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Yuvraj Singh dismisses discussion around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s T20I future, makes point through popular Bollywood dialogue

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s T20 future with India has ignited passionate debate. Their recent inclusion in the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan after a 14-month hiatus reignited the discussion. While workload management played a role, whispers of a potential generational shift towards younger players hung in the air.

While their return to the T20I arena reignites their World Cup hopes, it sparks fresh controversy. Should India prioritize continuity with the experienced duo, or invest in the promising youngsters who thrived during their absence?

Proponents of their inclusion point to their undeniable class and experience. Kohli, the insatiable run machine, and Sharma, the audacious opener, have decimated bowling attacks across formats. Their mere presence bolsters batting depth and inspires awe in opponents. They offer proven leadership, calming nerves and guiding youngsters through the tempestuous T20 waters. But sceptics whisper of a changing world. The frenetic pace of T20 demands dynamism, an explosive swagger that some argue these veterans struggle to consistently conjure. Younger players, fueled by audacious smashes and fearless innovation, embody the current T20 spirit.

The answer, perhaps, lies beyond statistics and individual brilliance. It lies in finding the ideal blend, a harmonious symphony where experience guides and youth explodes. Kohli’s anchor might steady the ship during a top-order wobble, while Sharma’s blitz can give the side an electric start. Youngsters, freed from the pressure of carrying the burden alone, can unleash their audacious strokes.

“Kuchh toh loh Kahenge’

Recently, Yuvraj Singh dismissed the chatter surrounding Virat and Rohit’s return as merely the background noise of cricket fandom. With a hint of amusement, he quipped, “Kuchh toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna,” channelling a famous Bollywood line about inevitable public speculation. His lighthearted comment underscores the passionate, sometimes overblown, nature of Indian cricket discourse.

“Kuchh toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna. It’s because they play all three formats, they are back after 14 months. You have to manage your workload if you play the three formats,” he said.

He backed the senior duo, especially Rohit, whose captaincy he believes, will help India in their quest to win a major trophy. He emphasized Rohit’s phenomenal captaincy records and referred to him as one of the best leaders going around. “It’s a question for the selectors. I can say Rohit has been a great captain, he’s got five IPL trophies, and he took us to the (World Cup) final. He has been one of our great captains of IPL and India. We have to manage his workload,” he added.