Former India pacer S Sreesanth shared an amusing story from a meeting with Yuvraj Singh in Dubai about the two not being on social media. After several years apart, the former worldwide stars decided to have some fun. Yuvraj questioned Sreesanth why he wasn’t following him, and the latter answered that the former all-rounder wasn’t either.
Sreesanth and Yuvraj were teammates in India’s World Cup victories in 2007 [T20] and 2021 [ODI]. On Tuesday, December 12, he will celebrate his 42nd birthday.
On this momentous occasion, Sreesanth honored his old comrade and shared a story about their bond.
According to the former Kerala fast bowler, Sportskeeda:
“We met after many years in Dubai some two-three years back. He [Yuvraj] asked, “Tu follow nahi kar rah hai mujhe? [Are you not following me?]” I said, “Main toh follow kar raha hoon aap ko [I am following you].” Then he said, “Dikha phone dikha [Show me your phone].” I told him, “Yuvi pa aap bhi to follow nahi kar rahe mujhe [You are also not following me].” Immediately, he started following me and I started following him.”
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Yuvraj Singh was a key figure in India’s World Cup victory in 2011. He scored 362 runs at an average of 90.50 and took 15 wickets at a 5.02 economy rate. He was selected Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance.
“Yuvi pa is Yuvraj Singh the great” – Sreesanth
During the conversation, Sreesanth hailed Yuvraj Singh as a terrific guy as well as a brilliant player. Given their closeness, he also disclosed that the former all-rounder visited his house frequently.
“I remember when he was in Bangalore in the NCA, he had come to my home as well. He used to come at my place many times. Yuvi pa is Yuvraj Singh the great. The more we talk about him the less. I am genuinely grateful [to him],” the 40-year-old concluded.
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From 2005 until 2011, Sreesanth, a former right-arm pacer, represented India in 27 Test matches, 53 ODIs, and 10 Twenty20 matches. He is said to be among the nation’s most innately gifted fast bowlers to represent the nation abroad.