Kuldeep Yadav, renowned for his crafty bowling skills, has left cricket enthusiasts astounded with a prediction that transcended his opponent’s wicket to foretell his own dismissal. The incident, which occurred during a recent Test match between India and England in Dharamsala, has garnered widespread attention as Kuldeep’s prophecy about James Anderson’s milestone wicket unfolded with uncanny precision.
James Anderson, the star England bowler, recounted the remarkable moment on BBC’s Tailenders podcast, recalling how Kuldeep expressed a premonition about becoming Anderson’s 700th victim. Despite the lighthearted nature of the exchange, Kuldeep’s prediction came to fruition when he edged one to the keeper off Anderson’s delivery.
“Kuldeep edged one down to third man for a single. As he got to the non-striker’s end, and as I was walking back to my mark, he said, ‘I’m going to be your 700th wicket’. He wasn’t saying he was trying to get out, he was just saying he had a feeling. We both laughed at it,” shared Anderson.
Kuldeep’s dismissal for 30 off 69 deliveries marked a significant milestone for Anderson, who became only the third bowler in cricket history, following Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan, to reach the coveted 700-wicket mark in Test cricket. Notably, Anderson’s achievement is even more remarkable as he is the first pace bowler to accomplish this feat.
Having made his international debut over two decades ago, Anderson’s illustrious career spans 187 Test matches, during which he has showcased unparalleled skill and consistency. With an impressive average of 26.52 and a strike rate of 2.79, Anderson’s prowess as a bowler remains unparalleled in the annals of cricket history.
As Anderson inches closer to surpassing Warne’s Test wicket tally, cricket aficionados await with bated breath to witness further milestones in the illustrious career of this legendary pacer.
