Premium
This is an archive article published on May 30, 2016

IPL trophy will go along with my World Cup victories: Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh had to miss the initial stages of his team's campaign in Indian Premier League due to injury.

yuvraj singh, yuvraj, yuvraj singh ipl, ipl 2016 final, ipl 2016, ipl, ipl winners, rcb vs srh, srh vs rcb, cricket news, cricket Yuvraj Singh had to wait for nine years to lay his hands on an IPL trophy. (Source: BCCI)

His wait to lift an IPL crown finally over, Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Yuvraj Singh said he will place the trophy right on top in his cabinet along with the World Cup victories.

The 34-year-old from Punjab, who has been part of two World Cup-winning squads, had to wait for nine years to lay his hands on an IPL trophy and he described it an amazing feeling to finally win the championship.

Also Read: At least 5 ways in which IPL 2016 was different – and positive

Story continues below this ad

“It is an amazing feeling to win an IPL Trophy. I have won the World Cups but never won an IPL trophy. I have been playing this tournament for eight years now but never won it. That moment has finally come,” Yuvraj told iplt20.com website.

Yuvraj, who scored 38 in the final against RCB, said: “I had never tasted the sweetness of an IPL trophy and this is something really amazing. At the moment this trophy will go right on top in my cabinet. This one will go along with my World Cup victories.”

Also Read: SRH players’ continue title celebrations

Yuvraj was left nursing an injury that he sustained in April during India’s league match against Australia in the World T20 and was out of action for the early games of IPL.

Also Read: David Warner thanks India, SRH for hospitality

Once back in the team, the dashing batsman showed his prowess as he played some crucial knocks to help Hyderabad’s campaign in IPL 9.

Story continues below this ad

Yuvraj, who became the only player to win the Under-19 World Cup, 50-over World Cup, World Twenty20, Champions Trophy and the IPL, credited the camaraderie among the Sunrisers players for their maiden IPL trophy victory.

Also Read: I think David Warner led from the front, says VVS Laxman

“It is an exciting bunch of youngsters and we gelled together really well,” he said.

“We spent a lot of time together off the field which came in handy when the times were tough for the team. When we didn’t quite qualify in the top two, we knew that if we played to our potential, we would make it to the final and win it. We got it the hard way,” he added.

WATCH VIDEO: SRH win IPL 2016

Story continues below this ad

Hyderabad skipper David Warner once again led from the front blasting 69 off 38 balls after winning the toss and Yuvraj lauded the Australian for his efforts.

“David Warner had an outstanding tournament as a batsman and as a captain. He took us all the way. Everybody had some part to play and have time and again put meaningful contributions for the side,” Yuvraj said.

After posting 208 for 7 in the finals, Sunrisers saw Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli take the game away from them before their bowlers stepped up and restricted Bangalore to 200 for 7 to clinch the trophy.

Yuvraj said: “Two hundred runs is a par score over here because it is a small ground and a very good wicket. We stuck together when the game was shifting away from us.

Story continues below this ad

“Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli batted beautifully. But we just needed to stick together and take a few wickets. We fielded well and in the end we became winners.

“We stuck to our plans in the end and we bowled in the really good areas. It was a great team effort by the boys,” he added.

Stay updated with the latest sports news across Cricket, Football, Chess, and more. Catch all the action with real-time live cricket score updates and in-depth coverage of ongoing matches.

Latest Comment
Post Comment
Read Comments
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement