I am not disappointed about missing out on T20 World Cup, the best were selected: Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav stated that even though he missed the flight for the T20 World Cup 2022, he wasn't disappointed. He began his career in 2017 as India's top spinner, but over time, he found it difficult to maintain his place in the national squad. Kuldeep Yadav surprisingly failed to make the cut for the big event in Australia, despite the fact that selectors are still keeping an eye on him.

After India's victory over South Africa in the third and final ODI on Tuesday, October 11 at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium by a margin of seven wickets, Kuldeep expressed his viewpoint. The left-arm wrist spinner acknowledged that the finest players were chosen for the World Cup and has accepted his omission in good spirit.

"I am not disappointed about missing out on the World Cup because I am more focussed on the process. I am seeing how I can improve match by match. I am not disappointed as the ones who were selected are among the best," Kuldeep said during the post-match press conference.

In the final decider of the ODI series, Kuldeep Yadav bowled only four overs out of his 10-over spell and was able to pick four wickets while giving away just 18 runs. His four-wicket haul helped India dish out South Africa for mere 99 runs and set an easy target for India.

Hope Chahal performs well and I keep performing in ODIs: Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav was also questioned if he missed working with Yuzvendra Chahal as a spin partner during the press conference. He funnily answered the question and wished his spin-bowling partner to do well in the World Cup, which is notably the first-ever for Chahal.

"It's a tricky question. He is in Australia for the T20 World Cup and my best wishes are with him. Hope he performs well and I keep performing in ODIs," he added.

Speaking of the ODI series, India lost the first game by nine runs but the Men in Blue bounced back stronger to win the remaining two matches and clinch the ODI series by 2-1. While Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were the reason behind India winning the second ODI, Kuldeep Yadav led India to a win in the third ODI.