IPL 2023: “I Cried”, Kuldeep Yadav on getting the news about Shane Warne’s demise

Kuldeep Yadav and Shane Warne had a tight bond. Kuldeep has mentioned his relationship with Warne multiple times in the past. Kuldeep took the platform to share his feelings about the sudden demise of the legendary Australian bowler. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal became Gaurav Gupta’s guests on his famous chat show Breakfast with Champions.

Kuldeep Yadav revealed that Shane’s sudden demise shook him deeply. He had spoken to him just 10 days before the Australian bowler passed away. Kuldeep also stated that he cried when he got the news. He also mentioned that to him it felt like he had lost someone close to him.

Kuldeep Yadav in his last conversation with Shane Warne

Shane Warne and Kuldeep had a special bond. Yadav also revealed how Warne helped him to move ahead in his cricket career. Shane gave him tips to strengthen his bowling. Kuldeep revealed Shane Warne met him every day before the Sydney Test and motivated him to perform better.

Shane Warne’s noteworthy tips helped Kuldeep Yadav to pick a five-wicket haul. Kuldeep dedicated his spell to Shane Warne in the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

“I was shocked to hear about his demise. I cried. I didn’t understand. It felt like someone close to me passed away. I was always in touch with him. I spoke with him 10 days before he died,”

Sometimes, I used to feel proud that I had seen him on TV. And then, I became his friend. I got to learn from him at the same time. And I want to do what he has done. He helped me a lot during the Australia tour. I was a little nervous before the match. I used to meet him in the morning.”

Kuldeep also revealed the special message Shane Warne gave him before the Sydney Test Match. He mentioned that Shane told him he didn’t know what or how Kuldeep will bowl but he wanted him to do it with a smile and just stay happy on the ground. Warne also told him that he’ll watch him from the Pavillion. Kuldeep also mentioned that he didn’t have much pressure due to this advice and when he dedicated his haul to Shane, he had tears in his eyes.