If a batsman hits a six off my bowling, it makes me happy, reveals Kuldeep Yadav

If a batsman hits a six off my bowling, it makes me happy, reveals Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav had remarked that whenever a batsman hits him for a six, it makes him happy as there is a chance for him to pick his wicket. He also described the strategy while bowling in windy conditions using various angles and added that winning the World Cup for India would be a dream come true.

Kuldeep Yadav was the highest wicket taker in the ODI series against South Africa, England and also in the Asia Cup for the Indian side filled with talentedĀ bowlers. Kuldeep progressed his way in the ICC T20I Rankings to the No.2 spot only behind Rashid Khan and has had a knack of picking wickets. He has now revealed that his strategy is to keep bowling with flight, turn, and accuracy to deceive the batsman in the air and deemed it as his strength.

ā€œNo matter how flat the wicket is, the more you toss the ball up, the more the batsman will get trapped. So I always remember these things and kept giving the loop. Containing the batsman is not my motto. If the batsman hits a six it makes me happy because it always gives me a chance to pick up a wicket. Turning the ball and deceiving the batsman in the air is my strength and I stick to that," Yadav told Indian Express.

Kuldeep Yadav, the first chinaman bowler for India, had a wonderful learning experience in New Zealand. The series down under helped him to grasp various techniques and come out as a better bowler. The Indian wrist spinner had explicated how he used the breeze and controlled the ball to deceive the batsmen.Ā Ā 

"In all the matches that I played, the breeze played a huge part. It's difficult to deliver against the wind as the ball sometimes goes a bit fast or a bit slow- so control is paramount. But I tried using it to good effect and bring the drift into play and thereby deceive batsman. Using angles is another aspect I focused on. However, if the wind is blowing from the opposite direction then again, you have to adjust," the Uttar Pradesh bowler said.

Yadav was on cloud nine when speaking about the strong possibilities of making it to the World Cup squad and featuring in the matches as well. He had been desirous of playing the elite limited-overs cricket tournament and expressed that he was hopeful of contributing to the nation's cause.Ā 

"To be very honest I am still living a dream. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I will be a part of the World Cup squad. If India wins the World Cup then it will be the biggest moment in my career. I do not know how I will celebrate. The entire country wants it and if I can win it for the country then I will know that I have made a meaningful contribution to my country. This is my dream," he concluded.

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