“I would have scored 3,000 more,” – Why Yuvraj Singh Thinks Golf Is the Secret to Cricketing Success
🔹 Quick Summary
- Yuvraj Singh claims golf could have added 3,000 more runs to his cricket tally.
- Inspired by Kapil Dev, Yuvraj now pushes young stars like Shubman Gill & Abhishek Sharma towards golf.
- He says golf provides a fresh mindset, calmness, and better recovery between matches.
- The World Cup hero strongly believes golf is a must for modern athletes.
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has made a fascinating revelation about how golf could have transformed his cricketing career. Speaking at the launch of the IGPL tour schedule, the 43-year-old said he might have scored “at least 3,000 more runs” in international cricket had he taken up golf during his playing days.
His remarks echoed the thoughts of the legendary Kapil Dev, who had earlier claimed he would have added 2,000 more runs if golf had been part of his routine. But Yuvraj went one step further, suggesting that the sport’s calming effect could have massively boosted his career numbers.
“I agree with Kapil Paaji. He said 2,000, I would have scored 3,000 more runs,” Yuvraj said with a smile. “In cricket, you don’t get another chance. In golf, even after a bad shot, you can recover. That mindset could have helped me a lot in my playing days.”
The two-time World Cup winner explained that golf provides a mental break which is often missing in cricket. Unlike cricket, where a dismissal leaves a player brooding in the dressing room, golf allows athletes to reset quickly. “If you get out, you’re just waiting for the next game. But if you had golf, you’d come back fresh. Sometimes too much cricket practice is not good. You need to relax,” he said.
As co-owner and brand ambassador of IGPL, Yuvraj is keen to spread this philosophy among the younger generation. He revealed that he has actively encouraged Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma to take up golf, especially during the IPL breaks. “I’ve told them to play golf. It’s hard to find time, but IPL is a good opportunity. They are superstars now, and it’s up to them to decide. But I always encourage athletes to use golf as a way to refresh their mind.”
Yuvraj also pointed out that in cricketing nations like Australia, England, and South Africa, golf is already part of the sporting culture. Many top cricketers use it as a recovery tool rather than indulging in endless net practice. “You can’t change much in your game in three days, but you can definitely recharge yourself. Golf is less taxing on the body and extremely fruitful for the mind,” he added.
The southpaw’s endorsement of golf highlights a growing trend among athletes to explore cross-sport activities for mental health and longevity. With cricket becoming more demanding and schedules packed tighter than ever, Yuvraj believes golf could be the secret weapon for today’s players to sustain peak performance.
