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Suryakumar Yadav reveals Kuldeep Yadav’s frustration over no bowling led to dropped catch vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup, sparking on-field pressure.
Suryakumar Yadav forward of the India vs Pakistan match (Image credit score: ICC)
Former Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has mentioned that after not being handed bowling alternatives in opposition to arch-rivals Pakistan within the T20 World Cup, Kuldeep Yadav was left pissed off and finally dropped a simple catch, that led to a livid response from then-captain Suryakumar.
Cameras captured Suryakumar pissed off with Kuldeep after a late dropped catch, whereas Hardik Pandya additionally appeared upset. The footage went viral on social media, prompting questions on whether or not all the things was effectively throughout the Indian camp.
Months later, Suryakumar has make clear what occurred throughout that much-discussed second.
“The match began and there was no time to bowl him. He was a bit of upset and wished to bowl. I accomplished Axar’s spell after which bowled Tilak, Varun and Hardik,” Suryakumar mentioned whereas talking on Aakash Chopra’s YouTube channel.
“He was like, ‘Meri bowling kyu nahi aa rahi hai?’ There was an opportunity of a catch when he was at long-on. He ran very casually and it was a simple catch in accordance with his expertise,” Suryakumar mentioned.
“He dropped the catch and I obtained indignant at the moment. If he dropped the catch after making an effort, that’s advantageous, however he didn’t put in any effort,” Suryakumar added.
The previous skipper later clarified that the obvious pressure between him and Kuldeep wasn’t a severe fallout, regardless of how the change appeared on digital camera. Suryakumar defined that each cricketers had been upset within the warmth of the second, however their reactions had been a part of the banter between them.
“After we met after the match, we checked out one another in anger. He turned pink in anger and I additionally checked out him angrily. It appeared like that on the display, but it surely was banter,” Suryakumar mentioned.
“After touchdown in Ahmedabad, I obtained an thought in regards to the reel. Typically it’s good to loosen up the second,” Suryakumar added.
August 30, 2026, 08:13 IST
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