Published 11:34 IST, June 8th 2020

Yuvraj Singh pokes fun at Gautam Gambhir for 'not smiling' in latest Instagram post

Yuvraj Singh, who never misses an opportunity to troll his teammates, was at it again as he trolled Gautam Gambhir on his latest Instagram picture.

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Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is one of best batsmen that India has ever produced.  southpaw, who retired from all forms of cricket in December 2018, is w into his second innings of sorts as a politician. Gautam Gambhir is kwn for his profound nature on and off field. Gautam Gambhir was mostly spotted sporting a straight face during course of his playing career. In fact, even after 38-year-old hung his boots, his habit of t smiling much has seemingly t changed.

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Yuvraj Singh trolls Gautam Gambhir on his latest Instagram photo

Gautam Gambhir took to Instagram and shared a photo where he is seen in an intense mood. He comically captioned post by saying that his expression in picture was often seen whenever he edged an outswinger to slip cordon. As soon as Gautam Gambhir posted photo, fans started flooding comments section with humorous reactions.

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However, one table comment was from former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. southpaw is kwn for his funny comments on Instagram which have often left fans in splits. Yuvraj Singh wrote, “Chalo at least your emoji has smiled.” Gautam Gambhir also came up with a cheeky reply to Yuvraj Singh's comment. Gautam Gambhir wrote, "Prince emoji is trolling me just like you do always,”

Gautam Gambhir contricts Yuvraj Singh's statement about coaching credentials

Recently, Yuvraj Singh h criticized appointment of Vikram Rathour as India's batting coach. Yuvraj Singh also questioned Rathour's ability to guide Indian players in T20 cricket. Yuvraj Singh went on to question his credentials, saying that he has just played six Tests and seven ODIs for India between 1996 and 1997. Yuvraj Singh reckoned that current coach doesn’t have eugh experience in that format.

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In response, Gautam Gambhir came out and contricted Yuvraj Singh's statement. southpaw said that it is t necessary to have huge experience to be a good coach. In a Star Sports’ show Cricket Connected, Gautam Gambhir said that it is important for a selector to have an experience of international cricket. However, same doesn’t go for coach to be successful. He ded that one can probably just have a different T20 batting coach, specifically for that particular format.

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Gautam Gambhir furr said that coach can teach a batsman how to hit a lap shot or a reverse lap shot. Gautam Gambhir ded that if someone is trying to do that to a player, he is harming him more than actually making him a better player. Gautam Gambhir believes that  coach’s work is just to make a player relaxed and give m liberty to express mselves on field. He reckoned that a coach in T20 format helps declutter batsman's mind and makes m play big shots wisely.

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11:34 IST, June 8th 2020