#IPL2019: Mumbai Indians made me feel welcome, says Yuvraj Singh
What's the story
Veteran cricketer Yuvraj Singh breathed a huge sigh of relief when Mumbai Indians bought him in the latter stages of the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 Auction.
Yuvraj was released by Kings XI Punjab after just one season at the franchise.
The player had set Rs. 1 crore base price for himself in the IPL 2019 Auction.
And here's what he said.
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Yuvraj looking forward to represent MI
The southpaw said that he wanted to represent a side where he would be welcomed.
"Wanted to be part of a team where I am welcome and where I am supported, and I felt that by Mumbai Indians especially when I was listening to Akash's words. So, I felt welcomed and I felt supported and I was really looking forward to that."
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I am really looking forward to IPL 12
Yuvraj had a dismal IPL 2018 campaign for KXIP.
He scored just 65 runs from 8 matches and often slowed down proceedings for his side.
Yuvi is keen to address his form this time.
"I didn't have a great IPL last year. I am really looking forward to this one because I want to go guns blazing and I am working hard towards it."
Auction
There was a question mark over takers for Yuvraj
There was a question mark over takers for Yuvraj in the IPL 2019 Auction.
No other teams bid for Yuvi in the auction that was held in Jaipur.
Yuvi will be looking to prove critics wrong and show that even at 37, he still has the mettle in him to be the match-winner.
Yuvraj will get opportunities and he needs to cash in.