initially looking at first innings score of 360 but as time passed, batting became easier so we looked at 400-run total,” stated the spinner.

India could be eager to bundle out Bangladesh within the first couple of periods on Day 4. At stumps on Day 3, the hosts managed to place 42 runs on the board with out dropping a single wicket.

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