Prince Yadav, the young pacer for Lucknow Super Giants, has revealed that his team’s thrilling IPL win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru meant more to him than dismissing Virat Kohli for a duck. He emphasized the importance of teamwork and credited guidance from experienced players like Mohammed Shami and bowling coach Bharat Arun.
Prince Yadav dismissed Virat Kohli for a two-ball duck during LSG’s nine-run victory in a high-scoring match in Lucknow. However, he stressed that the collective result outweighed his individual achievement.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Prince said: “I felt good after the wicket, but my greatest joy is that we won the match. If I had taken the wicket and we had lost, it wouldn’t have been that significant. Winning the match for the team was more important to me.”
The right-arm speedster also opened up about his interactions with LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun and veteran pacer Mohammed Shami. He said their discussions have been positive and helpful.
“I have continuous conversations with him; in fact, Mohammed Shami is also there. Everything is going well. We are having good, positive discussions, focusing only on how and what to deliver,” Prince explained.
Prince further credited Shami for helping him understand the nuances of bowling with the new ball and for boosting the confidence of younger bowlers on the field.
“I learned a lot from him about the new ball. But what I like most is that whenever a bowler is bowling, he stands at mid-on or mid-off. Having such an experienced player standing with you gives you a completely different level of confidence. Having the experience of Mohammad Shami gives you confidence,” he added.