Kolkata's Kuldeep Yadav celebrates the wicket of Rajasthan all-rounder Stuart Binny in an T20 tie at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday. Pic/AFP

Before Kolkata faced Rajasthan on Tuesday, young chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav was not having a great T20 this year, with just nine wickets from 12 outings. In a do-or-die situation against Rajasthan, he delivered the goods, taking 4-20 to help the hosts win by six wickets and keep their playoff hopes alive. The Kanpur-born spinner, 23, who has turned the tide many a times for India, speaks to mid-day about his rare art and the influence of former Australia leg-spin great Shane Warne.