Yuvraj ridicules useless Pietersen

Insisting that he loved the nickname, the left-hander said, 8220;I got up in the morning and read the paper and thought what does that mean? It means useless bowler.8221; Not to take it lying down, Yuvraj cited the occasions when he got Pietersen out and said, 8220;It means KP is getting out to me and useless bowler getting a batsman out five times means useless batting, I must say.8221; On a more serious tone, Yuvraj said he had enough respect for the England captain.

8220;It8217;s okay, he is a phenomenal player and batted like a champion. He has 15 hundreds in 45 Tests. Actually, he tried to get under my skin and brought out the best in me and I tried to get under his skin and brought out the best in him. It8217;s okay, but I don8217;t like to wash dirty linen in public,8221; Yuvraj said.

Asked about Pietersen as bowler, Yuvraj quipped, 8220;I have got a better action than KP, his action is useless. But if he works hard he can be a good bowler8230; I can give him some tips and teach how to bowl in the rough.8221;