Published 18:49 IST, June 24th 2020

Yuvraj Singh trolled by ex-KXIP teammate and junior Mandeep Singh for Yoga Day post

Yuvraj Singh took to Instagram on International Yoga Day on June 21 and shared a video of himself practising yoga, with Mandeep Singh leaving a comment.

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Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh anunced his retirement from international cricket in June 2019. However, famed cricketer still remains very much in news through his presence on social media. On occasion of International Yoga Day on Sunday, June 21, Yuvraj Singh took to Instagram and shared a video of himself practising yoga.

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Mandeep Singh trolls ex-Punjab teammate Yuvraj Singh on Instagram

On his International Yoga Day post, Yuvraj Singh underlined importance of yoga and how it is beneficial to physical and mental well-being. 2011 World Cup-winning cricketer also urged his fans and followers to stay safe in ir homes as ongoing coronavirus-induced lockdown in India continues to remain in effect. Yuvraj Singh wrote that during such “dark and difficult” times, yoga is something everyone can look to for some positivity.

Indian cricketer Mandeep Singh took te of Yuvraj Singh’s post and decided to leave a reply in comments section. Much like Yuvraj Singh during his playing days, Mandeep Singh also represents Punjab in Ranji Trophy. Moreover, two cricketers have also been teammates in tournament on a number of occasions ever since 28-year old Mandeep made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2010. In comments section of Yuvraj Singh’s inspiring caption regarding importance of yoga, Mandeep Singh hilariously wrote: “Tanga Stiff (sic)”, which means that former cricketer has stiff legs.

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Yuvraj Singh’s International Yoga Day post and Mandeep Singh’s reply

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Meanwhile on Saturday, June 20, Yuvraj Singh shared a throwback picture from one of his trips to Amsterdam. In picture, he is seen in a pose as if taking a mirror selfie with a phone in his hand. Yuvraj Singh’s ex-teammate Harbhajan Singh made fun of picture and two got into a light-hearted conversation after.

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Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh’s hysterical argument over “phone” on Instagram

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Yuvraj Singh, Mandeep Singh and Harbhajan Singh in competitive cricket

Much like Yuvraj Singh and Mandeep Singh, legendary off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is also a Ranji veteran for Punjab. Apart from representing India on international st and Punjab in domestic circuit, both Yuvraj Singh and Mandeep Singh have also played for same franchises (albeit in different seasons) in Indian Premier League (IPL). Yuvraj took field for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) from IPL 2008 to 2010 and n again in 2018 edition. Similarly, Mandeep Singh represented franchise from 2011 to 2014. However, 28-year old was acquired back by KXIP for 2019 and is set to reprise his role in w-postponed IPL 2020 season.

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Yuvraj Singh and Mandeep Singh played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on separate occasions. former all-rounder played for RCB in IPL 2014 while Mandeep Singh played for Bangalore from 2015 to 2018.

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Im credits: Mandeep Singh Instagram

18:49 IST, June 24th 2020