Yuvraj clears Yo-Yo Test, in-line for T20 comeback against SL

Yuvraj Singh has no qualms in conceding that he has been "failing" but the out-of-favour Indian cricketer says he won't give up on his career at least till 2019.

Colombo: After multiple attempts, Yuvraj Singh finally cleared the Yo-Yo test, for which he was shown the door after the West Indies tour earlier this year and is in line for a T20 berth when the selectors announce the the 15-men squad for three-match series against Sri Lanka on Monday.

The 36-year-old all-rounder, who played a pivotal role in India's 2011 World Cup triumph, has been struggling to keep a place in the side for some time now. He was axed from the ODI team after the West Indies tour earlier this year because of failing the now compulsory Yo-Yo test.

"I would like to tell that I am failing. I still fail. I failed the last three fitness tests but yesterday I passed my fitness test. After 17 years I am still failing," Yuvraj said.

Captain Virat Kohli is all set to sit out from the T20I series against Sri Lanka, which could create a derth of experience in India's middle order. Yuvraj Singh could fill the gap.

Speaking at an interactive session organised by UNICEF here as part of 'The Power of Sports to Shape the Future of Adolescents' campaign, the veteran said his career decisions will be solely decided by him.

"I am not afraid of failure. I have gone through ups and downs. I have seen defeat and that's what's the pillar of success.

"To be a successful man, to be a successful person in your life, you need failure and you've got to be defeated. That will make you a stronger person and it will take you to the next level," he explained.

Yuvraj said he is not quite sure how many people believe in him given his recent slump but he hasn't stopped believing in himself.

"I am still playing. I don't know what format I am going to play. But I am pushing everyday as hard as I used to, may be harder than before because I am getting older. And I see myself playing cricket till 2019 and obviously take a call after that," he said.

"So I still believe in myself. As I said I don't know how many people believe in me but I do believe in myself," Yuvraj added.

The left-hander has played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20 Internationals in his 17-year-career scoring 1900, 8701 and 1177 runs across the respective formats.