IPL 2022: U-19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull wants to learn from Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant
Yash Dhul (The 19-year-old) is looking forward to meeting his idol Virat Kohli. And Dhull taking tips from the former India captain during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) Season 15 to be played from March 26 to May 29. The Delhi franchise has awarded the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Rs. Bought it for 50 lakhs.
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Waiting to meet Virat Kohli
“I am looking forward to meeting Virat bhaiya. He has been my inspiration. I have always considered him as my role model. Dhull wants to talk to him and get lots of tips from him. I want to ask him how he bats in crunch and high-pressure games, how he controls his mind. And how he takes his fitness to another level. I have led the U-19 team but the way Virat Bhaiya handled his team and players was amazing. I want to ask him how he managed his team and ensured his players to remain pressure-free so that they can perform at their best,” Dhull told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview.
The color of the ball doesn’t matter to me. I just go out and express myself. This is my attitude towards the game. I don’t want to change my playing style. Whatever format I play, I want to keep it the same. It was my debut (first-class vs TN), but I was not nervous. I also want to play for the senior (India) team. That is the goal and the goal. But I want to take it one step at a time. My ultimate goal is to play all formats of the game,” Dhull further told TimesofIndia.com.
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IPL platform
Dhul will play under the captaincy of India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant at the Delhi Capitals camp. And, the 19-year-old is very excited to be able to play for his ‘home team’.
“I am very excited to be able to play with Delhi Capitals. Delhi is my home team and playing for the home team is a different feeling. I started my career in Delhi and played all my cricket for Delhi and now I will play IPL cricket for Delhi. It is an incredible feeling,” said Dhull.
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Rishabh bhaiya is a great motivator
“Rishabh bhaiya is a great motivator and a very good captain. I want to learn from him the nuances of leadership roles. He is very energetic on the field. The way he enjoys his game and continues to inspire and encourage his teammates from behind the wicket is amazing,” Dhull further told TimesofIndia.com.
Apart from Pant and Dhul, the DC franchise also features David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel, Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Enrique Nortje, Chetan Sakarya, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Shardul Thakur, Rovman Powell. and Khaleel Ahmed in his rank.
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Face a new challenge
“DC has a seasoned side. There are big stars in his dressing room. I am going inside after playing U-19 cricket and will face a new challenge. I’m learning how to hold my mind in fast-paced games. This is going to be a huge learning experience for me. My coach Rajesh sir has said – just believe in your instincts and play your natural game. He said – don’t think about when you will get a chance, but when you get it, just go out there and give your 100 percent,” Dhull signed off.