Published 18:05 IST, November 2nd 2020

Yuvraj Singh takes a dig at Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant's weight amid 'fitness issues'

Indian legend Yuvraj Singh addressed Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant's increasing weight in Dream11 IPL 2020 and proposed a "fat percentage competition".

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Former Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, has an illustrious career and is one of most respected names in sport. Kwn for his swashbuckling batting performances, star also is equally popular for sharing his unfiltered opinion off field. Singh is quite active on social media, and his cheeky comments are quite popular among masses. 38-year-old once again came into limelight for yet ar blunt comment. 

Yuvraj Singh pokes fun at Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant's weight issues. 

Delhi and Mumbai featured in 51st match of Dream11 IPL 2020 on Saturday. defending champions trumped Delhi and earned a comprehensive victory. Delhi were bundled out for a paltry score of 110, as Mumbai chased total down with 9 wickets to spare. 

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Rohit Sharma, who missed contest because of a hamstring injury he sustained earlier in competition, was seen having a discussion with Rishabh Pant after match. franchise, along with picture, wrote about waiting for a six-hitting competition between duo, a reference to ir friendly banter during an Instagram live. 

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Yuvraj Singh commented on post as he took a dig at increasing weight of two Indian cricketers. southpaw who has also been a part of Mumbai franchise trolled Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant for "fat percent on ir cheeks". Fans have targeted several cricketers in Dream11 IPL 2020 and have raised questions on ir fitness. 

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It was speculated that Rishabh Pant might miss flight to Australia due to same reason. Ultimately, wicket-keeper batsman was only named in Test squad and was omitted from white-ball line-up. re seems to be a question mark on availability of Rohit Sharma for Australia tour. re is a possibility of him featuring in series given that he receives clearance from  Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) medical team. 

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India squad for Australia tour 

tour marks first international assignment for Virat Kohli and co. after cricket came to a standstill due to COVID-19.  team is slated to play 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is and 4 Tests in ir tour. tour will get underway on vember 27 with first ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground. BCCI recently anunced India squad for Australia tour.

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18:05 IST, November 2nd 2020