Chandigarh: As the countdown to the new IPL The season begins Yuzvendra Chahal Has struck a clear note about both the ambitions of his team Punjab Kings and his own recovery. After what he admits was a tough last year due to injuries and illness, the leg-spinner is entering the season with renewed purpose. After battling health problems, Chahal revealed that being away from cricket tested him mentally and physically.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!“Last year was not easy,” Chahal said during the team’s jersey launching ceremony in Mohali. “With the support of my family, friends and Punjab Administration, I’m over it. I feel quite healthy now.”
In a conscious effort to reinvent himself, Chahal has made lifestyle changes that underscore his commitment to peak performance. He has given up alcohol, focused on better sleep, improved his diet and committed to regular work at the gym. “I want to improve every year,” he added. “I may not promise specific results but I will give everything I have on and off the field.”This phase also represents mental recovery for the walk. “It’s about being better than yesterday,” he said. “Helping young people, supporting teammates and giving your best. That’s what’s important.” For Punjab Kings, last season was a promise that fell short. Chahal echoed that sentiment. “We played great cricket but fell short in the last minute,” he said. “This year, we are more confident. The core group is intact, the atmosphere is positive and everyone is coming in with good form.“The team has already started preparations with a 12-day camp in the coming days, aimed at improving tactics and adapting to unpredictable home conditions.Despite being regarded as a lead spinner, Chahal was quick to emphasize collective power over individual characters. “There is no ‘man’ spinner. Wickets come through teamwork. Everyone contributes.”
