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New Delhi: Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday said that to be honest, he is not sure that India will be able to win the ODI World Cup 2023 at home. In a freewheeling chat on YouTube channel ‘Cricket Basu’, the cricketer opened up on the state of Indian cricket to the sports presenter. And no, Yuvraj is not impressed.
Even when he was asked about India’s 2023 World Cup prospects, he said: “Honestly speaking I am not sure whether they are going to win the World Cup or not, I say like a patriot I can hope that India will win. I see a lot of concern about injuries in the middle order in the Indian team. Yuvraj Singh said, “It is disappointing to see them (India) not winning the World Cup but it is what it is.”
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He also did not object to the fact that it is the combination that is letting the Indian team down. “We have a sensible captain Rohit Sharma. They should get their combination right. We need some games to get ready. We should have a pool of at least 20 players to pick a team out of 15,” he said.
According to Yuvraj ahead of the World Cup, “The top order is fine but the middle order needs to be settled. Slots 4 and 5 are very important. If Rishabh Pant is batting at number four for an IPL franchise, he should come at number four for the national team as well. The number four batsman cannot be a flamboyant run-scorer. He should be someone who can handle the pressure.
He also suggested that India cannot remain in experimental mode while playing pressure matches like knock-out games. Asked about Adarsh No. 4. The position he made his own, Yuvraj suggested the name of KL Rahul and in the same breath named Rinku Singh for the spot.
“Rinku Singh was batting really well. I think he has the understanding to build partnerships and maintain that strike. it is too early. If you want him, you have to give him enough matches,” Yuvraj said.
For fans who would like to see Yuvraj associated with the game at the highest level, he quipped, “Yeah, I think I would make a good coach. But for that you have to be in the system.”
He also has hopes for Indian cricket now that former cricketer Ajit Agarkar is also a good choice as the chairman of the selection committee.
