Harbhajan Singh defends Yuvraj Singh, says ‘he wasn’t there alone’

Harbhajan called for some perspective while analysing the dashing left-hander, who has been a proven performer.

Yuvraj Singh (R) scored a frustrating 21-ball 11 in the ICC World Twenty20 final against Sri Lanka on Sunday (File)

Facing a barrage of criticism for his slow batting in the lost World Twenty20 final against Sri Lanka, Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh found support from his teammate and close friend Harbhajan Singh, who urged fans to not be bitter about just “one bad day”.

Shocking to c every1 blaming @yuvstrong12. Guys this man has won u 2wc’s. One of the rare match winners india has produced

— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) April 6, 2014

Yuvraj has been criticised by the game’s observers and ridiculed by fans online for scoring just 11 runs off 21 balls, which led to India totalling a mere 130, a target that was overhauled in 17.5 overs by Sri Lanka in the final last night. But Harbhajan called for some perspective while analysing the dashing left-hander, who has been a proven performer. (Also Read: Stones pelted at Yuvraj’s home)

From 1st 19wc to natwest to 2007t20 to 2011wc. Find me a player who has done so much in big matches. 1 bad day n we become so bitter. — Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) April 6, 2014

N pls don’t forget he wasn’t there alone. 10 others were there too. Let’s admit better team won. Why to find a scapegoat. It’s a team game

— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) April 6, 2014

We r a great team guys let’s support our team and players

— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) April 6, 2014

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