Yuvraj progresses well in fitness

Yuvraj Singh, one of Kings XI Punjab's most important players, is one step closer to getting fit. Yuvraj resumed competitive training this week and said on his Twitter page today, after batting "around 70 to 80 balls", that he felt good about his progress towards a return to action in the IPL.

"Wrist hurts a little bit but it will get better as I progress my training but feels good holding my bat after such a long time," he tweeted. "Wrist was a bit sore but will definitely get better during the next few days. Really felt good after hitting a few balls. Should play first or second game max!"

Punjab play their first game against Delhi Daredevils on March 13 in Mohali and will be desperate to have Yuvraj in the playing XI as soon as possible. One of the major concerns for Punjab ahead of the third season of the IPL is a long injury list, which includes Brett Lee, their most expensive player, the Australian opener Shaun Marsh, and Irfan Pathan.

Yuvraj tore a ligament in his left wrist in late January and missed the second Test against Bangladesh and the entire series against South Africa that ended two days ago. He had been to Australia recently for treatment.