Need 6 sixes in an over; give a stick to Yuvi. Need a miraculous turnover in a match; ask the Punjabi boy to take a spectacular catch. Need a wicket in exigency, call the very part-time magician.

This was the legacy that Yuvraj Singh used to carry with him till the moment when in the recently concluded ICC T20 world cup 2014 final where the lions had edged over India breaking their long time jinx of losing in the finals of any major ICC tournaments held since 1996. It was all going very well for India till the final where the awesome form of Virat Kohli, immaculate captaincy of Mr. Cool – MSD and the spectacular bowling performance were showing the dominance over every opponent. Winning all four knock out matches with ease was an epitome to corroborate it. But, as it is wisely said that it takes just a single performance to subdue all the others; this was the case that Indian team had witnessed recently. However, the culprit has adjudged Yuvraj Singh only.

The mere reason given by 1.2 billion people including the so called Yuvi's aficionados was his mediocre batting performance fetching just 11 runs in 21 balls where considering the demand of the situation contrary was expected. The last 4 overs yielding just 19 runs was the main cause considered for the loss of India. But, what is most confounding is alleging only Yuvi for the same cause which is completely uncalled for. Rationally speaking, he was the batsman who scored with a descent strike rate (6 in 8 balls) in those 4 overs comparing to that of Virat and MSD in same quota. But this was highly overshadowed by the 77 runs knock of Kohli and the just advent of MSD at the crease on Yuvi's departure. Everyone is trying to take a schadenfreude by humiliating Yuvi and drift away from the main cause. But,what these fans must comprehend is that pelting stones on his house is itself humiliating; and it was the brilliant bowling show of Sri Lankan’s that snatched the victory from India's hand. Bowling wide "Yorkers" with pinpoint accuracy in the last decisive overs was proven to be a best strategy against the world's best batting line up.

But, the main issue to ponder over is not the loss of India or not the procrastinated win of Sri Lanka after the win of 1996 world cup(50 overs); in fact the way sentiments of our Indian fans fleets over a single match. Yuvraj Singh is the same player who was adjudged the “player of the tournament” for under-15 and under-19 ICC world cup; the player who had vastly contributed to the victory of India over England in the unforgettable NatWest Series where the partnership between Yuvi and Mohd. Kaif did the trick for India; and the player who fulfilled the dream of Master blaster to win a world cup under his presence; and the same player who fought against the brain cancer. The player who went through that much can’t be ordinary. But still, as they say- cricket is a game where form of the player matters. Based on the form, the protagonist of one match can be the party spoiler for any team on the other day. This is the plausible reason that these people should understand considering the form via which Yuvi is currently going through. Finally, he is a human being himself and to make a mistake is not bad at all. But, what is good is the way player like his caliber comes through such difficulties which Yuvi had shown many a times in the past events like such only( Scoring 70 runs in just 30 balls against the mighty Australia and hitting 6 sixes in 6 balls in an over of Stuart Broad).

The unforgettable 6 sixes in 6 balls lofted by Yuvraj

It is a matter of great concern for not only Indian team but for fans as well. They should honed one thought to their rusty minds that tournament like such will come and go but the player of Yuvi’s caliber and perseverance can be visible in this era only. Instances like backing up Yuvi by Indian captain and Sachin itself is commendable and can be proven beneficial for an ambiance in Indian dressing room in upcoming events for serving a long term purpose. It is a time not to show sympathy for him but to give an honest deference to the player who deserves and requires the most.


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