Kuldeep Yadav at TOISA 2025 in Lucknow. LUCKNOW: Kuldeep Yadav has been the cornerstone of India’s spin attack since his arrival and maintains the same calm team attitude whether on the field or on the bench. Speaking on the sidelines of TOISA, the Kanpur-born wrist spinner reflected on his journey, recent highs and what lies ahead. excerpts…How does it feel to win two consecutive T20 World Cups?It’s an incredible feeling. To represent the country itself is a blessing and to win something for India in the blue jersey is really special.
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Village playgrounds to mega stadiums: Yogi Adityanath outlines UP sports vision Was it the biggest moment of your career?For me, the biggest moment was cricket. I was initially not interested, but my father encouraged me and enrolled me in the academy. It was quite a journey from there to play at various levels and finally to India. I feel lucky that my father showed me the right path.Was there an emotional moment during your journey to winning the T20 World Cup this time around?Watching Sanju Samson score those crucial runs during the knockout stage of the World Cup made me emotional. I know him well and he has been batting brilliantly in T20s over the last year, though he hasn’t always been getting opportunities due to team combinations. To see him perform when it mattered and help India win was very special.How is your preparation going for the upcoming IPL?We (Delhi Capitals) have a very strong squad and we did well last season. Personally, my approach is simple – go out there and take wickets.When do you start preparing for ODI World Cup?The World Cup is still 15-16 months away, so preparations will gradually build up, starting with the England tour later this year. I have been playing ODIs for almost nine years now and it is a rewarding format for me. The goal will be to replicate these performances on the biggest stage.
