NEW DELHI: India wrist spinner
Kuldeep Yadav
expressed his feelings about India's victory in the
T20 World Cup
on Saturday. He described the experience as surreal and beyond belief. The triumph was particularly special for Yadav, who played a crucial role in the team's success throughout the tournament.
India clinched their second T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final held in Barbados on June 29.
"It has been an unreal experience for me, and I hope I keep experiencing such things henceforth," he said, as quoted by PTI, during a felicitation function in Kanpur.
"This experience is something which could take a lifetime for some people. Thus, I want the team to fare the same way in the next ICC tournament (Champions Trophy) and play its best cricket."
Kuldeep was the fourth Indian bowler to achieve a significant milestone in the tournament, securing 10 wickets. He joined the ranks of
Arshdeep Singh
, who claimed an impressive 17 wickets,
Jasprit Bumrah
, who picked up 15 scalps, and
Hardik Pandya
, who contributed with 11 dismissals.
"Feeling extremely happy as a player because it's the eighth year of my Team India career, and I had the good fortune of lifting an ICC trophy. It's tough to explain in words about our experience in the last week," he added.
Kuldeep acknowledged that the victory was a result of the strong camaraderie and encouragement within the team, combined with their diligent efforts.
"The team's bonding and support for each other throughout the tournament and how we have been playing for the last three to four years -- it is the result that we have achieved today.
"The whole nation, along with our teammates and the support staff are extremely happy, and so am I," he said.
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