India’s veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav shared his perspective as an attacking bowler ahead of the second Test against South Africa starting in Guwahati on Saturday.Emphasizing his role as an aggressive bowler, Yadav said the support from Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill has given him clarity on his work. Yadav further said that he maintains an aggressive mindset and focuses on taking wickets.
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Kuldeep Yadav said on Geostar that as an attacking bowler I am very clear, I have known my role for years. The coach and captain have given me a lot of clarity and support. I always have an aggressive mindset and bowl accordingly. This is my job; Taking wickets. They look at me this way. Yadav believes that Test cricket is a challenging but entertaining format, and it is a “luxury” for India to play in all formats. His aim is to focus on fitness and performance over the next 4-5 years so that he can make the most of his Test opportunities.
Yadav said that everyone likes Test cricket. It is a format that everyone enjoys, but it is also very challenging. Obviously, you want to play all formats, but if you get a chance to play Test cricket, you enjoy it. It is a luxury for India to play in all formats. The next 4-5 years in Test cricket are very important for me, so I will focus on maintaining my fitness and continuing to perform like this.
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India will face South Africa in the second and final Test in Guwahati on Saturday, where they will look to bounce back from the 30-run defeat in the series opener to level the series 1-1.Ahead of the second Test, India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj believes facing strong teams like South Africa boosts his confidence as it helps him identify and correct his mistakes.