Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer on Monday backed former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who recently revealed that he did not get clear communication from then-captain Virat Kohli, head coach Ravi Shastri and the selectors when he was considering his retirement.In a recent interview with Sports Tak, Yuvraj, who has played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is, said that he did not get proper communication from Kohli and Shastri and had to approach MS Dhoni to clarify his future.Jaffer, who played alongside Yuvraj, backed the all-rounder and criticized the Indian team management, the BCCI and the selectors.“Earlier players used to find out in newspapers if their career was over or not, even though things have gotten better in terms of communication, if a big player like @YUVSTRONG12 who won two WCs for India said no one communicated about him, then it’s not right. Communication should be there. #Indiancriket,” Jaffer said.
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Devdutt Padikkal press conference: Chinnaswamy’s pitch, Tim David’s strength and RCB’s batting strategyWhat did Yuvraj say?Yuvraj spoke about the turmoil he faced towards the end of his career.“For example, when I went through my own situation, I wasn’t clear. It wasn’t clear from the National Cricket Academy or the captain or the coach. I got stuck at 36, went on to 37 and wondered what to do next. At least if someone has played that much cricket, they deserve respect,” he said.“I feel those who are at the end of their career need clarity. I didn’t get it, neither did Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag or Harbhajan Singh. The captain, coach or selector, whoever it is, should sit down with the player and explain how he sees things,” he added.It was Dhoni who gave him a clear and honest perspective during this uncertain phase.“I spoke to MS Dhoni. We spoke on the phone. He gave me the right perspective. He had nothing to gain but he saw what was happening,” Yuvraj said. Even then he insisted on his own decision. “I was told that if I couldn’t pass the fitness test I should consider retiring. I said I would make my own decision to retire,” he revealed.Yuvraj last played for India in June 2017 against West Indies and announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket in 2019.
