I hope my bad form doesn’t extend to the Test matches : Yuvraj

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Eager to find some much-needed form, Yuvraj Singh feels he has been a victim of an image that has been created by the media More... Eager to find some much-needed form, Yuvraj Singh feels he has been a victim of an image that has been created by the media Deba Prasad Dhar Posted On Friday, June 04, 2010 at 02:15:42 AM When was the last time Yuvraj Singh had to endure such a prolonged loss of form – it’s hard to recall. Consequently, he hasn’t looked his usual lively self. Away from our gaze he is training hard at the NCA, hoping that it would be his first step toward redemption. • It’s going to be a gruelling season. How have you been using the break? These days I am at the National Cricket Academy, training a bit harder here. We understand that it is a big season with virtually no breaks before the 50-over World Cup. I had issues with my knee and shoulder in the past, so I have to ensure they are able to sustain the load for the long season. • With no matches before the Asia Cup, how are you going to assess your form? We play throughout the year. One week before the Asia Cup, the boys will practice at their respective centres and should be fully match-fit before the tournament begins. • Recently you said you were not confident about your batting. It’s rare of a cricketer in India to be so brutally honest. I have always been forthright about my thoughts. I said that because I hadn’t played much before the IPL, and somehow I couldn’t spend much time in the middle. I was short of runs and wasn’t feeling good about my batting. • You have had to endure a prolonged slump of form. Has it been the most testing phase of your career? There have been many instances in the past when my mettle was put to test. Extreme highs and lows have been the pattern of my career, it has never been constant. I admit that my run in the IPL and the Twenty20 World Cup wasn’t great. But such is the format that you have to go for your shots. But I hope the bad phase doesn’t extend to the Test matches because that is one area I am very keen to do well. • This is your tenth year in international cricket. Have you measured up to your own expectation? I have had a decent run in one-dayers. My record in Tests may not have been great. For the better part of the career, I have had to compete with my former captain Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman. I could get a permanent slot in the Tests after Sourav retired. During my peak years I hadn’t played many Tests. But there were times when I got a chance but I failed to consolidate my position. I would have a good knock in a Test, fail in one innings, and then be out of the team. Then again I would play two Test matches and find myself benched. I wasn’t consistent, and people too didn’t have confidence in me, but it was my mistake. • Much has been written about your fitness, that you don’t train hard enough. Much has been written about me in the last 10 years about my fitness and other stuff. I haven’t bothered about it. In India everybody has an opinion. I only listen to people who played the game – cricketers such as Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri. If there is an issue I talk to people who know the game and who understand me. • You used to be brilliant at point but you don’t field there anymore. I am not 21 anymore (laughs). Definitely I would like to get back to fielding at point. I had hurt my knee and fingers in the past, fielding there. Remember fielding at point and fielding elsewhere are two different things. The day I feel 100 per cent, I’ll certainly go back to point. • You radiate positive energy on the field. The Indian team does well when you are at peace with yourself and charged up. But why have you been so subdued? That’s a point even Gary (Kirsten) makes – that when I am happy India tend to do well. In the IPL we lost many matches, so I wasn’t in a great mood. Then in the T20 World Cup we lost three consecutive games which didn’t help. I usually get disturbed when we lose. I need to realise there is life outside cricket. • Did the IPL take a toll on you, emotionally, especially the off-field episodes? For instance, your alleged differences with Kumar Sangakkara. I knew Sangakkara would be appointed captain and I was quite happy to play under him. But it seemed unhappy times because we didn’t do well in the IPL and then lost the World Cup. Somehow, it’s the general tendency of people to only remember the bad things. • One thing you want to change about yourself... The perception people have about me is mobilised by the media. I come across as brash and rude but I am essentially a simple guy. I try to speak with everyone nicely and I don’t disrespect my elders. I have been brought up by my parents with the right values. The media gave me the tag of a playboy which I am not. • What has Kirsten been telling you? He tells us that if your life is controlled outside the game, it helps you control your game. In the past I would be extremely agitated if I didn’t do well. So much so that I would end up ruining my whole day. Gary taught me how to bring the balance in life. • What’s the best de-stresser for you? I like to read about cars —automobiles have always been my passion. In fact these days I fight with my mother so that she gets me a new car. But my best de-stresser is resting on my mother’s lap. Nothing can beat that.

[Sid]

when did he had form in tests:hysterical:

[mastana]

Yuvraj Singh comedy karne ke mood mein hai lolz. :hehe:

[DomainK]

So he is taking for granted that he will be selected in the next test team? :hmmm:

[The Outsider]

• You used to be brilliant at point but you don’t field there anymore. I am not 21 anymore (laughs). Definitely I would like to get back to fielding at point. I had hurt my knee and fingers in the past, fielding there. Remember fielding at point and fielding elsewhere are two different things. The day I feel 100 per cent, I’ll certainly go back to point.

This is the most disturbing part of the interview - the 'been there, done that' attitude. Have a look around Yuvraj, look at the likes of Clarke, Ponting, and Gibbs. They are not 21 either. Even Kaif is not 21 either, but is ten times the fielder that you are now.

[DomainK]

This is the most disturbing part of the interview - the 'been there' date=' done that' attitude. Have a look around Yuvraj, look at the likes of Clarke, Ponting, and Gibbs. They are not 21 either. Even Kaif is not 21 either, but is ten times the fielder that you are now.[/quote'] True. I heard it for the first time that one cant field at point after 21. Reflexes dont slow down after 21. Agility does not start failing after 21. What is he talking about? He is not 35.

[f2000560]

is it just me or is he sucking up to gary ???

[Chandan]

During my peak years I hadn’t played many Tests. But there were times when I got a chance but I failed to consolidate my position. I would have a good knock in a Test, fail in one innings, and then be out of the team.

So Yuvraj reckons that he is past his peak? Goodness me! Why should we have him in the test side then?

[Gunner_Mania]

So he is taking for granted that he will be selected in the next test team? :hmmm:

++ Precisely my thoughts.

[mastana]

You radiate positive energy on the field. The Indian team does well when you are at peace with yourself and charged up. But why have you been so subdued? That’s a point even Gary (Kirsten) makes – that when I am happy India tend to do well. In the IPL we lost many matches, so I wasn’t in a great mood. Then in the T20 World Cup we lost three consecutive games which didn’t help. I usually get disturbed when we lose. I need to realise there is life outside cricket.

Yuvi you need to realise there is life outside discos, pubs and parties. :hehe:

[The Realist]

In fact these days I fight with my mother so that she gets me a new car. But my best de-stresser is resting on my mother’s lap. Nothing can beat that. How utterly weird is that??? And can his mum take all that excess weight? :winky: I suggest he does that as he has no business being in any test team and his lack of mobility means his ODI career is coming to a close too. The whole interview appears to show no desire or hunger to improve in any way. Rather than being a role model he now cuts a sad figure on the way down.

[SSJ4Kakashi]

Yuvi will surprise everyone in the Asia Cup!Just wait and see!!GOOO SIXXXXERKING!!

[Sachinism]

:haha: That was a good laugh

[gaurav92]

LOL Yuvi is no more That Yuvi, hes become Joker with his "belly" dance :giggle:

[Temujin Khaghan]

[beetle]

I need to realise there is life outside cricket. :omg:

[Desi Cartman]

Mummy buy me a car :whine:

[falconhawk]

lol yuvi sucks now.

[Ranjha]

Very honest interview..All the best for tests.He has the talent and he can do well.

[imran666]

when was the last time he performed in tests loool..he should stick to bollywood now