Lucknow: Kuldeep Yadav He has been a cornerstone of India’s spin attack since his arrival, maintaining the same calm, team-first approach whether on the field or off the bench. Speaking on the sidelines of TOISA, the Kanpur-born wrist spinner reflected on his journey, recent highs and what lies ahead. extract…How does it feel to win two consecutive T20 World Cups?It’s an incredible feeling. Representing the country is a blessing in itself and winning something for India wearing the blue jersey is truly special.Is this the most important moment of your career?The biggest moment for me was actually starting to play cricket. I wasn’t initially interested, but my father encouraged me and got me into an academy. It’s been quite a journey from there to playing at different levels and eventually playing for India. I feel lucky that my dad pointed me in the right path.In the process of winning the T20 World Cup, were there any moments that touched you?watch Sanzhou Samson I was so excited to score a crucial goal in the knockout stages of the World Cup. I know him well and he has batted really well in T20s over the past year, although he didn’t always get opportunities due to the team combination. It was very special to see him come into play at crucial moments and help India win.How are you preparing for the upcoming IPL?We (Delhi Capitals) have a very strong squad that performed well last season. Personally, my approach is simple – go out and take wickets.when do you start preparing ODI World Cup?The World Cup is still 15-16 months away, so preparations will begin with the tour of England later this year. I have been playing ODIs for almost nine years and it has been a beneficial format for me. The aim is to replicate these performances on the biggest stages.
