Former star of the Indian cricket team, Yuvraj Singh refuted claims on Friday that he would be entering the political arena by contesting elections from Punjabs Gurdaspur. Known as one of the most iconic Indian cricketers of the new millennium, Yuvraj gained fame for his stylish left-handed batting and effective spin bowling. He is known as the Sixer King. His remarkable performances played a pivotal role in India clinching the T20 World Cup 2007 and the ODI World Cup 2011.Contrary to media reports, Im not contesting elections from Gurdaspur. My passion lies in supporting and helping people in various capacities, and I will continue to do so through my foundation @YOUWECAN. Lets continue making a difference together to the best of our abilities❤️— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 1, 2024Yuvraj Singhs charitable endeavorsDespite retiring from cricket, Yuvraj Singh remains active off the field, engaging in charitable endeavors through his foundation YouWeCan. He clarified his stance regarding the election speculations, affirming his commitment to continue supporting and aiding people in various capacities.Yuvraj Singh wrote on his microblogging platform, Contrary to media reports, Im not contesting elections from Gurdaspur. He added, My passion lies in supporting and helping people in various capacities, and I will continue to do so through my foundation @YOUWECAN. Lets continue making a difference together to the best of our abilities. What has Yuvraj Singh said on MIs captaincy swap Addressing the recent change in captaincy at Mumbai Indians (MI), where Hardik Pandya succeeded Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh emphasized the importance of experience in franchise cricket. While acknowledging the necessity for franchises to consider long-term strategies, he underscored that Rohit Sharmas wealth of experience and proven track record cannot be easily replaced.In franchise cricket, it always gets tough as you get old. Every franchise is always looking to promote a young player on whom they have spent a lot, and that is only fair.Rohit has huge experience and has delivered. But a franchise has to think long term, Yuvraj expressed in an exclusive interview.
