IPL 2022 DC vs MI: Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked up 3 wickets for 18 runs in his 4 overs for Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians. Consequently, DC restricted MI to 131 and went on to win the match by 4 wickets. 

The 27-year old was adjudged the player of the match for his excellent bowling in the first innings. After winning the award, Kuldeep said, 'It was a difficult time for me. I was out with an injury for five months. It was important for me to go for the rehab and thanks to the facilities and trainers at the NCA, I recovered very well and in time to get back into the Indian set-up. And slowly I started match preparation and when I started playing the games, I got the confidence and Rohit motivated me a lot.'

'Whatever changes need to be done, I had that communication with him. And here in the Delhi set up I spoke to Ricky (Ponting) and he backed me a lot. I was lacking rhythm from a long time and I worked on my rhythm a lot and never compromised on turning the ball despite the variation in pace.' added the left-arm spinner. 

DC won their first match in IPL 2022 and will face off against Gujarat Titans on April 2nd at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune for their second match of the season.