Yuvraj’s innings against Pakistan was the turning point in his comeback : Sunil Gavaskar

Although Yuvraj struggled against the fast bowling prowess of Mohammad Amir and co in the match against Pakistan, Sunil Gavaskar believes that Yuvraj’s sluggish knock of 14 off 32 balls helped him in getting his confidence back. The left-hander looked his old self in the encounter against Sri Lanka yesterday, smashing the Lankan bowlers across the park. Rangana Herath particularly bore the brunt of Yuvraj's attack as he was carted for two consecutive sixes, and the spinner was brought back only after Yuvraj's dismissal in the 17th over.

"Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh combination has been a big plus factor for India," said Gavaskar.

"Kohli is a determined batsman in all formats. But what stands out is how he recognises the situation and plays according to them. This is the reason why he is so consistent. He has got a range of shots," said the 66-year old.

With Ashish Nehra, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuvraj Singh and Hardik Pandya doing really well for the Indian team, Gavaskar congratulated the selectors for their stand to bring back the veterans.

"The inclusion of Yuvraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Nehra and Hardik Pandya has lent variety and given the Indian team the balance in attack. Batting was never a problem, it was pretty much settled. It was the bowling that needed a little bit of tweaking and the selectors have done that," he added.

(Read about the story of Yuvraj Singh - The Merchant of Dreams)