The 19-year-old looks forward to meeting his idol Virat Kohli And taking tips from the former India captain during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) Season 15, which is scheduled to be played between March 26 and May 29. will play for the Delhi Capitals After the last player is bought at auction. The Delhi franchise has awarded the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup winning captain Rs. 50 lakhs.
Waiting to meet Virat Kohli
“I am looking forward to meeting Virat bhaiyya. He has been my inspiration. I have always considered him as my role model. I want to interact with him and get many tips from him. I want to ask him how he works in crunches and high pressure How do I bat in the game, how does he control his mind, and how does he take his fitness to another level. I have led the Under-19 team but the way Virat Bhaiya has taken care of his team and players Handling him was amazing. I want to ask him how he managed his fitness for the team and ensured that his players remain pressure-free so that they can perform at their best,” Dhul told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview.
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Dhul had captained India to the Under-19 World Cup title earlier this year after his team defeated England in the summit clash.
Dust making noise on first class cricket debut
After guiding India to the World Cup, Dhul was handed his first-class debut and grabbed the opportunity with both hands. The 19-year-old Delhi player scored centuries in both the innings of his first-class debut (113 and 113 not out vs Tamil Nadu).
He then played a brilliant innings of 200* in 261 balls against Chhattisgarh, which was his maiden first-class double century. He put on a huge partnership of 26 fours and 246 runs for the first wicket with Dhruv Shourie.
Yash Dhul (ANI Photo)
“The color of the ball doesn’t matter to me. I just go out and express myself. That’s my approach towards the game. I don’t want to change my playing style. I want to keep it the same whatever. Format.” I play. It was my debut (1st class vs TN), but I didn’t panic. I also want to play for senior (India) team. That’s the aim and goal. But I want to take it a step further. Time. My ultimate goal is to play all formats of the game,” Dhul further told TimesofIndia.com.
IPL platform
Dhul will play under the leadership of India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh PantCaptaincy in 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 completely different feeling. I started my career from Delhi and played all my cricket for Delhi Played and will now play IPL cricket for Delhi. It’s an incredible feeling.
“Rishabh bhaiya is a great motivator and a very good captain. I want to learn the nuances of a leadership role from him. He is very energetic on the field. The way he enjoys his game and motivates and encourages his teammates from behind. Live. The wicket is amazing,” Dhul further told TimesofIndia.com.
Yash Dhul (Image Credit: Instagram)
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.
“DC have an experienced side. They have big stars in their dressing room. I am going in after playing U-19 cricket and taking on a new challenge. I am learning how to play fast-paced games. How to hold your nerves. 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 when you have to You will get a chance, but when will you get it, just go out there and give your 100 percent,” Dhul signed off.