Yash Thakur dedicates maiden India call-up to late father, reflects on IPL journey

Punjab Kings pacer Yash Thakur has received his first call-up to the Indian cricket team, a milestone he emotionally dedicated to his late father. In an exclusive interview with Times of India, the fast bowler opened up about the journey that led to this career-defining moment. Thakur credited Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's trust in his bowlers as a key factor in his development. He also highlighted the influence of head coach Ricky Ponting in building a winning mindset within the team, and expressed how high-pressure situations tend to bring out his best performances. The pacer additionally looked forward to reuniting with bowling coach Morne Morkel at the international level.