Yuzvendra chahal

Another exclusion of the leg-spinner from a T20 World Cup squad would have been a mistake the Indian camp could ill afford to commit, but strangely enough, Chahal did not get a single game in the 2022 edition. Speaking exclusively to The Quint at the sidelines of the Red Bull Campus Cricket final, though, he claims to be the perfect team player – never thinking about individual goals, but relishing in the team’s success. He also spoke about the upcoming busy schedule for the Indian cricket team, alongside his plans. Here are excerpts from the interview: IPL is definitely the biggest tournament in the world. So, when you are in the number 1 spot, it is always a big achievement. I always love personal milestones, so this makes me happy, and makes me laugh. I really enjoy playing in the IPL. Especially, ever since I came to Rajasthan Royals, the last two years have been very good for me. I am enjoying bowling in the death overs, and it is helping me improve my bowling. I played under Rahul sir before he became the head coach of the national team, as when I was playing for India A, he was the coach. About Rohit bhaiya, I know him for a long time and we share a brotherhood relationship. He always gives you liberty about where to ball, and it is not just about cricket, as I can also discuss my personal life with him. He is like a big brother. It was not like that, really. Cricket is not an individual game, it is a team sport. I had to understand which combinations worked best fo...

On Sunday, the leg-spinner took to social media and called Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit as his mentors and inspirations during his journey. "This day 7 years ago I received my debut cap from Mahi Bhai to bowl for the Indian Cricket Team. Since then my life has been nothing but a journey of making India proud with the talent I possess and the spirit of always wanting to win it for my team and fans. I am definitely fortunate enough to have played along with 3 of my mentors and everyone's inspiration till date," said Chahal in a tweet. "Mahi Bhai, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. With the best guidance on and off the field. I have always worked towards my goals and will continue to do so, since we have more records to break. So with great pride and honour in my heart, I would want to express my feeling of being grateful to God, my mentors and my colleagues. Today is special and Many more special days awaited ahead. JAI HIND," he added. The 32-year-old spinner had an impressive IPL 2023 season for the Rajasthan Royals. He ended up as the highest wicket-taker for his team with 21 wickets, averaging 20.57 and was the fifth bowler on the Purple Cap list for the season.

"Mahi Bhai, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. With the best guidance on and off field. I have always worked towards my goals and will continue to do so… since we have more records to break So with great pride and honour in my heart I would want to express my feeling of being grateful to God, my mentors and my colleagues. Today is special and Many more special days awaited ahead. JAI HIND."