5 life lessons we can learn from Yuvraj Singh

#4 Pursue targets in a relentless manner

Yuvraj and Dhoni have enabled India to sail through numerous difficult run-chases

Before Virat Kohli earned the tag of 'Master Chaser' through his remarkable exploits in the limited-overs arena, the likes of Yuvraj and MS Dhoni helped India surge through countless run-chases with consummate ease. With both batsmen then at the peak of their powers, the mid 2000s saw the duo script numerous victories by combining delicate nudges with searing hits to the fence and beyond.

If Dhoni bludgeoned the ball with raw power, Yuvraj relied on the gift of timing to propel India to an unprecedented 17 consecutive run-chases in ODIs. There were other major contributors, of course. However, the two clinical batsmen were the protagonists of the vast majority of those victories.

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When confronted with the vagaries of pressure, Yuvraj's admirable composure helped him anchor plenty of run-chases in a relentless manner. Drawing a parallel and imbibing a similar quality should assist those facing the unsparing predicament of targets or deadlines. Adopting a positive mindset becomes instrumental in surmounting seemingly daunting targets in the various spheres of life.