5 players who can claim the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award in 2018

#3. Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep registered his best figures of 6/25 vs England

India's latest spin sensation Kuldeep Yadav has led his team's bowling duties very well in partnership with his counterpart Yuzvendra Chahal.

After India's awful game against Pakistan in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, the management decided to rope in wrist spinners who can account for wickets in the middle overs. And both the leg spinners have been deadly effective in stifling opposition batsmen with their variations on the ball.

Kuldeep, who is a rare commodity in world cricket, is particularly difficult to play against given his accuracy and the inability of the batters to read him from his hand. With 45 wickets in 2018, Kuldeep is a strong contender to be named as the ICC ODI cricketer of the year.

Kuldeep's performances against South Africa and England have suddenly made him a hot property in world cricket. His spell of 6 for 25 in his first game against England at Nottingham were the best figures registered by any left-arm unorthodox bowler in the ODI format.