Former Indian opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has stated that it's unfortunate that people talk only about a six and not about Yuvraj Singh or other star performers from the 2011 World Cup win. Gambhir also termed Yuvraj as the biggest unsung hero from both of India's World Cup wins.

Ashish Nehra, who played an integral part in the 2011 World Cup semi-final, recalled that he came to know 48 hours before the final that he wouldn’t be part of the playing XI. Nehra also recollected how the team stuck by the plan and also credited Raina and Sehwag for the semi-final win.

Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj Singh has opined that selectors were equally to blame for his son’s unceremonious sacking from the Indian squad, along with two skippers MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. He has also added that all great players should get a send-off based on their performances.

Ashish Nehra has recalled that the all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was at his peak under the leadership of MS Dhoni since 2007. He also added that it was brilliant to see how he braved sickness and played in the 2011 World Cup but reminded that Yuvraj’s best knocks came under Dhoni’s leadership.