Ms. Dhoni dragged while Gary Kirsten reveals how India has almost snubbed Yuvraj Singh from 2011 WC Squad
India’s emblematic victory in the 2011 Cricket World Cup has remained one of the most memorable days in the life of several modern Indian cricket fans, who were not witness to the first glory of the World Cup in 1983, to date.
India was the best team in the competition, because each player played his role to put the ICC Cricket World Cup in India after a expectation of 28 years. Ms. Dhoni has become a door name to door after shooting the title.
However, a man who had an immense impact on India’s victory was Yuvraj Singh, the left insurance master of India. Singh was also announced as the man of the tournament for his global excellence with Bat and Ball.
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The coach and the captain fought for Yuvraj Singh in the World Cup team, reveals Gary Kirsten
In the midst of the discussions on the emblematic campaign of the World Cup, the former coach of India, Gary Kirsten, revealed certain scenarios of the preparations for the cup before the world. He mentioned that the selectors had doubts about Yuvraj Singh, and his place in the team was not guaranteed.
However, he underlined the fact that it was himself, alongside the Indian skipper Ms. Dhoni, who assured the selectors and fought with them to have Yuvraj Singh in the side.
“Thank goodness, we chose it because he was getting closer, he was not. It was not a selection of slam-Dunk. The selectors somehow debated around the 15 players. I was very eager to have it in the team, just like Dhoni, because of the experience he brought to the group. And look at the World Cup he ended up,” said Gary on Rediff.
Yuvraj Singh was named man of the tournament in the 2011 CWC
Although an amazing player, Gary Kirsten revealed how Yuvraj Singh sometimes frustrated him, and it was in Paddy Upton, the mental packaging coach and strategic leadership, who helped him prepare for the big tournament.
“I always liked Yuvraj. We had this kind of good relationship where he used to frustrate me sometimes, but I just liked him. He was good. I just want him to mark races all the time because when I watch him beat, it’s as incredible to watch. But there was a trip he had to walk and ignore Paddy.
“Paddy has done a lot of work with Yuvi to prepare him for this World Cup. Yuvi himself made key decisions to prepare and prepare for the World Cup,” said the former Grand South African.
Yuvraj Singh had an impressive World Cup, rather the best in his career, when he has evolved as the most beautiful versatile in India. He raised 362 points and obtained 15 tank cooked in his name, which earned him the title of “tournament player”, despite the suffering of cancer.
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India has led by Yuvraj Singh to soon defend the WCL title
Last year, the world legendary championship was announced and it presents legends of the game of different. India is one of the participants’ teams because the matches will be played through England in the 4 places of Birmingham, Leeds, Northampton and Leicester.
Scheduled to start today with the inaugural match to play in Edgbaston, India will progress to defend its title of the 2024 season. The champions of England and Pakistan will start the procedure on the 18th.
Yuvraj Singh was the captain of the Indian champions who beat the Pakistani champions in the final of last season to win the title of young girl. This time too, Yuvi is ready to enter the arena as an Indian captain.
