Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has applauded India spinner Kuldeep Yadav for his heroics in the Asia Cup 2025. He also credited
the left-arm bowler for his variations and for challenging the batters with his stunning bowling skills. He further urged him to continue his
purple patch with the ball in the near future as well.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, the 41-year-old said: “Kuldeep is a match-winner, guys, he’s a wicket-taker and that’s what I like about him, he’s not scared of throwing the ball up in the air and turns it both ways, and he gets important wickets at the right time. For Team India, he did so in the Asia Cup, and we’re expecting more from him. Kuldeep Yadav, as per usual, absolutely outstanding with his second four-fer in the tournament.”

AB de Villiers further praised India’s Tilak Varma for his calm and composed match-winning, unbeaten 69-run knock against Pakistan in the
Asia Cup 2025 final as well.

“Tilak Varma staying really nice and calm. 69 not out off only 53 balls. It’s quite slow for him, but that’s what was necessary for the team to win that final. And that’s what I love about players like that, they are adaptable to different situations, different conditions. Also, Shivam Dube really coming to the party, and the two of them have been there for a while in the India team, haven’t really sort of stake the claim in the side to show the selectors, thank you. That’s why the selectors have backed us, but now things have changed. All of a sudden, the two of them coming to the party. Absolutely amazing to see some of the younger guys like Dube and Varma sort of become experienced, become leaders in the team,” AB de Villiers concluded.