MUMBAI: Veteran Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Friday stated Mahendra Singh Dhoni's presence is crucial to the rustic's World Cup possibilities as he is a "guiding" force for current captain Virat Kohli and "important" in decision-making.
Dhoni's place within the side has been a subject matter of dialogue owing to his inconsistent shape but many, together with former captain Sunil Gavaskar, have stated that his super take hold of of fit scenarios makes him priceless.
Yuvraj, the 2011 World Cup's player of the match, echoed the sentiment when asked about the Dhoni factor here at an interplay.
"I think Mahi (Dhoni) has a great cricket brain. And as a wicket-keeper, you are in the best position to monitor the game and he has done that fantastically over the years. He has been a great captain. (He is) with the young players and guiding Virat (Kohli) all the time," Yuvraj stated.
"So, I feel his presence is very important in decision-making. He had a fantastic tournament in Australia and it is good to see him hit the ball how he used to do, and I wish him all the best," added the batsman, who had hit six sixes in an over during the World T20 in 2007.
But Yuvraj prompt transparent of queries on which batting position Dhoni should are available.
"That you have to ask Dhoni, which number he has to bat," he stated.
Yuvraj shall be competing for Mumbai Indians within the IPL and stated he'll glance to ease the pressure on skipper Rohit Sharma.
"I think, if I can contribute in the middle-order, it will just take some weight off him (Rohit) and he can just go and play his natural game, while opening. (We will) see how the combinations (go)," Yuvraj advised newshounds here.
The 37-year-old left-hander found a purchaser quite past due at the IPL gamers' public sale held in Jaipur remaining December for his base worth of Rs one crore after going unsold initially.
"I'm very fired up boss, I have been training in the nets everyday," stated Yuvraj.
He additionally lauded fellow Punjab player Shubman Gill, who lately made his India One-Day debut in New Zealand, pronouncing his growth over the last one year has been wonderful.
"I was excited to see him (Shubman) play for India. It is amazing, how he has improved so much. He came back from the (India) A tour, scored lot of runs in domestic cricket, straightaway got an opportunity," stated Yuvraj.
Yuvraj additionally used to be proud of rise of teams like Vidarbha, Gujarat and Saurashtra within the home circuit.
"Very impressed with Vidarbha, they've some great gamers. They have got an excellent trainer -- Chandrakant Pandit -- who is definitely got the most efficient out of the workforce.
"Also impressed with how home cricket is improving, the opposite teams are improving...Saurashtra are playing neatly, Gujarat has additionally been playing rather well, so it is excellent to see that during home cricket," he signed off.
Vidarbha on Thursday lifted their 2d successive Ranji Trophy identify with a relaxed 78-run win over Saurashtra within the ultimate.
Dhoni's place within the side has been a subject matter of dialogue owing to his inconsistent shape but many, together with former captain Sunil Gavaskar, have stated that his super take hold of of fit scenarios makes him priceless.
Yuvraj, the 2011 World Cup's player of the match, echoed the sentiment when asked about the Dhoni factor here at an interplay.
"I think Mahi (Dhoni) has a great cricket brain. And as a wicket-keeper, you are in the best position to monitor the game and he has done that fantastically over the years. He has been a great captain. (He is) with the young players and guiding Virat (Kohli) all the time," Yuvraj stated.
"So, I feel his presence is very important in decision-making. He had a fantastic tournament in Australia and it is good to see him hit the ball how he used to do, and I wish him all the best," added the batsman, who had hit six sixes in an over during the World T20 in 2007.
But Yuvraj prompt transparent of queries on which batting position Dhoni should are available.
"That you have to ask Dhoni, which number he has to bat," he stated.
Yuvraj shall be competing for Mumbai Indians within the IPL and stated he'll glance to ease the pressure on skipper Rohit Sharma.
"I think, if I can contribute in the middle-order, it will just take some weight off him (Rohit) and he can just go and play his natural game, while opening. (We will) see how the combinations (go)," Yuvraj advised newshounds here.
The 37-year-old left-hander found a purchaser quite past due at the IPL gamers' public sale held in Jaipur remaining December for his base worth of Rs one crore after going unsold initially.
"I'm very fired up boss, I have been training in the nets everyday," stated Yuvraj.
He additionally lauded fellow Punjab player Shubman Gill, who lately made his India One-Day debut in New Zealand, pronouncing his growth over the last one year has been wonderful.
"I was excited to see him (Shubman) play for India. It is amazing, how he has improved so much. He came back from the (India) A tour, scored lot of runs in domestic cricket, straightaway got an opportunity," stated Yuvraj.
Yuvraj additionally used to be proud of rise of teams like Vidarbha, Gujarat and Saurashtra within the home circuit.
"Very impressed with Vidarbha, they've some great gamers. They have got an excellent trainer -- Chandrakant Pandit -- who is definitely got the most efficient out of the workforce.
"Also impressed with how home cricket is improving, the opposite teams are improving...Saurashtra are playing neatly, Gujarat has additionally been playing rather well, so it is excellent to see that during home cricket," he signed off.
Vidarbha on Thursday lifted their 2d successive Ranji Trophy identify with a relaxed 78-run win over Saurashtra within the ultimate.
Dhoni's presence in World Cup important for decision-making: Yuvraj Singh
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