Kuldeep Yadav’s 3 for 48 triggered a South African collapse in Guwahati [AP Photo]

Kuldeep Yadav once again proved why he’s the most impactful spinner Test cricket. On a surface that offered little assistance and demanded patience, Kuldeep’s control, variation and tactical awareness stood out as he claimed 3 for 48, triggering a dramatic South African collapse.

Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate heaped praise on Kuldeep after the first day’s play, stating that conditions in Guwahati aided the wrist spinner.

“We know Kuldeep’s strike rate is phenomenal. But maybe the fact that he sort of gets overspin and with the red soil and a little bit more pace in the wicket, maybe he was slightly more effective in the conditions today," Ten Doeschate said.

But he is confident that as the match pro

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