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Yuvraj Singh is not ready to accept this title despite his big-hitting that drowned Sri Lanka
After the disappointment of losing the toss, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni witnessed a nightmarish fielding performance as five catches were dropped and 17 runs were conceded through wides.
"It also started with my fielding in Nagpur but this (dropping catches) is not on. We just have to hold on to those chances," Yuvraj said.
Gautam Gambhir and Sehwag gave India a firm start with a 58-run stand. Sehwag's role in the win can never be underestimated. He hit seven fours and three sixes to crush the confidence of the Lankans.u00a0 Another vital factor was Yuvraj and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's (46 in 28 balls) 80-run stand in just 36 balls. Dhoni's 28-ball innings was studded with three fours and two sixes.
Yuvraj finished the game with a six off Angelo Matthews. He smashed five sixes in all. Someone suggested he be called Sixer King. After all, he hit England's Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over during the 2007 World T20 in South Africa. However, the title did not earn the Punjab man's approval. "Sixer King is not a good name," he said much to the amusement of the media gathering.
Yuvraj acknowledged the efforts of coach Gary Kirsten in helping him get back to rhythm. "He's the best coach I have played under," he said.
"It also started with my fielding in Nagpur but this (dropping catches) is not on. We just have to hold on to those chances," Yuvraj said.
Gautam Gambhir and Sehwag gave India a firm start with a 58-run stand. Sehwag's role in the win can never be underestimated. He hit seven fours and three sixes to crush the confidence of the Lankans.u00a0 Another vital factor was Yuvraj and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's (46 in 28 balls) 80-run stand in just 36 balls. Dhoni's 28-ball innings was studded with three fours and two sixes.
Yuvraj finished the game with a six off Angelo Matthews. He smashed five sixes in all. Someone suggested he be called Sixer King. After all, he hit England's Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over during the 2007 World T20 in South Africa. However, the title did not earn the Punjab man's approval. "Sixer King is not a good name," he said much to the amusement of the media gathering.
Yuvraj acknowledged the efforts of coach Gary Kirsten in helping him get back to rhythm. "He's the best coach I have played under," he said.
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