Will try to bowl NZ out as early as possible, that’s our main goal for tomorrow – Kuldeep Yadav

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India would be keen to bundle out Bangladesh in the first couple of sessions on Day 4 and at stumps on Day 3, the hosts managed to put 42 runs on the board without losing a single wicket

Kuldeep Yadav arose as the pick of the bowlers for the tourists, took 5 wickets in the first innings of the first Test against Bangladesh, the figures of 5 for 40 earned Kuldeep a special spot in the history books as he turned into the best figures for an Indian spinner in Bangladesh.

Kuldeep Yadav arose as the pick of the bowlers for the tourists and took 5 wickets in the first innings of the first Test against Bangladesh. 

The figures of 5 for 40 earned Kuldeep a special spot in the history books as he turned into the best figures for an Indian spinner in Bangladesh when it comes to the longest format of the game. 

With India giving the hosts a target of 513 runs to chase, Kuldeep tended to the media at the end of Day 3 on Friday.

While addressing the media, Kuldeep responded to varied questions going from his performance to the nature of the pitch. There was one specific question that surprised Kuldeep a little, however, the spinner figured out how to answer as honestly as he can.

A journo asked the left-arm wrist-spinner if Bangladesh, chasing a humungous target of 513 runs, can win the Test series 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,”

While answering India’s first innings total of 404, Bangladesh was bowled out for just 150 runs. However, Kuldeep believes the pitch was amazing to bat on, having scored 40 off 114 him.

“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 a 400-run total,”

said the spinner.

India would be keen to bundle out Bangladesh in the first couple of sessions on Day 4. At stumps on Day 3, the hosts managed to put 42 runs on the board without losing a single wicket.

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