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Benched by India for Entire England Series, Kuldeep Yadav outsmarts struggling Ben Stokes

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Indian left arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav produced a moment of magic in English county cricket on Friday, outmaneuvering former England captain Ben Stokes during a high profile Metro Bank One Day Cup fixture between Yorkshire and Durham.

Published: Aug 01, 2026, 11:30 AM IST|Updated: Aug 01, 2026, 11:30 AM IST

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Benched by India for Entire England Series, Kuldeep Yadav outsmarts struggling Ben Stokes

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