Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh was asked to name a batsman he would like to bat for life. The 2011 World Cup winner did not pick Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli, who are the two best batsmen in the game and have been picked by some of the other former players in the team to bat for life.
In an interaction with Sportskeeda, Yuvraj Singh was asked to name a batsman he would pick to “bat with his whole life” in a rapid-fire question round. The former all-rounder of the team picked the current Test and ODI captain of the Indian National Cricket Team, Rohit Sharma.
Yuvraj Singh and Rohit Sharma share a great camaraderie. They have often been seen joking around and having a lot of fun together. They have also played a lot of cricket together and have done some amazing things for the team.
Yuvraj Singh has often been by Rohit Sharma’s side in his lowest moments. The all-rounder stood by the current India captain when he was left out of India’s squad for the 2011 World Cup. Singh had invited him for dinner, which had helped him overcome the setback. He had also recently named Rohit his “best friend” in an interaction earlier this year.
Yuvraj Singh is considered one of the best players of the Indian national cricket team. He has won the most caps and made a sensational impact. He was equally good with the bat and the ball.
Yuvraj Singh was one of the main reasons why India won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, where he was adjudged Player of the Tournament for his stupendous efforts with bat and ball. He played the tournament battling breast cancer and gave his best for the team, helping the team win the World Cup after 28 years.
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma has been exceptional as the team’s opener. The right-hander has emerged as one of the best openers in cricket, irrespective of the format, and is the backbone of the team.
Even at the age of 37, Rohit Sharma has been giving his best for the team and is making sure that he takes his team to the top ranks. He recently guided the team to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup and was also the leading scorer for his team, leading from the front and showing them the way.
Rohit Sharma to captain India in Test series against Bangladesh
Rohit Sharma will join the Indian National Cricket Team for the Test series against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team. He will lead the team in the two-match series. It will be the first time that India will play Tests since March this year.
The Test series, which will also be a part of the ICC World Test Championship, will begin on September 19. The first match of the series between the teams will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and then the second match will be played from September 27 in Kanpur.
Rohit Sharma, who is the No. 5 ranked Test batsman, will be extremely important for his team’s chances in the Test series. He has been India’s best player across all formats. The right-hander will be hoping to maintain his form and help his team win the series.
