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Yuvraj Singh, who has mentored Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, shares insights from his cricket journey, teaching fashion and expertise.
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Twenty years in the past, Yuvraj Singh was a 19-year-old navigating the pressures of worldwide cricket on his personal. At present, he’s the mentor he by no means had, guiding younger stars like Abhishek Sharma with empathy and expertise.
“Once I was 19, no person understood the challenges I used to be going through,” Yuvraj displays. “Now, once I see a 19 or 20-year-old, I do know precisely what they’re going via.”
From battling his personal insecurities to nurturing India’s subsequent huge expertise, Yuvraj’s journey has come full circle.
“You might have been it for the final 8-9 months, however Abhishek has been engaged on his sport for the final 4 to 5 years,” Yuvraj informed PTI in an unique chat facilitated by the Laureus Basis.
“Firstly, it was extra about sharing my experiences with him and Shubman (Gill) once I was on the verge of retirement.”
The 44-year-old admitted that teaching Abhishek has additionally helped him perceive what mentorship really means.
“I believe working with Abhishek over time has additionally form of made me perceive what it is advisable do as a coach or as a mentor. The work ethic that Abhishek has proven… it’s the work of the final 4 to 5 years, and now the outcomes are displaying.”
Through the COVID-19 lockdown, Abhishek and Shubman stayed at Yuvraj’s Chandigarh dwelling, coaching below the two-time World Cup winner’s strict but empathetic eye.
However Yuvi insists he’s nothing like his father, Yograj Singh, who was identified for his tough-love method.
“I’m positively nothing like Yograj Singh. My fashion of teaching may be very completely different,” he stated. “When you’re teaching or mentoring somebody, it is advisable be of their sneakers and perceive their mindset fairly than telling them what to do. It needs to be like a push and pull.”
He additionally credited Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav for giving Abhishek the backing to play fearless cricket.
“I believe fearlessness additionally comes with help from the coach and captain. After they will let you play your sport freely, it provides you confidence — that’s the place I come from as properly.”
Drawing a comparability to his personal peak years, Yuvraj recalled the time below Gary Kirsten, when India lifted the 2011 World Cup.
“When Gary was coach, he would at all times inform me that if I performed my sport, I’d put India in a successful place. Gautam and Suryakumar have informed Abhishek the identical — go play your sport, and also you’ll win us matches six out of ten occasions. That’s precisely what he’s doing.”
(with PTI inputs)
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November 05, 2025, 18:41 IST
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