Being ignored from Tests frustrates Yuvi

New Delhi: Indian ODI vice-captain Yuvraj Singh has been one of the most prolific One-day batsmen in recent times. However, his performances in Tests have been disappointing to say the least. After a disastrous tour of Australia, Yuvraj has had to sit out from the Test eleven. But the southpaw feels he has never been given a decent run in the longer version of the game, a reason for his average record.

In an interview to Telegraph, Yuvraj in half-jest suggested the selectors have been unfair to him and he doesn't know how long will it take for him to cement his place in the five-day game.

"I’ll probably have to ask some of the seniors to retire! Getting just one or two Tests at a time has made me insecure. Irrespective of the format, every player needs to feel secure. Otherwise, one won’t be able to give off his best," said Yuvraj.

"Of course, I’m not blaming anybody. I’ve myself got to make full use of every opportunity at the Test level. Having said that, I can only assess myself properly after I’ve played 8-10 Tests in a year. Security in the mind is a critical element," he added.

Yuvraj's drew a lot of flak for his dismal show Down Under. Going into the Test series, the enigmatic left-hander was in the form of his life after his stupendous show in the home series against Pakistan. And Yuvraj admitted it was a very disappointing phase in what has been an illustrious career and he missed a golden opportunity to silence his critics.

"I had been in form before the tour and had really been looking forward to doing well. I accept I had two bad Tests and, then again, suffered a knee injury (before the third Test). Nothing worse could’ve happened and it definitely wasn’t a great tour for me mentally and physically. That wickets in Australia are great to bat on, once you’ve got used to the bounce and the swing, and made me more disappointed. The chance to carry forward the pre-tour form came and went (in the Test series)," he stated.

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