I'll do the best for my country: Yuvraj

Can Team India reprise the glory days of 2007 in England? Fans will never forget those six sixes Yuvraj smashed of England's Stuart Broad in the first edition of WC T20 in South Africa. That was the match that helped to get the much needed momentum and eventually clinch the title.

Not just himself, Yuvraj also has confidence in the ability of his team members too. "One good change that has happened in the team in the last two years is the way younger members have performed and taken the pressure off seniors," he added. According to him, this has enabled the likes of Dhoni, Sehwag and Yuvraj himself to play without the fear of failure.

Among the youngsters, Yuvraj picked out Suresh Raina and Rohit Sharma for special praise, saying they were 'brilliant' in IPL 2. "They're exactly what the Indian team needs to evolve and grow stronger. Without such youthful players, a team faces the danger of stagnation and decline." The dashing batsman was also impressed by the likes of Virat Kohli and Manish Pandey.

While focussed on the World Twenty20, Yuvraj admits he's a bit worn out after a hectic seasons which included the IPL. "Physically, I am fit but mentally I felt a little tired after the IPL. I reckon I'll be in a good shape for the World Cup." "The good thing is we've had solid match practice in T20 format during the IPL. Almost all the players are in good form and that gives us teeth."

Yuvraj is happy that the recently-concluded IPL has provided India with more bowling options. Yuvraj was particularly impressed with the performance of Ashish Nehra. "It was so heartening to see Nehra bowl the way he did in the IPL. He reminded us of the days when he was an India regular. I'm looking forward to him doing his stuff for India once again."

Two years back, the odds were stacked against India and no one really expected them to pull it off. This time, as the defending champions, expectations are sky-high. But Yuvraj feels the hunger for success will help the team succeed. "The attitude counts for a lot. We make a conscious effort in stoking that hunger for runs and wickets," he said.

According to him, the pitches in England are likely to assist seamers at this time of the season. "In July-August, the wickets become a little flatter. At this World Cup, expect good wickets, big scores and tight chases," Yuvraj said.