Yuvraj Singh and Rohit Sharma, two stalwarts of Indian cricket, share a deep bond that has stood the test of time. Their journey began in 2007 when they were part of India’s triumphant T20 World Cup squad. While Yuvraj was at the zenith of his career, Rohit was just starting out.
Rohit has always held Yuvraj in high regard. On the Kapil Sharma show, he recounted an amusing incident from his early days in the team. “I sat down in Yuvraj’s seat on the team bus, not knowing that players had preferred seats. Yuvi just made eye contact and gestured me to move. RP Singh explained that it was his seat,” Rohit recalled with a chuckle.
Yuvraj has witnessed Rohit’s remarkable transformation from a shy teenager to a world-class opener. “He had very poor English,” Yuvraj joked, “but he was a funny guy from the streets of Borivali. We always tease him, but he’s a great guy at heart.”
Their bond deepened during Yuvraj’s final season as an active cricketer, when he played under Rohit’s captaincy at Mumbai Indians. “He’s never changed as a person, despite his success,” Yuvraj said. “He’s fun-loving, a great leader, and one of my closest friends from cricket.”
Yuvraj’s admiration for Rohit extends beyond their personal relationship. He believes that Rohit deserves to lead India to a World Cup triumph. “I really want to see him with a World Cup trophy,” Yuvraj said. “He’s had a lot of success, but he hasn’t won a World Cup yet. He deserves it.”
Rohit’s leadership qualities have been evident in India’s recent performances. Under his captaincy, India reached the final of the 50-over World Cup and the WTC Final last year, and the semifinals of the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Yuvraj believes that Rohit’s presence will be crucial in India’s quest for the T20 World Cup title this year. “We need a good captain who takes decisions well under pressure,” Yuvraj said. “Rohit is the one to do that.”
With the World Cup just around the corner, Yuvraj’s words serve as a reminder of Rohit’s importance to the Indian team. His experience, leadership, and unwavering determination will be vital if India is to end its long wait for an ICC title.
