The southpaw stated that considering their achievements in the past, setting your target on Rohit and Virat is not fair. “We are talking about our greats, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma; we are saying very bad things about them,” Yuvraj told PTI.

“…people forget what they have achieved in the past. They are one of the greatest cricketers of this time. Okay, they lost, they did not play good cricket. They are getting hurt more than us,” he added.

“I feel that Gautam Gambhir as a coach, Ajit Agarkar as a selector, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, they are the best minds in cricket right now,” he further added.

“I think he is a great captain. Whether win or lose, he will always be a great captain. And in his captaincy, we have played the (ODI) World Cup final. We won a T20 World Cup. We have achieved a lot,” Yuvraj pointed.

Speaking about the five-match test series, India got knocked out of the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals as Australia came with a six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, reclaiming the title after 10 long years. Australia won the five-match series 3-1, and also qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa.

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Kohli shared how during India’s home ODI series against Sri Lanka in 2008, his senior teammates Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh and Munaf Patel instructed him to bow down to Tendulkar when they first met. The former, taking the prank seriously, did as told, only to find Tendulkar taken aback.

“First time I met him, main pairon mein gir gaya unke (I fell on his feet). Maine kaha karna padhta hoga (I thought this might be the norm. Wo pichhe hat rahe hai, ki kya kar rahe ho tum (He moved back stunned, asking what I was doing. Main unko bhi nahi bol paa raha ki paaji mujhe bola thha karna padhta hai yaha pe (I couldn’t tell him either that I was told this is the norm),” Kohli said at an event.

“He gave all these guys a little bit. Irfan (Pathan) bhai was there, Bhajju pa (Harbhajan Singh) was there, Yuvi pa (Yuvraj Singh) of course and Munaf Patel. He used to be the one cheering from behind in his unique voice. Unhone sabne mereko fasaya (All of them pranked me),” Kohli added.

Kohli would make his India debut in the same series against Sri Lanka and would soon also get the privilege of batting alongside Tendulkar on the field.

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“538 intl. matches & counting. 27134 intl. runs & counting. 2011 ICC World Cup Winner. 2013 ICC Champions Trophy Winner. 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Winner. Here’s wishing Virat Kohli – Former #TeamIndia Captain & one of the finest batters – a very Happy Birthday,” BCCI wrote on X.

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh who was also Kohli’s teammate, wished him a very happy birthday and added that the whole world is looking forward to his comeback.

“Wishing you a very Happy Birthday #KingKohli! The greatest comebacks emerge from our setbacks and the world eagerly looks forward to your solid comeback. you’ve done it in the past and I’m sure you will do it yet again. God bless! lots of love,” Yuvraj Singh wrote on X.

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina also wished Kohli on the special occasion and called him an ‘inspiring individual’.

“To an iconic cricketer and an inspiring individual, @imVkohli, happy birthday! May your year ahead be filled with joy and success,” Suresh Raina wrote on X.

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh labelled Kohli’s cricketing journey as ‘phenomenal’ and added that the 36-year-old has inspired several aspiring cricketers to dream big.

“Happy Birthday Your journey from a promising young talent to one of the greatest players of our time has been nothing short of phenomenal. You’ve inspired aspiring cricketers everywhere to dream big, work hard, and believe in themselves. Wishing you countless moments of brilliance and joy. Keep shining. @imVkohli,” Harbhajan Singh wrote on X.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami labelled Kohli as the ‘backbone of Indian cricket’ and added that his passion and commitment inspires millions of people.

“Happy Birthday to the backbone of Indian cricket and the run-machine, @virat.kohli Your passion and commitment inspire millions. Wishing you a year filled with success, happiness, and unforgettable moments,” Shami wrote on X.

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“Wishing you a very Happy Birthday #KingKohli! The greatest comebacks emerge from our setbacks and the world eagerly looks forward to your solid comeback, you’ve done it in the past and I’m sure you will do it yet again,” Yuvraj tweeted.

Kohli recently came under scrutiny for his poor form across all formats throughout this year. His batting woes have turned out to be a big reason why the Indian team haven’t had much success following the T20 World Cup this year.

The modern-day batting great will be looking to regain his form in the upcoming 5-match series against Australia which is especially crucial for India as they can’t afford a singl loss in the series and need to win 4 out of the 5 Tests in order to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

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The legendary businessman was also known for his love and interest for sports, along with his support to the Indian cricketers and athletes. Many current and former Indian cricketers have been benefitted from the back-up by the Tata Group; including job opportunities, financial support, and a lot of other initiatives in order to promote sports in India.

Air India has been coming out in playing a major role in the careers of players like Mohinder Amarnath, Sanjay Manjrekar, Robin Uthappa, and VVS Laxman. Indian Airlines, which is also linked to Tata Group, has also provided opportunities for cricketers such as Javagal Srinath, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, and Mohammed Kaif.

Even BCCI chief selector and former player Ajit Agarkar had the support of Tata Steel, which showed the impact of the mass in Indian cricket.

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Back to the game after two months, Abhishek’s seven-ball game of 16 runs saw an unfortunate end as he had a mix-up with his fellow opener Sanju Samson. Sanju declined going for a single after he shot a delivery to the mid-wicket, but Abhishek was far off from his side of the crease, where Towhid Hridoy directly sent a throw and resulted in Abhishek being dismissed.

Abhishek later went on to Instagram and posted, “Every run, every ball- it’s all for the team,” along with glimpses of the first T20I against Bangladesh.

While fans believed that a big game was closing in on him for the youngster, Yuvraj Singh did not cut any of his words and replied to his post by writing “Only if we apply our brains properly”.

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Yograj Singh was a key person in the growth of Yuvraj Singh as a cricketer as he trained him. Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, has also been trained under him.

“Arjun Tendulkar came to you for training. How do you see his future?” the anchor asked in an interview.

“Have you seen diamond in a coal mine? Woh Koyla hi hai..nikalo patthar hi hai, kisi tarashgir ke haath me dalo to chamak ke duniya ko kohinoor ban jata hai (It is coal that is rock when taken out from a mine, but if it is given in proper hands, it goes on to become Kohinoor. It is priceless. But if that same diamond reaches a person who does not know its worth, he destroys it. I don’t say it myself that Yograj Singh is a  great character, Yuvraj Singh says it, ‘there is magic in my dad’s hand, he made me what I am.’ Earlier, I was abused ‘Hitler, Dragon Singh, I hate my father’. Everybody hated me in my home. My relatives said, I should not have been a father,” Yograj Singh replied.

“But he walked his path. And by God’s Grace you got Yuvraj Singh.”

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In his latest take in pointing fingers, Yograj mentioned that his son, Yuvraj, has secured 13 major trophies in his career, while Kapil only had a World Cup title. This interpreted to be that the ‘revenge’ he wanted was completed by his son Yuvraj, even though it came with a degrading remark for Kapil.

“The greatest captain of our time, Kapil Dev… I told him, I’ll leave you in a position where the world would curse you. Today, Yuvraj Singh has 13 trophies, and you have only one, the World Cup. End of discussion,” Yograj said.

This is how people on social media reacted to the comments against Kapil:

I mean, yes he is Yuvraj Singh's father and he has done a lot for India in terms of 🏏. Now, his father has been misusing that honor and pride that Yuvraj has achieved over the years. A biopic is coming for him, I don't know what to expect. 🙄 https://t.co/gfxfzvBXgZ

— ऋत्विक N (@Rutwik2304) September 1, 2024

Why can’t he just move on 🫣 https://t.co/mdDveffyVH

— kryptonite✨ (@ish_mania) September 1, 2024

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In an interview with the Zee Switch YouTube channel, Yograj blamed Dhoni once again for destroying Yuvraj’s career and said he won’t ever forgive him for that.

“I won’t forgive MS Dhoni. He should look at his face in the mirror. He is a very big cricketer, but what he has done against my son, everything is coming out now; it can never be forgiven in life. I have never done two things in life – first, I have never forgiven anybody who has done wrong for me, and second, I have never hugged them in my life, be it my family members or my kids,” Yograj said while talking to Zee Switch YouTube channel.

“That man (MS Dhoni) has destroyed the life of my son, who could have played four to five years more. I dare everyone to give birth to a son like Yuvraj. Even Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have said in the past that there won’t be another Yuvraj Singh. India should award him the Bharat Ratna for playing with cancer and winning the World Cup for the country,” Yograj added.

 Under Dhoni’s captaincy, Yuvraj played a pivotal role in India’s historic 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs. The left-handed all-rounder brought his best version in international cricket when Dhoni was in charge of the side. Yuvraj last represented India back in June 2017 against the West Indies and announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket in June 2019.

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It is an incredibly rare to see six sixes in a single owner, no matter the format. This achievement highlights the exceptional batting powers of Priyansh and his ability to dominate bowlers with pure power.

In the 12th over of the match, Priyansh made a decision to speed up his innings and locked his target on Manan Bhardwaj. The over began with a six over the long-off. The second six was the trademark left-handed shot over the deep mid-wicket. The third six followed the same flow, going over the long-on.

The fourth delivery was again a disaster for the bowler as the ball sailed out of the park, and the final two balls followed the same fate. Priyansh secured his name in history as he has become the third Indian to hit six sixes in an over. Ravi Shastri and Yuvraj Singh are the other ones.

6️⃣ 𝐒𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 🤩

There’s nothing Priyansh Arya can’t do 🔥#AdaniDPLT20 #AdaniDelhiPremierLeagueT20 #DilliKiDahaad | @JioCinema @Sports18 pic.twitter.com/lr7YloC58D

— Delhi Premier League T20 (@DelhiPLT20) August 31, 2024

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