Yuvraj, Zaheer eye Indian team comeback via IPL

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 31 2015 | 4:28 PM IST
Hoping to make a comeback into the Indian cricket team with stellar showings in the IPL, new Delhi Daredevils recruits Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan today said they will make their stint with the franchise count to revive their international careers.
Delhi bagged Yuvraj for a record fee of Rs 16 crore in the February auctions and the all-rounder wants to make the most of it.
"Definitely yes, it's been a couple of hard years for me since I have come back from my treatment. I am in good shape, I have worked very hard and I have had a good domestic season. I am confident of doing well and hope that things get better from here and I make it back into the team," Yuvraj said at a function where Daikin air-conditioning India Pvt Ltd. Was announced as sponsors of Delhi Daredevils.
Zaheer was bought for four crore by DD this season after the left-arm pacer pulled out midway from IPL last year due to an injury while playing for Mumbai Indians. Zaheer believes that IPL will be a step in the right direction.
"I am enjoying playing cricket again. I have been away from cricket for a while now, so just looking forward to get back. Taking one step at a time and IPL is definitely the first step," said Zaheer, who stood beside Yuvraj and South Africa's Albie Morkel wearing the new DD jersey.
The 36-year-old veteran has been out of action for a while after playing his last international match against New Zealand in early 2014.
Zaheer is happy to once again team up with Gary Kirsten, who joined the DD unit in 2013, after a successful World Cup campaign in 2011 with the South African as India's coach.
"Gary is a very good coach and we have spent a lot of time together, so I hope that we are able to replicate our success with DD this time around. We know his working style, even he knows what to expect from us. So hope that we combine well this season to turn it around for Delhi this time around," said Zaheer.
"We are up for it. It's a new challenge. Lot of new faces this time in DD, so looking forward to it. We hopefully will be able to turn this season around for Delhi," he added.
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First Published: Mar 31 2015 | 4:28 PM IST

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