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New Delhi: Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has put forward a unique perspective. He believes that if cricketers start playing golf, it will give them mental peace and also enhance their batting abilities. Yuvraj himself admitted that if he had played golf during his career, he could have scored 3000 more runs.
Yuvraj Singh advised Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma to play golf along with their cricket. According to him, this will help both players score more runs.
Former captain Kapil Dev had also spoken about the importance of golf earlier. He said that if he had played golf during his cricket days, he could have scored 2000 more runs. Yuvraj agreed with this statement and said that he himself could have scored 3000 more runs.
Yuvraj explained that in cricket, players are under constant pressure after getting out. But if they play golf in between, it refreshes them and boosts their confidence.
Yuvraj said that golf makes players mentally strong. In cricket, there is no second chance after a bad shot, whereas in golf, it is possible to recover after a poor shot. This difference changes the mindset of the players.
Yuvraj urged all young players to play golf. According to him, it is a great way to relieve stress and is also very beneficial for mental health.
When asked if he had suggested that Gill and Abhishek play golf, Yuvraj replied that yes, he is continuously encouraging his protégés to do so.
Yuvraj believes that young players like Gill and Abhishek can spare some time to play golf during the IPL. This will help them stay refreshed and perform better on the field.
Yuvraj described golf as an excellent stress-buster for players. He said that cricketers should occasionally play other sports to maintain their fitness and performance.
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