Salaam Cricket 2020: Kuldeep Yadav recalled the first time he met Yuzvendra Chahal at the breakfast table during the Indian Premier League. That was the start of a deep bond and genuine friendship.
Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Kuldeep Yadav recalled his first meeting with Yuzvendra Chahal
- Kuldeep said Chahal treats him like his younger brother
- Kuldeep and Chahal shed light on their lives in Covid-19 lockdown
Yuzvendra Chahal had a funny response to Kuldeep Yadav who recalled the first time he met his fellow India wrist spinner. The two star cricketers, speaking on Salaam Cricket 2020, addressed a range of issues including the saliva ban and India’s chances at the T20 World Cup.
Kuldeep and Chahal are two of the most potent spinners in world cricket and first grabbed headlines internationally with their sensational performances during a historic ODI series win over South Africa in 2018.
The best of friends, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, play for different team in the Indian Premier League. The IPL has been suspended indefinitely but the two cricketers got to share details of their bond on Salaam Cricket 2020.
Kuldeep, younger than Chahal, remembered the first time he met his senior when he was selected by Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.
“I remember meeting Chahal at the breakfast table when I was selected by the Mumbai Indians. I had gone for practice and Chahal was playing at the DY Patil stadium.
“He gave me a lot of respect and the bond grew from there. He cares a lot for me and treats me like a younger brother. He gives me ideas about life and cricket. Whenever I have some problems he comes and talks to me that’s why our chemistry looks so good,” Kuldeep said.
Chahal, known for his sense of humour, quipped: Pagle, rulayega kya?”
Enjoying my time with family: Chahal
Both Kuldeep and Chahal said they were missing cricket because of the lockdown but revealed they had both focussed their attention to hobbies.
While Chahal has spent time making videos on social media, Kuldeep has used the time to focus on painting.
“In the first two weeks nothing much happened, but after that I spent time with family. Then I ordered some gym equipment and started working out regularly. I also participated in a chess tournament for charity, I also play with dad sometimes. I have a new house now and shifted in November. So the family time I was missing for the past 10-15 years, I’m getting to enjoy that now.” Chahal said.
