Yuvraj struggles on as the magic wanes


  • Cricket
  • Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Britain Cricket - India v Sri Lanka - 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Group B - The Oval - June 8, 2017 India's Yuvraj Singh walks off dejected after losing his wicket Action Images via Reuters / Peter Cziborra Livepic

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Few things are more painful than watching an ageing athlete falter as they try to summon up the old magic and Yuvraj Singh's fans have endured a shared agony over the course of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL).

When India belatedly embraced Twenty20 cricket 12 years ago, Yuvraj's rise to greatness in the limited-overs format appeared just a matter of time.

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