The next 4-5 years are very important for me in Test cricket: Kuldeep Yadav

Indian star spinner Kuldeep Yadav has stated that his approach with the ball has not changed, adding that he is very clear as an attacking bowler, knowing his role perfectly well over the years. 

Speaking on JioHotstar’s "Follow The Blues", Kuldeep asserted that the captain and the coach have given him a clear role with proper support, adding that the longest format of the game remains a priority for him.

“I am very clear as an attacking bowler, I know my role over the years. The coach and the captain have given me a lot of clarity and support. I always keep an attacking mindset and bowl accordingly. That’s my job: taking wickets. That’s how they look at me,” Kuldeep Yadav told JioHotstar.

“Everyone loves Test cricket. It’s a format that everyone enjoys, but it’s also very challenging. Obviously, you want to play in all formats, but if you get a chance to play Test cricket, you enjoy it,” he added.

“Playing in all formats for India is a luxury. The next 4–5 years are very important for me in Test cricket, so I will focus on maintaining my fitness and keep performing like this,” he asserted.

After suffering a 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test in Kolkata, India will next lock horns with South Africa in the second and final Test, in Guwahati, starting on Saturday, November 22. Pacer Siraj noted that he always gets a lot of confidence whenever he gets wickets against good batters.

“When you’re playing against a good team, and you’re bowling against good batsmen and taking their wickets, you get a lot of confidence. Because when you play against a strong team, you quickly realise where you’re making a mistake. So, it’s good that I’m playing against a team like South Africa. It’s a lot of fun,” Siraj said.

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