Twitterati unhappy with Yuvraj Singh being demoted for Axar Patel

It could’ve been a tactical ploy by Kings XI Punjab but it ended up being a huge failure for them

Published - 17 May 2018, 12:09 IST | Updated - 17 May 2018, 12:09 IST

View : 9.9K

5 Min Read

The Mumbai Indians went on to register a fantastic victory in a thriller at Wankhede. The game had a lot of twists and turns but the hosts managed to have the last laugh. With this win, their hopes of making it to the playoffs are still alive as they look forward to beating Delhi Daredevils in their last encounter.

Kings XI Punjab began the run chase well. Chris Gayle was dismissed after launching a few out of the ground. However, it was KL Rahul’s knock of 94 runs from just 60 balls which kept the Mumbai bowlers on check throughout the innings. Finch also played a key role at No.3.

As Marcus Stoinis was dismissed early, there was a surprising decision from the dugout. Axar Patel walked in to bat ahead of players like Manoj Tiwary and Yuvraj Singh. It could’ve been a tactical ploy by Kings XI Punjab but it ended up being a huge failure for them.

There were also a lot of questions raised over Yuvraj Singh batting down the order. The fact that the team management sent Axar Patel ahead of Yuvraj shows the loss of faith in the senior. The 36-year-old has been going through a lean patch in this year’s Indian Premier League.

Unlike the last few years, Yuvraj’s fading popularity amongst the franchisees was evident during the IPL auction. Kings XI Punjab attained him for ₹2 crores in what was the only bid for the left-handed batsman. However, he failed to do any justice with the bat so far in the tournament.

Yuvraj Singh has scored just 65 runs in 8 games he has played this season. While he has never been great when it comes to the IPL, there was certainly a lot better expected from his side. His constant failures have hurt Kings XI Punjab’s prospects badly at the middle order.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions on Yuvraj Singh being demoted in the batting order for Axar Patel

What a day for Yuvraj singh !!! A junior stopping him to go in the ground n he can't do anything… the greatest mistake by R Ashwin….
— Rsunil (@Rsunil93447583) May 16, 2018

#MIvKXIP New news is rounding up from @lionsdenkxip that from next match Ankit Rajpoot and Mohit Sharma will play after Gayle and K L Rahul. Andrew Tye/Aksar will play at number 5. Manoj Tiwari and Yuvraj Singh will play at 10 and 11th position respt.
— Mukesh Jha (@iamjhamukesh) May 16, 2018

Ashwin and KXIP Management has made Yuvraj Singh villain for not winning this game. #MIvKXIP #KXIP
— ਸਤਨਾਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੋਹਲ ??‍♀️ (@imSatnam_) May 16, 2018

Ashwin was a shit man and a senseless captain of @lionsdenkxip because he insulted the Legend yuvraj singh by not sending him to the cease before stonish and axar …… #MIvsKXIP
— #Srkian (@srking_life) May 16, 2018

When Yuvraj Singh was playing for #RCB, Kohli used to back him despite all odds. Now see how #KXIP and Ashwin treats him. Never gave him the time to find his rhythm like how Dhoni gave Jaddu. Worst and arrogant captaincy. #MIvKXIP pic.twitter.com/9FnNQkyzyk
— Trollywood (@TrollywoodOffl) May 16, 2018

Yograj Singh : Why Axar Patel and Marcus Stoinis promoted above Yuvraj Singh? It's all Dhoni's fault ?
??
IPL fan : But KXIP captain is Ashwin ??
Yograj Singh : Then what, Ashwin learnt the captaincy skills from Dhoni ???#MIvKXIP
— B. Rohith Kumar (@ROHITHKUMAR_) May 16, 2018

When Punjab Is At Good Position Then Axar Patel Come In Place Of Yuvraj Singh,And When #KXIP Needs 17 Run At last over Yuvi Comes At Bat,The Man Who Not play Last 5 Matches,So the People Blaming Yuvi for the loss,Think Also Is Axar Patel Is Good Than #YuvrajSingh #MIvKXIP
— ChArAn (@IAmCharan72) May 16, 2018

Yuvraj Singh is a genuine match winner but how will he perform when you're sending Axar Patel ahead of him. Such a shame, he gave so much to the Indian cricket. There is no point trolling him, Ashwin proved himself as a poor captain today. #MIvKXIP @YUVSTRONG12
— Rishabh Datta (@rishabhdatt) May 16, 2018

Priety Zinta having a meeting with Yuvraj Singh after the match.#MIvKXIP pic.twitter.com/dATS3YZsXb
— SubbuS (@Subbu_06) May 16, 2018

Kings XI Punjab's players should carry Yuvraj Singh on his shoulders and force him to retire #MIvKXIP
— Cricket Bakchod (@Cric_bakchod) May 16, 2018

It takes a lot of courage to do it but Yuvraj Singh please be a hero like you've always been and accept it.
We want to remember you for the amazing contribution you made to Indian cricket, nothing else.
— Ankit Mishra (@editedidea) May 16, 2018

Yuvraj Singh is a matchwinner when he's being trusted not when he's made to feel like a tail-ender, I'm just saying I know his time is up though #MIvKXIP
— Do it? (@BleedBlueForeva) May 16, 2018

It an insult to a legend @YUVSTRONG12 not giving him the opportunity to play his game in death overs. @lionsdenkxip show some respect ✊? #KXIPvMI #IPL @IPL #YuvrajSingh
— Pankaj Sama (@SamaPankaj) May 16, 2018

Heart goes out to Yuvraj Singh
That man has contributed alot to Indian cricket
Unfortunately,things are not going his way
it’s shattering
— nsfr (@loyallarents) May 16, 2018

Don't play Manoj Tiwary and Yuvraj Singh if you don't believe them to accompany Rahul at the closing overs…Sending Axar Patel ahead of proper batsmen is disgraceful… #MIvKXIP
— …. (@ynakg2) May 16, 2018

Captain unpredictable wants another “Nayi soch” award it seems
Axar Patel ahead of Yuvraj Singh
— nsfr (@loyallarents) May 16, 2018

Yuvraj Singh needs such deliveries pic.twitter.com/lMAHYd06jj
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) May 16, 2018

@lionsdenkxip it doesn’t make sense not sending Yuvraj Singh u will pay for this by losing this match congrats in advance ….
— sal….. (@samnhre) May 16, 2018

Who sent Axar Patel ahead of Yuvraj Singh?
— Amit A (@Amit_smiling) May 16, 2018

It Hurts To See Yuvraj Singh, One Of Legends Of Indian Cricket, Man Of The Tournament Of World Cup 2011, Struggle Like This. He Should Consider Retirement Than Ruining His Legacy. ?#MIvKXIP #MIvsKXIP
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) May 16, 2018

DON'T YOU ALL DARE TO BLAME YUVRAJ SINGH FOR TJE LOSS.
IT WAS ASHWIN WHO FUCKED UP.
Also, to remind you he's Yuvraj Singh and not MS Dhoni. He should have come in where he always did. #MIvKXIP
— Prajakta Bhawsar (@ViratsFangirl18) May 16, 2018

Punjab team made Yuvraj Singh look like a popper.. it’s an insult to a great batsman who got man of the series in World Cup .. Punjab lost by their own .. why wasn’t Yuvraj sent after finch got out ?? @ashwinravi99
— Rayalaseema Chinnodu (@InceptedDream) May 16, 2018