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India.com
11-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Dont Get Enough Credit When Team Does Well, Get Criticized When Team Loses: Yuvraj Singh Defends Indian Cricket Duo Under Fire
At a charity event in London attended by several cricket legends, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh took a moment to recognize the behind-the-scenes impact of two key figures in Indian cricket. He credited head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar for their major role in the team's recent success. Despite the team has been dismal considering Border Gavaskar Trophy and New Zealand home series , India won the champions trophy 2025 under his coaching. Agarkar too has been a vital cog in the wheel since he has held the chief selector's chair. The duo ensured that India has a smooth transition which is ongoing and will play a key role forward in identifying and bringing new faces as the greats have retired. The event featured some of the sport's biggest names, including Ashish Nehra, Brian Lara, Chris Gayle, Ravi Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar and Kevin Pietersen. Many of them praised the Indian team's strong comeback in recent series. But Yuvraj, who played a mentoring role in Shubman Gill's early development, focused his attention on Gambhir and Agarkar's leadership and decisions. 'Agarkar and Gautam don't get enough credit when the team does well. They get criticized when the team loses. Since Agarkar has come in as chief selector, India have played the final of the ODI World Cup, won the T20 World Cup, won the Champions Trophy, and now they have created history at Edgbaston. Both of them are doing great work,' Yuvraj said during the gala dinner hosted by his YOUWECAN foundation. He also applauded the performances of Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill, two key players in India's current lineup. Yuvraj has been closely connected to Gill since his younger days and was full of praise for how the young batter has embraced his leadership role. 'I have seen Gill's growth. He was always the hardest worker in a team. He has taken the responsibility of Test captaincy head-on, and he is the perfect man for the job. I must say Rishabh has been fantastic because of the way he has come back from the accident and is now part of this leadership group,' he added.
NDTV
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Yuvraj Singh Hosts Star-Studded Charity Dinner; Shubman Gill-Led India, Sachin Tendulkar, Sara Tendulkar Attend
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh hosted a special YouWeCan charity event in London on Tuesday, bringing together sports legends. The event saw the presence of cricketing greats, including Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, former England stars Kevin Pietersen and Darren Gough and others. Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar also showed his support, sharing a heartfelt message on his official X handle after attending the event. "Standing with @YUVSTRONG12 last night in support of @YOUWECAN's incredible work felt deeply meaningful. You have turned your personal battle into a mission to help others win theirs. That takes heart. Always with you, my friend." Standing with @YUVSTRONG12 last night in support of @YOUWECAN 's incredible work felt deeply meaningful. You have turned your personal battle into a mission to help others win theirs. That takes heart. Always with you, my friend. — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 9, 2025 Thank you to the Indian Cricket Team for standing with us in the fight against cancer. Your presence at the YWC Gala wasn't just inspiring, it reminded us what true teamwork looks like, on and off the field. @BCCI @YUVSTRONG12 #YouWeCan #YWCGala2025 — YouWeCan (@YOUWECAN) July 9, 2025 At the YouWeCan charity event, Yuvraj told ANI, "It feels incredible as so many people have come to support me and the foundation, my friends and family, people who have seen me go through cancer...I hope that we can raise a million tonight, if not, we will keep on doing more good work." He lauded Test captain Shubman Gill following his marvellous performance in both innings of the Birmingham Test at Edgbaston in the second Test of the five-match series against England. On team India test captain Gill's performance, Yuvraj said, "Shubman Gill did amazing captaincy and batted really well. I am very proud of him and I am sure that his father will also be very proud...I am very impressed...I hope that he goes on to make a lot of centuries in international cricket." A historic outing with the bat by skipper Shubman Gill and a ten-wicket haul by pacer Akash Deep were the highlights of a comprehensive team effort as India ended their winless streak at Birmingham, securing a 336-run win over England during the second Test on the final day on Sunday. With this win, India has levelled the five-match series by 1-1. Also, now, after seven losses and a draw, they finally have a win to their name at Edgbaston Stadium. On team India's performance in the second test match against England, Yuvraj said, "The overall performance of the Indian team was outstanding. Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep bowled amazingly. Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant batted well...I am also very happy for Akash Deep as his sister is recovering from cancer. I will give him a huge hug when I meet him."
