Ravi Shastri calls Yuvraj Singh 'legend' of World Cup in a Twitter interaction

Yuvraj Singh was the Player of the Tournament in India's 2011 World Cup triumph.

By - 03 Apr, 2020

India's head coach Ravi Shastri had posted the winning shot of MS Dhoni in World Cup 2011 final on Twitter. It was the anniversary of India's World Cup win after 28 years and Shastri congratulated those who were part of the win.

"Many Congratulations Guys! Something you will cherish all your life. Just like we from the 1983 group #WorldCup2011 - @sachin_rt @imVkohli," wrote Shastri, tagging on Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.

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Yuvraj Singh, who was a major contributor to World Cup 2011, cheekily responded to Shastri and asked him to tag him and Dhoni as well. "Thanks, senior ! U can tag me and mahi also we were also part of it," he wrote.

Shastri later made it clear that Yuvraj is his senior when it comes to World Cups. He called him a legend and wrote, "When it comes to World Cups, you are no Junior. Tussi Legend Ho @YUVSTRONG12 ! ????."

The all-rounder had scored 362 runs in the tournament with an average of 90.50 and also picked up 15 wickets. 

By - 03 Apr, 2020

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