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No Virat Kohli? Yuvraj Singh's Champions Trophy Appreciation Post Cut Old Wound

Soumyajit Dutta

Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

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India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph has captivated cricket fans nationwide, but an unexpected subplot has emerged from the celebrations. Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's congratulatory social media post, while effusive in its praise for numerous team members, surprisingly omitted any mention of Virat Kohli. 

This absence has reignited discussions about a potentially strained relationship between the two cricket stars, particularly against the backdrop of their complex history. 

The Celebratory Post That Raised Eyebrows

Yuvraj Singh's heartfelt tribute to India's Champions Trophy victory was comprehensive in acknowledging the team's key contributors, making the absence of Virat Kohli's name all the more noticeable. 

"What a game and what a final! The Champions Trophy comes home. Outstanding captaincy by hitman @ImRo45 who led from the front all thru the tournament - he is blessed with the Midas touch when it comes to ICC white ball tournaments!" wrote the former all-rounder, specifically highlighting captain Rohit Sharma's leadership. 

He continued with individual recognition for Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Mohammed Shami, an extensive list that made Kohli's exclusion particularly surprising. 

In the context of Indian cricket, where Kohli remains one of the most prominent figures  and such an omission naturally invites interpretation.

Uthappa's Big Reveal 

The relationship between Yuvraj and Kohli gained additional context earlier this year when former India player Robin Uthappa made revelations that cast Kohli's captaincy approach in a potentially unfavourable light regarding Yuvraj's career. 

Uthappa claimed that Kohli's stringent fitness requirements had directly impacted Yuvraj's ability to return to the Indian team following his cancer recovery. "When Yuvi requested for that two-point deduction (in fitness test standards), he didn't get it," Uthappa stated in an interview. 

Coming from a fellow cricketer who shared the dressing room with both players, these observations carried significant weight in shaping public perception of their relationship.

Deliberate Or Innocent?

Contextual factors surrounding Kohli's recent performance and physical condition may provide alternative explanations for his absence from Yuvraj's celebration post. The absence could reflect Kohli's contributions to the victory rather than any personal animosity between the former teammates. 

While the air remains to be cleared, it is worth noting that Virat Kohli will be joining the RCB camp soon to kick off the IPL 2025 campaign against KKR at Eden Gardens Kolkata. With only defeats in the previous editions, under Kohli's guidance, RCB will eye their maiden IPL title this time.