One of my best innings, says Yuvraj after Cuttack classic

NEWDELHI: After entertaining the Cuttack crowd with a delightful 150, Yuvraj Singh said it was probably the best innings of his career. India rode Yuvraj’s 150 and a superb 134 from MS Dhoni to score 381/6 in the second ODI against England.

“Probably, one of my best innings. The last time I got a hundred was the 2011 World Cup. I am very happy with the innings,” said Yuvraj after close of India’s innings.

Yuvraj said that he and Dhoni were looking to get a partnership going after India were reduced to 25/3 in the fifth over. “We were trying to get a partnership. I just wanted to play down the ground and not take much risk. I have been hitting the ball well in the whole domestic season,” he said.

“I had a word with Sanjay Bangar, I told him the way I am hitting the ball I will go big. With the five fielder rule, mid-on, midoff is up, the wicket was not (helpful) for the seamers after the first 10 overs,” he said.

Yuvraj also didn’t forget to applaud his former captain for producing a blockbuster innings. “Dhoni has been a sensational captain for India. When Mahi is not captaining, he will bat freely,” said Yuvraj, who had recently shared a video featuring them after Dhoni’s last match as captain earlier this month.

Probably, one of my best innings. The last time I got a hundred was the 2011 World Cup. I am very happy with the innings. YUVRAJ SINGH, On his 150-run knock in Cuttack ODI