<p class="title">India captain Virat Kohli believes "lethal" left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav will have a pivotal role to play during the rest of his side's tour of England.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kuldeep produced a man-of-the-match display as he finished with 5-24 in India's emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the first Twenty20 International at Old Trafford.</p>.<p class="bodytext">England had been in a good position at 94-1 but could only post 159-8 with Kuldeep's googlies at one point giving him three wickets in four balls on his way to his best figures in T20 Internationals.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kuldeep's performance was also a reminder that despite their improvement in limited-overs cricket England remain vulnerable against spin.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"He's going to be effective on any pitches we play on," Kohli said. "When it turns, he's going to be even more lethal. He's very difficult to pick. I hope he can keep the batsmen guessing.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Looking at how convincing we were in all three skill-sets gives me great please as captain, especially some of the younger guys stepping up and doing the job."</p>.<p class="bodytext">With the United Kingdom enjoying a sustained spell of hot weather, Kuldeep said he felt comfortable at Old Trafford.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It felt like home conditions," he explained. "The wicket was very dry but when I bowled my first over I felt like there was going to be a bit of turn so I stuck to one line and length.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I bowled my wrong 'uns in the perfect areas. It's my first tour and things are going quite well.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Probably after this game, and for the next few games, England's batsmen will prepare well. Obviously, they are quality players."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kohli also commended Rahul on his innings which mixed finesse with power hitting as he made his second century in T20 Internationals.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"He's someone who has come a long way -- he batted so clean, so crisp in the IPL and he has carried it forward," added the India skipper.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"We want guys like him to step up, so other guys can play with more freedom. He can bat long as well. He's very hungry, has great technique, and it's a great sign for Indian cricket."</p>
<p class="title">India captain Virat Kohli believes "lethal" left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav will have a pivotal role to play during the rest of his side's tour of England.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kuldeep produced a man-of-the-match display as he finished with 5-24 in India's emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the first Twenty20 International at Old Trafford.</p>.<p class="bodytext">England had been in a good position at 94-1 but could only post 159-8 with Kuldeep's googlies at one point giving him three wickets in four balls on his way to his best figures in T20 Internationals.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kuldeep's performance was also a reminder that despite their improvement in limited-overs cricket England remain vulnerable against spin.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"He's going to be effective on any pitches we play on," Kohli said. "When it turns, he's going to be even more lethal. He's very difficult to pick. I hope he can keep the batsmen guessing.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Looking at how convincing we were in all three skill-sets gives me great please as captain, especially some of the younger guys stepping up and doing the job."</p>.<p class="bodytext">With the United Kingdom enjoying a sustained spell of hot weather, Kuldeep said he felt comfortable at Old Trafford.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It felt like home conditions," he explained. "The wicket was very dry but when I bowled my first over I felt like there was going to be a bit of turn so I stuck to one line and length.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I bowled my wrong 'uns in the perfect areas. It's my first tour and things are going quite well.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Probably after this game, and for the next few games, England's batsmen will prepare well. Obviously, they are quality players."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kohli also commended Rahul on his innings which mixed finesse with power hitting as he made his second century in T20 Internationals.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"He's someone who has come a long way -- he batted so clean, so crisp in the IPL and he has carried it forward," added the India skipper.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"We want guys like him to step up, so other guys can play with more freedom. He can bat long as well. He's very hungry, has great technique, and it's a great sign for Indian cricket."</p>