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New Delhi: <\/strong>Yuvraj Singh, who made a telling contribution in India’s World Cup triumph a year ago, says he never expected to do well in the mega cricketing event.<\/p>\n

The joy of wining the Cup and getting the Man of the Series award was short-lived for Yuvraj, who was diagnosed with lung cancer and had to be treated for it in the United States. <\/p>\n

The stylish batsman, who has now recovered from the career-threatening disease, recalled the World Cup high in a video posted on his Twitter page. <\/p>\n

“I will always remember the Indian flag flying high at the Wankhede Stadium. It meant everything to us. I never thought I will be fighting for my life after that but that is how it is sometimes,” said Yuvraj of the night when India beat Sri Lanka to win the coveted trophy. <\/p>\n

Yuvraj scored 362 runs and took 15 wickets in the tournament, besides winning four Man of Match awards. <\/p>\n

The 30-year-old revealed how his teammates, especially Sachin Tendulkar, motivated him to excel in the tournament. <\/p>\n

“I had issues with form and fitness before the World Cup. I spoke to Sachin about my game and he told me one thing: ‘You will matter when it matters the most.’ Those words really pumped me and will always remain with me.”<\/p>\n

Remembering another instance, Yujraj said: “One day Zak (Zaheer Khan) told me in Bangladesh: ‘You will do something special in the World Cup.’ At that time I was struggling with a bad wrist injury.”<\/p>\n

India recorded memorable victories against Pakistan and Australia enroute the Cup final.<\/p>\n

Talking about India’s journey to the title clash, Yuvraj said: “We had a lot of issues to deal with after we lost to South Africa in the group stage. But we managed to overcome that and go all the way. <\/p>\n

“I think the win against Australia (in the quarterfinals) was special and it really mattered to me.” (IANS)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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