Out of favor Indian middle-order batsman, Yuvraj Singh’s mother Shabnam Singh expressed his disappointment at his son’s exclusion from the squad for the Australia series but stated that Team India captain Virat Kohli has always supported his son which is a necessity to keep a fit and healthy environment.
“Virat has always supported Yuvraj. And when someone as fit like him is at the helm, he would surely want the environment around him to be the same which is a good thing. The age factor does come up with Yuvi but I’m sure he will work harder to achieve the same,” Shabnam was quoted as saying by Indian Express.
“There has been a level of improvement and he will soon catch up to the current fitness standards. Of course, he was disappointed on not being picked but then the rules are the same for everyone. He doesn’t give up easily and I’m sure he looks forward to this as a challenge. If you see over the recent years.”
Shabnam also said that no one has right to ask Yuvraj when to retire because she feels her son don’t need to prove anything to anyone as he is an undisputed champion of his rights. It is learned that Yuvraj failed to pass the Yo-Yo Fitness Test which eventually led to his ouster from the squad.
“He has nothing left to prove. He has won the World Cup and he even won the IPL last year. But it’s his love and hunger for the game which drives him to continue contributing towards his nation. Also, I don’t think anyone has the right to ask him when to retire. It’s his decision and whenever he feels he has done enough, he will do that,” Shabnam added.