Yuvraj Singh Breaks Down Cricket for American Audience on 'Good Morning America'

Yuvraj Singh Introduces Cricket to America on 'Good Morning America'

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh graced the popular TV show 'Good Morning America' to shed light on the intricacies of cricket for the American audience. Joining host Michael Anthony Strahan and weathercaster Sam Champion, Yuvraj highlighted the key differences between cricket and baseball, a beloved sport in the United States.

As the T20 World Cup ambassador, Yuvraj expressed his surprise at the presence of cricket in America and predicted its growing popularity in the years to come. "Never imagined that cricket would be played in America. It's very exciting. The ICC has built a couple of new stadiums, I would like to see the Americans watching the sport," said Yuvraj, who played a pivotal role in India's inaugural T20 World Cup triumph.

Yuvraj drew parallels between cricket and baseball, explaining the similarities in the swing and the concept of hitting the ball out of the park. However, he emphasized the differences in the number of strikes and the ability to hit the ball behind square in cricket.

"In baseball, you can swing at everything. In cricket, you keep your bat down because the ball bounces and comes to you," Yuvraj said. "In baseball, there is less time -- after three strikes, you are out. In cricket, you have got to think probably quicker. In baseball, you have to hit everything straight, in cricket you can hit behind square."

Yuvraj's appearance on 'Good Morning America' serves as a testament to the growing global appeal of cricket. As the sport continues to gain traction in new territories, Yuvraj's insights and enthusiasm will undoubtedly contribute to its popularity in America.

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