Yuvraj:: I will show I can bat well against 
                      quality spinners 

Yuvraj Singh, whose first name is Hindi for prince, has played fewer 
than 10 one-day internationals. But he is already one of the main 
batsmen in the Indian team. He is an exceptional fielder too. How is 
the 20-year-old coping with this all this? He spoke to Sunil Narula 
exclusively during the Coca-Cola Champions Trophy in Sharjah.


The expectations are so high everytime you go in to bat. Does 
that put too much pressure on you? 

Not too much. I want to get runs everytime. My skipper Sourav 
Ganguly has a lot of faith in me. He has told me not to curb my 
natural style, which is to go for my shots. He wants me to play 
naturally. I also realize that it's not so much as playing the aerial
shots than picking the gaps that matters. I have to do that better. 
Now, some can say I should wait a little before going for my shots. 
That would give me a better chance. It is something I have to sort 
out, surely. 

Some say they found you struggling against Muralitharan. Do you 
agree? 

 Yes, I have read these articles about my being suspect to quality 
spinners. I really don't think so. I just got out early, so I don't
know much. Give me a chance. I will show I can bat well against 
quality spinners as well. 

You have been rated a tremendous fielder. What do you do for your 
fielding? 

I specialize in fielding at point. Which suits me, since I'm a 
natural left-hander. I can dive and go to my natural side quickly.
I also train a lot and work on fitness. Running, in the gym, just 
about everything. 

People are comparing you with Sachin. What do you have to say? 

It's a most unfair comparison. Sachin is just great. In fact, he is 
my idol. I have a long way to go still. 

You gave a terrific account of yourself against the world's best 
fast bowlers -- Brett Lee, Glen McGarth and Alan Donald in Nairobi.
How did it feel? 

It was a great feeling to be able to hit them. The wicket, no doubt, 
was very good for batting. But, still, you have to back yourself. 
I knew I could hit them. That's how it is. I always try to remain 
positive.