India’s U19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull has said that he is eager to meet Virat Kohli and his Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Rishabh Pant and learn a lot from them as he prepares for the IPL 2022 edition.
Dhull, who began his Ranji Trophy career for Delhi with a bang with a couple of hundreds on debut, has carried on that brilliant form, scoring a double-century against Chhattisgarh. He was picked by the DC franchise for INR 50 lakhs.
"I am eager to meet Virat bhaiya. He has been my inspiration. I have always idolized him. I want to interact with him and take a lot of tips from him. I want to ask him how he bats in a crunch and high-pressure games, how he manages to control his mind, and how he took his fitness to another level.
I have led the under-19 team but the way Virat bhaiya handled his team and players was amazing. I want to ask him how he managed his team and ensured his players stay pressure-free so that they can put in their best performances," Dhull told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview.
Dhull had begun his Ranji Trophy journey by smashing 113 and 113 not out against Tamil Nadu and has shown all signs of being a wonderful talent thus far.
Further talking in the interview, Dhull said that he wanted to learn the details of leadership from Rishabh Pant, his Delhi senior and captain at the Delhi Capitals for IPL 2022.
"I am so excited to be able to play with the Delhi Capitals. Delhi is my home team and playing for the home team is a different feeling altogether. I started my career with Delhi and played all my cricket for Delhi and will now be playing IPL cricket for Delhi. It is an incredible feeling.
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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 so energetic on the field. The way he enjoys his game and keeps motivating and encouraging his teammates, from behind the wickets, is amazing," Dhull further told TimesofIndia.com.
The 19-year-old talked about the nervousness of playing with big stars in the DC dressing room.
"DC has an experienced side. There are big stars in their dressing room. I am going in after playing Under-19 cricket and will be facing a new challenge. I will be learning how to hold my nerve in fast-moving games. It 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 about when you will get a chance, but when you do get it, just go there and give your 100 percent," Dhull signed off.
(Times of India inputs)
