The motivation is definitely to play for India, says Yuvraj Singh

Out of favor Indian star all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh is still extremely determined to play for India. He struggled with the bat in recent times and has not been as effective with the ball. Having cleared the yo-yo fitness test, Yuvraj’s next goal will be to make a comeback into the Indian team. Yuvraj, though, doesn’t want to leave the game with any regrets, “thinking I should have played for some more years.”

Also, he said he could have had a successful Test career and played around 80 matches had it not been for a combination of factors, including a rare form of a germ-cell tumor that kept him out of the game for nearly a year. Yuvraj made a comeback to the Indian team last year in January and also played 11 games. Furthermore, he represented India in the Champions Trophy last year before being left out again after an ODI series in the West Indies.

Yuvraj Singh- The comeback man

Moreover, the selectors didn’t pick him for any of the squads for the Duleep Trophy in September, which sent a signal that his international career could be over. Still, Yuvraj hasn’t given up on another India comeback. For now, he has the IPL to look forward to, with his home franchise Kings XI Punjab.

“I want to go when I feel it is the right time to go when I feel I have done my best and I could not have done any more than this,” Yuvraj told Sportstar. “I am still playing because I am enjoying playing cricket, not just because I have to play for India or I have to play the IPL. The motivation is definitely to play for India. I feel two or three IPLs are left in me,” he added.

Yuvraj further said that he is a fighter and wants to take the tough situations on. I have been a fighter, taking on tough situations. I like being a pillar of strength to people, for those suffering from cancer or going through other issues in life and want to be known as someone who never gave up. Whether I play for India or not, I will give my 100 percent on the field,” he said.

Plans for the future and comparison of the captains

The 36-year-old also shared his plans for the future. He said that ‘cancer’ will be his field of work later on. “I love supporting young kids, I like interacting with the younger generation. Coaching is in my mind. I would identify underprivileged kids and focus on their sport and education,” the southpaw added.

Yuvi also compared Virat Kohli with the former skipper MS Dhoni. “Obviously, he’s very different from MSD, who is calm and composed. Virat is a bit aggressive. The results have shown that he is doing very well as captain. It’s a different generation too. MSD had very experienced players, match-winners. It was a very set team when he got the captaincy. The team has transformed under Virat. Virat is taking the team in the right direction with his fitness and diet discipline, keeping in mind the 2019 World Cup,” he concluded.