India, Oct. 1 -- One of the stars for India in their recent triumph against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final was the left-arm wrist spinner, Kuldeep Yadav. His coach has now revealed the secret behind Kuldeep's inspired performance.

Speaking to the Times of India, Kapil Dev, Kuldeep's childhood coach, said, "Pakistan ko dekhte hi uska khoon khaulta hai. Pakistan ne baccke aur nausikhiyon ki team bheji thi iss baar." (His blood boils seeing Pakistan. This time, Pakistan sent a team of kids and amateurs this time).

He also framed Kuldeep's method as military-grade discipline drilled in from junior days. "I told Kuldeep, 'Your coach is a soldier. Discipline is in my blood. Play with discipline. You must not lose to Pakistan....