“Virat Has Shown a Lot of Trust in Me,” Says Yuvraj Singh
Watch Yuvraj Singh speak to the media after scoring a century in the second ODI against England.
Yuvraj Singh did contemplate retirement at one stage after his fight with cancer, but it was skipper Virat Kohli's trust that has kept him going which made it important for him to repay that faith.
Yuvraj is once again the toast of the nation with his career-best knock of 150 against England.
"Self-confidence is always there when you have the backing of the team and captain. I think Virat has showed a lot of trust in me and it was very important for me that people in the dressing room trust me," Yuvraj said after India's series clinching win in the second ODI.
His last international hundred came way back in 2011 World Cup in Chennai and no wonder he is happy after his 14th ton.
"It feels great. It's been a while since I got a hundred.
I came back after recovering from cancer, the first 2-3 years were very hard. I had to work hard on my fitness and I was in and out of the team. I was not able to get a permanent spot." Yuvraj returned on the back of a strong performances in Ranji Trophy this season that saw him hit another career-best -- 260 against Baroda in October last year.
"I've been batting well in the domestic season. And I've been hitting the ball really well. I wanted to make it big on my day," he said.
His inclusion had mixed reactions with some feeling that selectors were going backwards but nothing affected the stylish left-hander.
"I don't think about who's reacting to what nor do I read newspapers. I don't watch TV too. I try to focus on my game and prove a point to myself that I'm still good enough for international cricket. So I guess I was good today." For now, the immediate goal is to be consistent in the coming matches.
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