Punjab Kings (PBKS) spinner Harpreet Brar has revealed that former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has been his cricketing idol since childhood. While Virat Kohli is a popular choice among several IPL players, Brar has always admired Yuvraj, whose style of play also shares similarities with his own.

Like Yuvraj, Brar is a left-handed batter and left-arm spinner. However, their primary roles have been different. Yuvraj was predominantly a batting all-rounder, while Brar has established himself as a frontline spinner who can contribute with the bat when required.

Yuvraj remains one of India’s greatest white-ball cricketers. He finished his international career with nearly 10,000 runs and 139 wickets and played a key role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs. He was also named Player of the Tournament during India’s 2011 World Cup-winning campaign.

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Speaking to Cricbuzz, Harpreet Brar recalled how his admiration for Yuvraj began when he started following cricket in 2002-03. “Ever since I got to know about cricket in 2002-03, I have liked Yuvraj Singh a lot. I would copy his batting style as a kid.” He added: “I started cricket on those foundations: I need to bat like him; I need to bowl and field like him.”

Harpeet Brar has developed into a consistent performer for Punjab Kings since making his IPL debut in 2019. He has claimed 37 wickets in 51 matches at an average of 30.94, while maintaining an economy rate below eight. The PBKS spinner also recalled an interaction with India captain Shubman Gill during the team’s Test tour of England in 2025. Since Brar was already in England, he contacted Gill and asked if he could train with the Indian team.

Gill agreed to the request, allowing Brar to join the squad for an optional practice session. “He (Gill) said, ‘Yes, you can come’. So, I managed to practice with the team.” Brar revealed that Gill himself did not attend that particular session but said he enjoyed training alongside the Indian players. “I practiced with the rest and really liked it. Also, it’s always great to meet your own people on foreign soil!”

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The England series was Gill’s first as India’s Test captain. He impressed with the bat, scoring 754 runs at an average above 75, including four centuries, as India secured a 2-2 draw in the five-match series.