Kuldeep Yadav Fight With Umpire. [Source - X.com]The India vs West Indies 1st ODI got off to an entertaining start in Thiruvananthapuram, with India opting to bowl first. However, the hosts faced early frustration as West Indies got off to a flying start. With the West Indies openers providing a strong foundation, India have been searching for a breakthrough and struggling to build momentum. Amid the growing frustration, Kuldeep Yadav found himself at the centre of attention following an incident.Kuldeep Yadav In Fight With Umpire During IND vs WI 1st ODIKuldeep Yadav was visibly unhappy during the IND vs WI 1st ODI after a delivery from his spell was called wide by the umpire. The Indian spinner immediately expressed his disagreement with the decision.Watch the video below:crictalk @crictalk7 Sep 27, 2026, 3:27 PM The incident happened on the fifth ball of the 18th over when Kuldeep bowled one wide outside off to John Campbell. The left-hander tried to reach the ball as it spun away, but the umpire called it wide, leaving Kuldeep unhappy. Kuldeep then continued his exchange with the umpire, making his frustration evident as the decision remained unchanged. The moment quickly attracted attention during the IND vs WI 1st ODI, with cameras focusing on the Indian spinner.John Campbell-Justin Greaves Opening Stand Added To Kuldeep Yadav’s FrustrationJohn Campbell and Justin Greaves took on the Indian bowlers right from the start, putting India on the backfoot during the IND vs WI 1st ODI as the duo took West Indies to 85 without loss inside the powerplay.The West Indies openers continued their onslaught after the fielding restrictions, taking the opening stand beyond the 100-run mark. India desperately needed a wicket, with the partnership beginning to create increasing pressure on the bowlers.Also Read: Watch- Naman Dhir Clean Bowls John Campbell On ODI Debut Only To Be Ruled Not OutIndia turned to Kuldeep Yadav in search of a breakthrough, and the spinner initially looked in good rhythm. However, Campbell immediately attacked him, smashing the first ball of the 18th over for a six.With the pressure already building, Campbell then reached for another attacking shot later in the over, only for the delivery to be called wide. The decision added to frustration, eventually leading to Kuldeep Yadav fight with the umpire.Kuldeep Yadav Bounces Back From Umpire Setback To Claim First WicketDespite the wide call and his argument with the umpire, Kuldeep Yadav did not let it affect him. The left-arm wrist-spinner returned in the very next over and continued to flight the ball, inviting John Campbell to attack.This time, Kuldeep bowled slightly straighter and Campbell went for the shot but only managed a top edge, bringing the record-breaking 135-run opening partnership to an end.The wicket gave India a much-needed breakthrough in the IND vs WI 1st ODI. Kuldeep kept his composure after the earlier incident and delivered when India needed him most.Also Read: Justin Greaves-John Campbell Partnership Places West Indies In Elite feat vs India
