WATCH: Yuvraj Singh emulates MS Dhoni's 'helicopter shot'
What's the story
Yuvraj Singh has got down to business for his new franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League.
MI's preparation camp is already underway and Yuvi was seen trying out a few things in the nets.
Notably, the southpaw tried emulating the famous helicopter shot of former skipper MS Dhoni.
Here's more about Yuvraj's preparations.
Yuvraj
Yuvraj gearing up for IPL 2019
Mumbai Indians paid a hefty sum of Rs. 1 crore to acquire Yuvraj in the IPL 2019 auction.
Yuvi was released by Kings XI Punjab after a disastrous campaign in IPL 2018.
The left-handed batsman is eyeing to make an impact for MI.
Yuvi was seen batting in the nets for MI and perfected the helicopter shot, something that will excite his fans.
Domestic T20
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Yuvi has been playing for Punjab
Besides preparing for IPL 2019, Yuvi was seen plying his trade in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Punjab.
He played four matches in the domestic T20 tourney with a best of 34 against Saurashtra.
Yuvraj managed scores of 6, 7, 34 and 26.
The last innings came on March 2 against Railways.
Notably, Yuvi has been middling the ball well.
Views
'I am really looking forward to IPL 12'
Yuvraj had a dismal IPL 2018 campaign for KXIP.
He scored just 65 runs from 8 matches and often slowed down proceedings for his side.
"I didn't have a great IPL last year. I am really looking forward to this one because I want to go all guns blazing and I am working hard towards it," Yuvraj had stated earlier.
IPL 2019
There was a question mark over takers for Yuvraj
There was a question mark over takers for Yuvraj in the IPL 2019 auction.
No other team, except MI, bid for Yuvi in the auction that was held in Jaipur.
With Mumbai, Yuvraj would be expected to anchor the innings.
Yuvi will be looking to prove his critics wrong and show that even at 37, he still has the mettle to be the match-winner.