Yuzvendra Chahal has claimed that he is happy for Kuldeep Yadav and said he isn’t thinking about the Indian team return at the moment as it is out of his hands. Chahal and Kuldeep formed the famous ‘Kul-Cha’ spin duo for the Indian team a few years back as they proved to be match-winners for the side. While Kuldeep remains an active part of the ODI side, Chahal last played for India in August 2023.
Chahal said the Indian team return is something that is not in his hands at the moment. The 34-year-old also said that Kuldeep is the best wrist spinner in the world at the moment, and it is visible with his bowling in the IPL and international cricket.
“I don’t think about what is not in my hands,” Chahal says when quizzed about prospects of an India comeback. “Right now, he (Kuldeep) is the No.1 wrist spinner in the world. It shows in the way he is bowling both in IPL and international cricket,” said Chahal.
Chahal opened up on his bond with Kuldeep and said he loved bowling alongside him. Chahal said that he and Kuldeep have the same approach as they are attacking bowlers. Chahal also felt that they always trusted each other on the field.
“I have loved bowling with Kuldeep. We enjoy a great bonding, on and off the field. It shows,” he said. “It was fun bowling with him because we have a similar approach to bowling. Both of us love to attack. It was also partnership bowling. When one of us would go for runs, the other would make it tighter from the other end. We always trusted each other.”
Chahal and Kuldeep played a total of 37 ODIs together and picked 130 wickets between them. Both men will be back in action during the IPL 2025 season and Kuldeep remains with the Delhi Capitals. Chahal has moved to a new franchise and will represent Punjab Kings this season.
