Yuvraj Singh Recalls Being Called ‘Pie-Chucker’ by Kevin Pietersen in 2008, Says ‘Didn’t Feel Bad, I Actually’ Laughed
However, after retirement, Yuvraj poked fun at Pietersen for calling him a pie-chucker numerous times and he recalled the incident again when the two stars met each other during a recent live Instagram session. The 2011-World Cup winner said that he laughed when he came across Pietersen’s remarks during that time.
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will go down as one of the best batsmen to have played for India. However, along with being a ferocious hitter and sweet timer of the ball, the southpaw was also a handy left-arm spinner who had a knack of taking wickets in crunch moments. However, former England batsman Kevin Pietersen famously called Yuvraj a ‘pie-chucker’ after getting dismissed to the left-arm spinner during the 2008 Test series between India and England. He even went on to say that the Punjab-born cricketer bowls ‘left-arm filth.’ Yuvraj Singh Says he Would Prefer Coaching Over Commentary.
However, after retirement, Yuvraj poked fun at Pietersen for calling him a pie-chucker numerous times and he recalled the incident again when the two stars met each other during a recent live Instagram session. The 2011-World Cup winner said that he laughed when he came across Pietersen’s remarks during that time. He even revealed that he has the word ‘pie-chuker’ in his ‘favourite’ E-mail IDs. Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh Pledge to Never Support Shahid Afridi Again After His Controversial Remarks.
"Its still my email address, when you made that statement about my bowling. I didn't feel bad I actually laughed. I laughed so much because over the years I could not put it into words. But when you said it I felt yes that is what my bowling is,” the two-time World Cup winner told Pietersen
"That's why I put pie-chucker in my email address. It's my favourite email id. A lot of my friends call address me as pie-chucker sometimes. When you know somebody hits your bowling, they don't wanna get out to your bowling. I know you were like, 'I'm gonna hit this guy out of the park but I can't get out to him'. That was a lot of fun," Yuvraj added.
The England star was in splits after hearing Yuvraj’s comments. The former right-handed batsman also revealed that he always faced issues against the left-arm spinners. Hence, the opposition captain often used to introduce the left-arm spinners early in his innings. Even, he had to face left-arm spinners during a charity match after his retirement.
"I went to play a charity game in South Africa and Graeme Smith was the opposition captain. Can you believe it dude! I walked out to bat at 3 or 4 and Graeme Smith brought on a left-arm spinner. It is still haunting me," Pietersen said.
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