Yuvraj v/s Yuvraj

There is no bigger wining then wining against yourself.

World cup has reached to its pick level. Tension is high, players are on their toes. Showing exit door to Australia is not that easy and always command worth appreciation. Apart from the brilliant field commitment (Raina specially), some intelligent captain moves (Dhoni undoubtedly), few sharp bowling cameos (Zaheer again), what I could mark is a new birth of Yuvraj Singh.

Days (in fact years) were really tough for Yuvraj to pass on. Allegations like poor bating performance, increased weight, lack of field presence, cocky behavior at party clubs etc. has lot of pressure on a man who was labeled as Match Saver or one of the finest all rounder on the earth. Even I had few doubts on his survival. I could remember days when I used to compare his career with Irfan Pathan - Talented but wasted.

What a comeback! Despite of run guns in the side like Shehwag, Sachin and Kohli, Yuvraj proves his presence in the team by bowling 10 hours with at least 2 wickets per match, replacing a regular bowler and by that way giving an extra batsman like his caliber, batting like never before in his career and fielding is noticeable too. Seer Elegance! I love seeing people coming back then the one who come new and perform well. Being young and new has their own challenge but surely not have any pressure of public fear. Coming back to the name and fame you already achieved over a period of time is even more difficult as your subconscious mind always know people is watching on your performance, they have lost the faith, there are new options for your place and chances are few to grab. That's called real challenge in life.

Desperation to perform well, giving your everything, punches in the air, anger in the eyes for those who lost faith and hands up for the team mates to give a hug. That is something a player always dreams of. "I am back, I am back from the worst of mine own" - That's what whole body reflects. I could see all such feelings and emotions in Yuvraj yesterday.

I remember Yuvraj's interview on "Zindagi Isi Ka Naam Hai" show used to come on Zee TV hosted by Farooq Shekh. Yuvraj's dad came as a special appearance to say few words on his son and he proved yesterday what he said -

"SHER KA BACHCHA KABHI GHASH NAHI KHATA...!"