Yuvraj Singh Picks Ex-India Captain As His Favourite Batting Partner Legendary Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has named former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as his favourite batting partner, citing their extensive partnership during his career. The decision was revealed during an interview with Michael Vaughan on the Stick to Cricket podcast, where Yuvraj emphasized the significance of their time together at the crease. Dhoni, who led India to victory in the 2011 ODI World Cup and was named Player of the Tournament, remains a standout figure in Yuvraj’s career. The all-rounder highlighted that their frequent collaborations made Dhoni his top choice, stating, “I would say… because I batted a lot with him — MS Dhoni.” Yuvraj, who played a pivotal role in India’s 2011 World Cup triumph, also mentioned his admiration for Sachin Tendulkar, naming the legendary batter as the teammate he would trust to bat to save his life. Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest batters of all time, represented India for 24 years and scored over 34,000 runs in 664 international matches across formats. He remains the highest run-scorer in both Test and ODI cricket and holds the record for the most matches played in both formats. Beyond his cricketing partnerships, Yuvraj also shared his preferences for countries where he enjoyed playing the sport. England and New Zealand were named as his two favourite destinations. During his career, he played 24 ODIs in England and 12 in New Zealand, scoring 688 and 234 runs respectively. One of his most memorable performances in England came in the 2002 NatWest Final at Lord’s Cricket Ground. On July 13, 2002, Yuvraj scored 69 off 63 balls, forming a 121-run sixth-wicket partnership with Mohammad Kaif (87 not out). This innings helped India chase down 326 in 49.#england #sachin_tendulkar #michael_vaughan #yuvraj_singh #mahendra_singh_dhoni
