MANCHESTER: Kuldeep played a key role in India's spectacular victory against Pakistan on Sunday, which outscored Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, who looked in superb form. Kuldeep told the media in the mixed zone that everyone was talking about my rhythm but I never lost my rhythm.

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On Babur's wicket, he said it was one of his best balls. He said he was one of my best balls in this tournament. I had bowled out Babar Azam in the Asia Cup earlier. They play spin perfectly. Kuldeep said Babur and Jama were playing well from the team's point of view. Both were rotating strikes. We knew how important that wicket was. There was pressure on him and Fakhar got out too early. Kuldeep's economy rate was five runs per over and he is very happy with it.

At the same time, he said, "Sometimes it happens that you don't get wickets. It is disappointing for a player and for the family that he does not get wickets. When the wickets were not available, I started thinking as to why this is happening. He said, "I bowled well in the last three games. Even the Australian batsmen could not play me. Disturbing the batsmen and the rotation of the ball is important for the spinner. That's my strength and I like it. Vice-Captain Rohit Sharma said Kuldeep is confident and a big match-winner for the team.

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