Former India captain Virat Kohli has penned a thank you note to Yuvraj Singh who had earlier appreciated Kohli for the way he plays his game and the he has been an inspiration to many.
“Yuvi Pa thank you for this lovely gesture. Your comeback from cancer will always be an inspiration for people from all walks of life, not just cricket. You have always been generous and caring for the people around you. I wish you all the happiness, God bless @YUVSTRONG12. Rab rakha,” Kohli wrote on Twitter.
“To the little boy from Delhi @imvkohli. I want to dedicate this special shoe to you, celebrating your career n time as captain which has brought smiles to millions of fans all over the world. I hope you stay the way YOU are, play the way YOU do and keep making the country proud,” Yuvraj Singh tweeted earlier.
“Virat, I’ve seen you grow as a cricketer and as a person. From that young boy in the nets who would walk shoulder-to-shoulder with the legends of Indian cricket, you’re now a legend yourself leading the way for a new generation. Your discipline and passion on the field and dedication to the sport inspire every young kid in this country to pick up the bat and dream of putting on the blue jersey one day,” Yuvraj wrote in the letter.
“You have elevated your level of cricket every single year and achieved so much already in this wonderful game that it makes me even more excited to watch you embark on this new chapter in your career. You have been a legendary captain and a fantastic leader. I’m expecting many more of your famous run chases,” he added.
The two players have played together for the Indian team for quite sometime and both were part of the squad that lifted the World Cup in 2011 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
Yuvraj was also an integral part of the 2007 World T20-winning side while Kohli played an important role in the sides’s winning triumph in Champions Trophy 2013.
India won both of these tournaments under Dhoni’s leadership as well.