Star Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Sunday became the fifth Indian spinner and 13th Indian bowler to take 300 international wickets. Achieving this milestone against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, he recorded figures of 3/40, helping India bowl out their rivals for 241. Kuldeep's achievement highlights his stellar contributions to India's spin attack.
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