The Indian squad for the World Cup has a strong lineup, but according to former cricketer Yuvraj Singh, either Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar should have been included. Yuvraj believes that a leg-spinner is missing from the team and was keen to see either Chahal or Sundar selected. However, the team management decided to go with senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was included in the final squad as a replacement for the injured Axar Patel. Yuvraj expressed his opinion during an event, where he also discussed the importance of Jasprit Bumrah’s performance in the tournament. He described Bumrah as a match-winner who can win matches from any situation and praised his skills and pace. Yuvraj also highlighted the growing maturity of Bumrah as a cricketer and commended his captaincy skills, particularly under Rohit Sharma in the Mumbai Indians. Yuvraj further emphasized the need for bowlers like Bumrah, who can defend scores in the range of 250 to 260. In addition, Yuvraj mentioned the good form of India’s middle-order batters and stressed the importance of finding the right combination for a settled look ahead of the tournament. Having won the World Cup twice in the past, Yuvraj shared insights into India’s preparation for the 2011 World Cup, which began when Gary Kirsten joined as head coach. Yuvraj also reflected on his personal struggles with injuries and health issues during the 2011 World Cup, stating that he had to put those aside and focus on the goal of winning the tournament. In closing, Yuvraj expressed his hope that the current team, led by Rohit Sharma, can bring home a third World Cup trophy after a 12-year wait. He advised the players to stay away from distractions and solely focus on the game during the tournament.
Mon. Apr 21st, 2025
