da aposte e ganhe： Yuvraj Singh talked to the media about India’s prospects of victory
Dileep Premachandran at Delhi13-Dec-2005
Yuvraj’s half-century has complicated the selection process for the next Test © Getty Images
On the acceleration after lunch when 55 runs were scored in just seven oversWe discussed it at lunch. Decided to bat on for 10 overs after lunch, and look to be positive.On missing out on a possible centuryI’m not disappointed. I did what was needed for the team. We’re in a good position to win the game now, and I’m very happy.On the slow progress early in the morningWe started slowly, but there were also some good stops. It can get frustrating, but I wanted to carry on through to the end. That helped. It was important that Sourav [Ganguly] and I carry on.On how the pitch behavedIt’s not easy to bat on. The ball is staying low. It’s important to spend some time in the middle to be comfortable.On tackling MuraliHe’s a very experienced bowler. Our intention was to be as positive as we could against him, while also being aware that he has got the most wickets. I think I played him quite well.On whether he had made things difficult for the selectors, with Virender Sehwag due to come back for the next TestI have. Let’s see what happens. I’m not thinking of that now. I just went out there and did my best.On the turning point of the afternoonWhen Atapattu got out.On what his innings meant to himIt’s a very good feeling to perform in Tests, because that’s rated very high. If you can do that, then you’re there as a player. It’s given me a lot of confidence.