Have at least two or three IPLs left in me, says Yuvraj Singh
INDIA BATSMAN Yuvraj Singh believes that he has a couple of IPLs left in him before he hangs his boots from the shortest format of the game.
The southpaw is optimistic about making a comeback into the Indian side. Speaking to SportStar Live, Yuvi said that he would like to help the underprivileged kids make a career in sports after he retires from cricket.
"Commentating is not my forte. Cancer (YouWeCan Foundation) is going to be my area of work in the future. I love supporting young kids, I like interacting with the younger generation. Coaching is in my mind. I would identify underprivileged kids and focus on their sport and education. Education is as important as sport. You need to focus on both. Sport should not come at the cost of education."
Yuvraj has been in and out of the Indian squad ever since he recovered from cancer and has lost his place to the likes of Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya and Kedar Jadhav. When asked when he plans to retire from cricket, the flamboyant batsman said that he wouldn’t want to quit without knowing that he has given his all.
"I don't want to leave the game with any regret, thinking I should have played for some more years. I want to go when I feel it is the right time to go, when I feel I have done my best and I could not have done any more than this. I am still playing because I am enjoying playing cricket, not just because I have to play for India or I have to play the IPL. The motivation is definitely to play for India. I feel two or three IPLs are left in me.”
Yuvraj, who was roped in by KXIP during IPL 2018 players’ auction, said that he will continue to give his 100 percent on the field.
"The journey has been nice. I have been a fighter, taking on tough situations. I like being a pillar of strength to people, for those suffering from cancer or going through other issues in life. I want to be known as someone who never gave up. Whether I play for India or not, I will give my 100 per cent on the field."
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