Yuvraj Singh, one of India's finest cricketers, struggled to regain his place in the team post-cancer under Virat Kohli's stringent leadership. Despite his pivotal role in past victories and beating cancer, his fitness concessions were denied. Uthappa highlights the contrasting captaincy styles, emphasizing the impact on team dynamics.
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