Yuvraj Singh on who matters most in the Indian team

[jpkonline]

The World Cup Man of the Tournament speaks on the men who matter in the Indian team: Sachin Tendulkar was a huge help. He always encouraged me and told me he believed that when it really mattered, I would do well for India. He is a huge motivation. One guy who grasps things very quickly is MS Dhoni. He's changed his game dramatically. Youngsters should learn from him. Dhoni has been exceptional. He had a bad patch just before the Cup but played a crucial role during the tournament. Against Australia, he played very maturely and was outstanding against Pakistan. What can I advise him ( Virat Kohli )), he gives me advice (laughs).:facepalm: But seriously, I think he is part of a great young bunch. He's been impressive in the last year or so. He is the most talented youngster I've seen. I keep telling him, 'If you don't make 8,000-10 ,000 Test runs for India , it will be a huge waste of potential'. It was a tough phase (when he was dropped last year). But then we all go through injuries. As Ashish Nehra says, 'body mein injuries nahin, injuries mein body phasi hain'. The new coach doesn't have to be someone who's played 100 Tests. Whoever it is, he'll have huge shoes to fill. In terms of manmanagement , Gary Kirsten is easily the best coach. I would like to play Tests again, and do well. I've done the best I could in the World Cup, and the rest is up to the selectors. Mike Horn is a 'ghost' . He can go wherever he wants to. He's been to the North Pole alone. In the final, I was exhausted after 20 overs. I thought if he could do what he did, I can play 30 more overs. Whenever any player has any self doubt or questions on his mind, Paddy Upton , our mental conditioning coach, was the guy we went to. He seems to have all the answers. I listen to Hanuman Chalisa these days. It started three-four years ago. Our masseur Ramesh Mane puts on Sai Bhajans and the Chalisa in the morning. It really helps you calm down. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/yuvraj-singh-on-who-matters-most-in-the-indian-team/articleshow/7932028.cms Who do you rate as the best captain you played under? Ganguly backed me at a crucial stage in my career. Under him, India started doing well overseas. Dravid unfortunately was at the helm during a turbulent phase. When we got knocked out early in the 2007 World Cup, it took a lot out of him. Dhoni has been an exception. If you ask me to rate the captains, I'd say Dhoni is No. 1, Ganguly 2 and Dravid 3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/interviews/I-worked-hard-and-it-all-clicked-at-right-time-Yuvraj/articleshow/7930545.cms

[jusarrived]

Ashish Nehra says, 'body mein injuries nahin, injuries mein body phasi hain'. wtf :haha: :haha: :haha:

[Chandan]

Didn't say a word about Zaheer Khan, the only bowler that we had in the WC? Sad!

[sharma]

i think he wasnt asked about bowlers at all cause he didnt talk about his BFF bhajji either

[OutStumped]

He is the most talented youngster I've seen. I keep telling him, 'If you don't make 8,000-10 ,000 Test runs for India , it will be a huge waste of potential'. Meant for Rohit Sharma http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/interviews/I-worked-hard-and-it-all-clicked-at-right-time-Yuvraj/articleshow/7930545.cms

[jaggadaku]

Our plan was to bat around Sachin. Well, Viru (Sehwag) had his own plans. No one knows his plans

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[akshayxyz]

Our plan was to bat around Sachin. Well' date=' Viru (Sehwag) had his own plans. No one knows his plans [/quote'] "See the ball, hit the ball" - what is there to understand? :dontknow: