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Kuldeep's Coach Confident Ahead of India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash

Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach, Kapil Dev Pandey, expressed confidence that the spinner requires no special advice for the high-stakes India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match, citing his consistent experience since 2017. India is considering fielding Kuldeep to exploit Pakistan's historical vulnerability against his left-arm wrist spin, especially after his match-winning 4-30 performance in the Asia Cup final. The Indian team holds a dominant 7-1 head-to-head record against Pakistan in T20 World Cups and aims to become the first men's team to successfully defend the title. Pandey urged the team not to take any opponent lightly in the unpredictable T20 format, emphasizing patience and confidence.

Key Points: Kuldeep Yadav's Coach on India vs Pakistan T20 WC Match

  • Coach backs Kuldeep's experience
  • India considers spin advantage
  • Strong head-to-head record vs Pakistan
  • Aiming to defend T20 WC title
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T20 WC: 'He doesn't need any special advice...', says Kuldeep's childhood coach ahead of Pakistan clash

Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach says the spinner needs no special advice for the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash. Preview and insights.

"He doesn't need any special advice; he has been playing consistently since 2017. - Kapil Dev Pandey"

Kanpur, Feb 15

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Dev Pandey lauded his ward's bowling prowess and stated that the left-arm wrist spinner doesn't need any special advice for the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup, as he has enough experience under his belt.

India are thinking of bringing in Kuldeep to take advantage of Pakistan's past vulnerability. The left-arm wrist spinner had a scintillating outing for India in the Asia Cup, dismantling Pakistan in the Asia Cup final with 4-30.

"It's a very proud moment for both me and Kuldeep. I want Kuldeep to help Team India win the World Cup with his deadly bowling. He doesn't need any special advice; he has been playing consistently since 2017. Our team is very strong and in great rhythm. The openers and the middle-order batters are all performing really well," Pandey told IANS.

India skipper Suryakumar left enough hints during the pre-match presser on Saturday when asked whether Kuldeep would play against Pakistan, saying, "In the Asia Cup, the pitch was similar, and it was a big ground. We have to see what combinations worked for us then. I feel similar combinations will be played here; it's a good headache to have."

Meanwhile, India have a great head-to-head record over Pakistan in the T20 World Cups. Till now, the two sides have played each other eight times in the T20 World Cup, with India emerging victorious on seven occasions, while Pakistan managed to win only once (in 2021).

Moreover, India are aiming to become the first team in history to successfully defend the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title if they make it to the final and win the trophy, a feat that no men's team has yet accomplished. So far none of the host nations have ever won the Men's T20 World Cup, and the Men in Blue will be hoping to finally break the jinx.

"India must not take any team lightly. T20 is a format where the game can change very quickly. Our team is one of the best T20 teams, and I believe they can break records. All the players are in top form; they just need to play with patience and confidence to win," Kapil added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I'm excited, I hope the team management doesn't get overconfident. Kapil sir is right, we can't take any team lightly, especially Pakistan in a World Cup. T20 is unpredictable. Need to play smart cricket.
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Vikram M
The record speaks for itself - 7 wins out of 8 in T20 WCs against Pakistan! That's dominance. But history won't win this match. Our boys need to focus on the present. Jai Hind!
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Priya S
So proud of Kuldeep's journey. From a small-town boy to a potential World Cup hero. His story is an inspiration. Hope he weaves his web again and takes us one step closer to defending the title! 🤞
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think we are focusing too much on one player. Yes, Kuldeep is key, but cricket is a team sport. The article mentions openers and middle order are firing. That's the real strength. Let's back the whole team.
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Michael C
The pressure of being hosts and defending champions is immense. Breaking two big jinxes at once would be legendary. Hope the boys handle the nerves. All the best, Team India!

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