Lucknow, Sept. 2 -- With Kashi Rudras preparing for a do-or-die clash against Noida Kings in the UPT20 League 2026 playoffs on Thursday, left-arm spinner Kartik Yadav said the defending champions are in a "cool, relaxed, calm, and composed" frame of mind as they look to keep their title defence alive.

Kashi Rudras endured a difficult phase in the league stage, losing four matches in a row, but recovered strongly to secure a playoff berth. Kartik believes the team has learnt from those setbacks and remains confident of going all the way.

"The dressing room atmosphere of Kashi Rudras has always been very cool, relaxed, calm, and composed. There is a different energy. It feels like we all players are sitting together, having good chats. Th...