‘Remembering my hero, Warnie’: Kuldeep Yadav posts heartfelt birthday tribute to Shane Warne

Saurav Goyal

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‘Remembering my hero, Warnie’: Kuldeep Yadav posts heartfelt birthday tribute to Shane Warne image

Kuldeep Yadav, India’s left-arm spinner, shared an emotional message on social media for his idol Shane Warne on the late Australian legend’s birthday.

Posting a heartfelt note with a picture, Kuldeep remembered the man who guided and inspired him during his early years.

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For Kuldeep, Warne was not just a cricket great but also a mentor whose words shaped his career. Let's take a look at what Kuldeep posted.

Kuldeep Yadav posts heartfelt birthday tribute to Shane Warne

On X (formerly Twitter), Kuldeep shared a picture and wrote: “Remembering my hero, Warnie, on his special day. Your magic inspired millions and your legacy guides me every time I bowl. Wishing you a heavenly birthday, King,"

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How did Shane Warne guide Kuldeep during the Australia tour?

Kuldeep has often spoken about the time he spent with Warne during India’s 2018–19 tour of Australia. The young spinner was nervous before the Sydney Test, but Warne gave him a pep talk that stayed with him forever.

He told Kuldeep to bowl with a smile and enjoy the game rather than overthinking. Those simple words freed him of pressure.

That Test turned into a career-defining moment as Kuldeep claimed his maiden five-wicket haul and later dedicated the performance to Warne. The Aussie legend was touched and even had tears in his eyes.

Kuldeep has since said that visiting Warne’s house and learning from him one-on-one gave him a new vision about cricket and life.

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Life after that high wasn’t always smooth. Between 2019 and 2021, Kuldeep struggled badly with form and even lost his IPL spot.

But he rebuilt himself, working on fitness and variations, and bounced back strongly with Delhi Capitals in 2022.

His revival carried into the international stage and then he had success in India’s 2024 T20 World Cup win and his brilliant red-ball series against England at home.

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Saurav Goyal

Saurav Goyal is a Content Producer at the Sporting News with over two years of experience in covering cricket. An avid cricket fan for more than two decades, his passion for the game led him to writing. Since then, he’s been delivering the latest news and engaging content to keep cricket fans informed and entertained.