Punjab Kings in motion throughout IPL 2025© AFP
Yuzvendra Chahal has taken simply 1 wicket within the first 3 matches for Punjab Kings within the ongoing IPL 2025. The senior spinner was purchased for an enormous Rs 18 crore within the IPL mega public sale and plenty of consultants thought that he will likely be a high performer for his aspect. Nevertheless, his sluggish begin has sparked concern amongst a bit of the PBKS followers however Chahal was not rattled. In a latest interview, Chahal stated that he believes that he fully deserves the Rs 18 crore price ticket and stated that he’s not beneath any further strain.
“We now have solely performed three matches to date. There’s a lengthy strategy to go. The staff has received two matches and my focus is on making the staff win. That is about it,” Chahal informed Hindustan Instances.
“I deserve this price ticket. When you’re taking part in, you do not take into consideration what value you fetched within the public sale. Whether or not you go for INR 6 crore or INR 18 crore, it’s the identical mindset, and also you simply need to make the staff win,” he added.
Chahal additionally made a serious prediction concerning Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. The spinner stated that they may end within the Prime 2 after the group stage and even referred to as them the ‘finest staff’.
“We’re coming in high 2, we’re the very best staff. In case you have a look at the bowling and batting, we’ve got 7-8 choices in bowling. In case you have a look at the batting, we’ve got 9-10 choices. I believe it is an excellent signal that the staff goes to be a champion this 12 months. In case you have a look at the playoffs, we’re positively within the Prime 2.”
Chahal additionally made it clear that he’s not placing a lot strain on himself concerning nationwide staff choice. “It’s not in my fingers. I’m solely specializing in doing nicely for my staff and placing in good performances with the ball,” he concluded.
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