Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has revealed that he is not in regular contact with Indian batting champion Virat Kohli as he is currently very busy. On and off the cricket field, Yuvraj and Kohli have been seen enjoying quality time together whenever they get a chance to meet.
When Virat Kohli made his breakthrough in international cricket, Yuvraj Singh was a prominent and experienced member of the Indian squad, which had won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. Both were community players in India’s U-19 team. Like Yuvraj, Kohli also quickly established himself as an essential member of his Indian team.
When Yuvraj Singh was asked about his relationship with Virat Kohli on TRS Podcast, he said that he has not bothered Virat Kohli these days due to his busy schedule. He also spoke about the fitness management that Kohli introduced in the Indian team after taking over the captaincy from his MS Dhoni.
“He’s busy, so I won’t disturb him. Young Virat Kohli’s name was Cheeku. Today’s Cheeku is Virat Kohli, but with a big difference. We all want a fit team. I wanted him to be, but when he (Kohli) became the captain, there was a big difference. He set the standard,” Yuvraj Singh said.
During the 2011 ODI World Cup, Kohli was a reliable starter in the starting lineup and a valuable member of the team. Yuvraj Singh is one of the match-winners who made an impact with both bat and ball and is credited with ending his 28-year quest to win India’sODI World Cup.
In Terms Of Fitness, It Matches And The Focus On The Game Also – Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh not only poked fun at Virat Kohli’s footballing skills but also revealed that the former India captain considers him the Cristiano Ronaldo of the team and praises his fitness in matches I made it.
“He thinks he’s a very good soccer player, but I have better skills. He’s young, he’s running around. He thinks he’s Cristiano Ronaldo. But that’s not the case. In cricket, he is. Fitness-wise, it suits (their mentality) and it suits their focus on the game,” Yuvraj Singh said. added.
Virat Kohli is certainly one of the fittest cricketers in world cricket. When it comes to Indian cricket, Kohli is undoubtedly an inspiration to many who take up the game. It is important to remember that Virat Kohli celebrated his birthday on November 5th in a grand manner. On that memorable day, he recorded his 49th ODI century and completed a new chapter in his remarkable career.
