KOLKATA: Star India wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav believes he wouldn't have been successful on the international level had it not been for skipper Virat Kohli, who gave him the freedom to assault.
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"You need a skipper who backs you and believes in your ability to shine on the big stage. You think we could have been so successful if Kohli bhai had not given us the freedom to attack? I don't think so," Kuldeep stated.
Kuldeep, who performed for Kolkata Knight Riders, was badly let down via the batting friendly prerequisites at Eden Gardens in this yr's IPL as he returned with simply four wickets from 9 suits sooner than being dropped via his franchise within the industry finish of the match.
The 24-year-old stated he is looking forward to place the IPL disappointment at the back of with a impressive efficiency within the upcoming World Cup starting May 30.
"IPL is very different than World Cup. There are players who have done well in IPL but have struggled to make a mark for the country. I've matured as a bowler and by no means it will affect my performance in the World Cup," Kuldeep stated.
"It's (T20) such a format, you may have a bad day where you're hit for runs. I'm not a magician who will do well in every match. You cannot say I will take so many wickets."
By his own standard, a mean of 71.50 in IPL is one thing he would glance to disregard.
"If I'm not getting wickets it does not mean I'm not bowling well. Now I play as a mature cricketer and think more about the team," Kuldeep stated.
Kuldeep additionally spoke about the recent controversy about his comments on Mahendra Singh Dhoni that once in a while the former skipper "goes wrong" together with his tips.
"How can a youngster like me make such comments on a senior member of the side? My comments had been misinterpreted by media to create a controversy," he stated.
"There is no doubt that his tips have been invaluable not only for me but for the entire team. His presence behind the stumps makes our job easy and nobody can change that fact. We wouldn't have been half as effective without his inputs."
Andre Russell was a fear within the IPL together with his batting exploits and single-handedly turned KKR's fortunes sooner than they failed to make the playoffs.
Kuldeep stated he has learnt a couple of methods which he would employ against the West Indian within the World Cup.
"He has some problems facing a turning ball. If the ball is turning, then he has a weakness. It's not just this, I've different plans to unleash against him in the World Cup. I know how to stop him and I'm very clear in my mind," he signed off.
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"You need a skipper who backs you and believes in your ability to shine on the big stage. You think we could have been so successful if Kohli bhai had not given us the freedom to attack? I don't think so," Kuldeep stated.
Kuldeep, who performed for Kolkata Knight Riders, was badly let down via the batting friendly prerequisites at Eden Gardens in this yr's IPL as he returned with simply four wickets from 9 suits sooner than being dropped via his franchise within the industry finish of the match.
The 24-year-old stated he is looking forward to place the IPL disappointment at the back of with a impressive efficiency within the upcoming World Cup starting May 30.
"IPL is very different than World Cup. There are players who have done well in IPL but have struggled to make a mark for the country. I've matured as a bowler and by no means it will affect my performance in the World Cup," Kuldeep stated.
"It's (T20) such a format, you may have a bad day where you're hit for runs. I'm not a magician who will do well in every match. You cannot say I will take so many wickets."
By his own standard, a mean of 71.50 in IPL is one thing he would glance to disregard.
"If I'm not getting wickets it does not mean I'm not bowling well. Now I play as a mature cricketer and think more about the team," Kuldeep stated.
Kuldeep additionally spoke about the recent controversy about his comments on Mahendra Singh Dhoni that once in a while the former skipper "goes wrong" together with his tips.
"How can a youngster like me make such comments on a senior member of the side? My comments had been misinterpreted by media to create a controversy," he stated.
"There is no doubt that his tips have been invaluable not only for me but for the entire team. His presence behind the stumps makes our job easy and nobody can change that fact. We wouldn't have been half as effective without his inputs."
Andre Russell was a fear within the IPL together with his batting exploits and single-handedly turned KKR's fortunes sooner than they failed to make the playoffs.
Kuldeep stated he has learnt a couple of methods which he would employ against the West Indian within the World Cup.
"He has some problems facing a turning ball. If the ball is turning, then he has a weakness. It's not just this, I've different plans to unleash against him in the World Cup. I know how to stop him and I'm very clear in my mind," he signed off.
I'm successful because Virat Kohli gave me freedom: Kuldeep Yadav
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