Spinner KuldeÂep Yadav represeÂnting Team India shares his singular aspiration of lifting the World Cup trophy in the near future. Envisioning a prosperous careÂer ahead the taleÂnted leftarm wristspinner undeÂrscores the profound significance attacheÂd to trophies in his journey.
Kuldeep Yadav was a member of Indias 2019 and 2023 World Cup squads; howeveÂr the Men in Blue couldnt achieÂve success in their eÂndeavor. They have theÂir sights set on clinching their first ICC trophy since 2013 at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Speaking on a DC Cafe podcast, the spin magician stated that this is his first T20 World Cup and he does not want to leave without a trophy.
“It’s my dream to win the World Cup for India. This is my first T20 World Cup. I’m 29 years old and expect to play for as long as possible. Winning the World Cup is a long-term goal, and there’s a bigger process behind it. If you’re playing for India for a long time, you’ve got to win a World Cup. I think trophies do matter in the end, and you’re playing to win the trophies. So winning the World Cup is my only dream.”
Kuldeep Yadav
KuldeeÂp Yadav excelled in the IPL 2024 season with the Delhi Capitals seÂcuring 16 wickets in 11 matches at an impressive average of 23.15. Hailing from Kanpur this talenteÂd cricketer also put up a strong performance in the 2023 World Cup claiming 15 scalps in 11 games averaging 28.27.
“I would certainly like to contribute to football” – Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav went on to share his future aspirations outside of cricket, stating that he would like to teach football. However, the 29-year-old realizes the need of gaining vast expertise in it.
“Beyond cricket, I’m hopeful of getting a license in football coaching. I’m not perfect, but I need to work on it a lot. Hopefully, when I leave cricket, I can invest time in it and take proper training. I’ve got friends who are associated with the game, and after cricket, if I want to do something, I would certainly like to contribute to football.”
Kuldeep Yadav
India will begin their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Ireland on Wednesday in New York.