"He is a Good Option," Harbhajan and Yuvraj Back Young Indian Player for T20 World Cup!

Former India stars Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday said Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup team should be finalised four months prior to the event.

“I think the team should be ready four months before the World Cup, I mean what should be your 16 or 14. I think we should be ready prior to the World Cup,” Yuvraj told Hindustan Times.

Yuvraj also backed all-rounder Shivam Dube citing Hardika Pandya's fitness concerns. “Let’s see what combination we get. I liked the fact that they included Shivam Dube. He is a good option because he is a left-hander, who can bowl also, because Hardik (Pandya) has fitness concerns.”

Harbahjan Singh also echoed similar views. “The team should be set and players should know that they are playing the World cup, it shouldn’t happen that there is any doubt whether one will get a place," he said.

“They should be sure about their place and role in the team. The more clarity they have it would be better for India’s preparation.”

“There was a lot of criticism of Shivam Dube. He bowled six overs (7.5 overs) but we must have done something wrong in the rest of the overs. The deserving players should get enough time to prove themselves... like other players are getting 15 chances, he should also get that chance."