Take a trip down memory lane and discover the underrated brilliance of Shivlal Yadav, India's dependable off-spinner from the late '70s and '80s. Making his debut in 1979, just as the legendary spin quartet era was ending, Yadav carved out his own legacy with over 100 Test wickets.
In this video, we highlight his best bowling performances, including match-winning spells against Australia and the West Indies. From a dream debut against Australia to bowling marathon spells in Faisalabad and Sydney, Shivlal Yadav proved his mettle time and again.
📊 We also cover his complete career stats across Tests, ODIs, First-Class, and List A cricket — including key milestones like his 5-wicket hauls, best figures, and batting contributions.
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I hope you like the video of Shivlal Yadav memorable spell vs. Pakistan at Bombay in Dec 1979 Best Bowling Moments & Career Stats.
In this video, we highlight his best bowling performances, including match-winning spells against Australia and the West Indies. From a dream debut against Australia to bowling marathon spells in Faisalabad and Sydney, Shivlal Yadav proved his mettle time and again.
📊 We also cover his complete career stats across Tests, ODIs, First-Class, and List A cricket — including key milestones like his 5-wicket hauls, best figures, and batting contributions.
Whether you're a cricket lover, a stats buff, or a fan of India’s spin history, this video is a must-watch!
🎥 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more legendary cricket content!
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#ShivlalYadav #IndianCricket #SpinBowler #CricketLegends #TestCricket #CricketHistory #CricketStats #IndiaVsAustralia #CricketFlashback #UnsungHeroes #WankhedeTest #OffSpinMaster #CricketHighlights #CricketArchive
I hope you like the video of Shivlal Yadav memorable spell vs. Pakistan at Bombay in Dec 1979 Best Bowling Moments & Career Stats.
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00:00A vintage gem from the archives, witnessed a rare and masterful bowling display by India's
00:05off-spinner mastro, Shivlal Yadav, during the third test against Pakistan at Van Kadeh
00:10Stadium in Bombay, December 1979.
00:13In the first innings, Yadav weaved a web around the Pakistani batters, returning a figure
00:18of three wickets for just 11 runs in eight overs, including four median overs, a spell
00:23of pure control and class.
00:24He followed it up in the second innings with another crucial effort, bagging two for 36,
00:29playing a pivotal role in scripting India's emphatic 131 run victory.
00:34This was a performance that swung the match and showcased the art of spin-balling in its
00:38finest form.
00:39Let's rewind the clock and relive Shivlal Yadav's sensational spell.
00:43And now, if you decide what it's done.
00:55The first is the first.
00:57The first is the first shot at Vigilal Yadav.
01:03I am
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01:33In bold by Yadav for 23.
01:59That's an easy catch, Weng Saka accepts it.
02:29Shivlal Yadav made his test debut at a tough time, just as India's famous spins, bowling
02:57attack, Bedi, Chandra Shekhar, Parsana and Venkat Raghavan was breaking up.
03:02Naturally, comparisons with those legends were bound to happen.
03:06But Shivlal Yadav did not let the pressure get to him.
03:09With grit and consistency, he earned his place and stayed in the Indian test side till 1987.
03:15An off-spinner with great control and stamina, Yadav was not known for big turn, but he
03:21had the guts to flight the ball and keep the batters guessing.
03:25He rarely gave anything away and was tough to score off.
03:29Right from his debut series in 1979 against Australia, he made an impact, grabbing 24 wickets in just
03:36five tests.
03:37That brilliant start even led to the exclusions of Venkat Raghavan.
03:40In the 1980s, he became a key part of India's new spin trio with Ravi Shastri and Dilip Doshi.
03:47Though he lost his place briefly, he made a strong comeback during the 1983-84 series against
03:53the West Indies, taking 531 in the first innings of the Bombay Test.
03:58Though Sivarama Krishnan overshadowed him during the 1984-85 series against England, but Yadav bounced
04:05back against Australia in 1985-86, where he picked up 15 wickets in three tests, including
04:11eight wickets in the Sydney Test, almost leading India to a famous win.
04:15He was known for bowling long spells, once sending down 75 overs in a single innings against
04:21Pakistan in Faisalabad in 1984 and 95.3 overs in one match.
04:27He continued to impress in the 1986-87 home series against Australia and had a standout
04:33performance against Sri Lanka at Nagpur, where he took his career-best 5 for 76.
04:39Even in his final series against Pakistan, he bowled well and took his 100 test wicket in
04:44his second loss match, a special milestone for any spinner.
04:47Shivlal Yadav may not have had the flair of some of his predecessors, but he quietly and
04:53effectively did his job, proving himself to be a reliable and skillful off-spinner for India.
04:59Shivlal Yadav, a right arm off-spinner from Hyderabad, representing India in international cricket
05:04from 1979 to 1987.
05:07He played 35 test matches, claiming 102 wickets at an average of 35.09, with the best-inning
05:14figure of 5 for 76.
05:16In the one-day international format, he appeared in seven matches, taking eight wickets at an
05:21average of 28.50, with the best-figure of 2 for 18.
05:25In the first-class cricket, Yadav featured in 112 matches, scoring 330 wickets at an average
05:31of 32.14, including 15 five-wicket holes and best-balling figures of 6 for 30.
05:37His list a career comprised 20 matches, yielding 27 wickets at an average of 25.33, with the
05:44best-figure of 4 for 37.
05:47With the bet, Yadav contributed 403 runs in test at an average of 14.39, with the top score
05:53of 43.
05:54In first-class cricket, he amassed 1,500 and two runs at an average of 18.31, including
06:01two half-centuries and a high score of 97.0.
06:04Shivlal Yadav's career was marked by his consistent performance and resilience, making significant
06:10contributions to Indian cricket during a transition period for the team's spin-balling department.