Player: | Yuvraj Singh |
Event: | ICC Champions Trophy 2009/10 |
DateLine: 25th September 2009
Disappointed at missing out Champions Trophy for the second consecutive time, India vice-captain Yuvraj Singh blamed bad luck that he sustained a finger injury at such a crucial time.
 
The swashbuckling left-hander fractured the little finger of his right hand during the team's practice session at Johannesburg on Wednesday. The injury has now ruled him out for at least six weeks. 
"Injury is part and parcel of any sportsperson's life but for me the bad luck is that it came at the wrong time as last time in 2006 also I missed the Champions Trophy due to an injury so it is a bit unfortunate," Yuvraj said. 
"But, I am hoping to recover soon and wish that Team India does well in the tournament," he added. 
Yuvraj's injury comes as a huge setback for a team which is already missing dashing opener Virender Sehwag and frontline seamer Zaheer Khan. Yuvraj's absence will especially be felt considering he was in good form both with the bat and the ball. 
The southpaw though feels skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a lot up his sleeves to return victorious in the Champions Trophy. 
"Yes you can say the team will miss me, Virender Sehwag and Zaheer Khan but it also means an opportunity for three new players. The team we have right now is still the best in the competition and world and am sure we will do well," he said.LATEST SCORES
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