Yuvraj says India must deal with stress to win main titles; hints at taking over mentoring function in future

Yuvraj Singh, who performed vital roles within the nation’s 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup wins, feels the Indian gamers should study to deal with stress higher so as to win main trophies.

After shedding the 50-over World Cup ultimate at residence in 2023, India is gearing as much as compete within the T20 World Cup within the Caribbean and the USA this 12 months.

Yuvraj, who was the Player-of-the-Tournament in 2011 World Cup, mentioned the Indian cricketers must be higher ready mentally for the massive moments.

“We have played a lot of finals (in all three formats) but not won one (in the last few years). Australia has won six World Cups and we have two. How we win major championships is something we need to work on,” mentioned Yuvraj on the inauguration of Yuvraj Centre of Excellence at Merlin Rise right here on Saturday.

“When the big moment comes, our physical preparation is there but mentally we need to make those decisions. That has been our challenge. We have the game and we have the guys who can bat under pressure. But the whole team has to do that, not just one or two guys.”

The former center order batter mentioned after his youngsters develop up he want to take up teaching jobs and groom gamers, particularly on the psychological aspect of the sport.

Yuvraj mentioned though India didn’t have too many T20Is scheduled earlier than the World Cup, the Indian Premier League (IPL) would function observe platform.

In the backdrop of the much-debated improvement of Hardik Pandya changing Rohit Sharma because the Mumbai Indian skipper, Yuvraj mentioned they need to look to provide their finest for India.

“If there is an issue, they should talk about that. Rohit has been instrumental in getting the best out of Hardik, especially in his bowling to manage his workload. Hardik has always been very good with the bat, especially in the death overs. When you play for the country, your priority is to put everything aside and give your 100 percent.”

Yuvraj rated Rohit extremely as a captain.

On Rohit and Virat Kohli’s return to T20I after greater than a 12 months, Yuvraj mentioned, “It’s because they play all the three formats. You have to manage your body if you play the three formats.”