Overview

• Speaking in New Delhi, Yuvraj Singh said he has advised his mentees Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma to try golf and judge how it helps them.
• He acknowledged crammed calendars limit crossover sport time but said the IPL period offers scope to “hit some balls.”
• Arguing that golf is less taxing on the body and sharpens the mind, he framed it as a way to unwind and return to cricket fresher.
• He claimed starting golf earlier could have added about 3,000 runs to his international tally, echoing Kapil Dev’s earlier reflection of 2,000.
• The comments came as a co-owner and brand ambassador at the IGPL tour launch, with coverage noting the Asia Cup in the UAE begins September 9.