Every World Cup-winning tale under MS Dhoni’s leadership is incomplete without Yuvraj Singh. Be it the inaugural World T20 2007 in South Africa or 2011’s historic event, the veteran Punjab batsman has contributed a lot to the nation. In his illustrious career of 17 years, Yuvraj has seen numerous ups and downs but the passion within him is still alive.
Though Yuvraj is out from the international circuit, he strongly wishes to make a comeback and play the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in England, which will begin on May 30 next year.
“Obviously, I am looking to play cricket till 2019, whatever cricket I get to play. The selection is not in my hands. What is in my hands is to work hard and get better at whatever I am doing – whether it’s batting, bowling, fielding or my fitness. From when I was dropped last year, I have been thinking that all I can do is focus on myself and my cricket,” said Yuvraj.
Currently, there has been a boom of talented youngsters who are getting opportunities to play for India. And Yuvraj stressed on the fact that he won’t ruin a youngsters’ place even in the domestic cricket.
“If they (youngsters) are selected for India A or if there is nobody (available), I can go and play a few games but I just feel that I don’t want to spoil a youngster’s place because I want to play the World Cup. I will get back to training, I am looking forward to playing the T20 domestic tournament and see how it goes,” said Yuvraj.
Wishing to bid adieu to the gentlemen’s game happily, Yuvi said, “I thought that if I am looking to play another year or two years, I want to go playing this game happily because this game has given me everything.”
Yuvraj played the last match for India in more than a year ago, against West Indies at North Sound on 30 June 2017.