Mandeep Singh says age is not a barrier to fitness and skill in cricket, saying, “I had a score of 18.3 in the Yo-Yo Test.”

After more than ten years as the public face of Punjab cricket, Mandeep Singh shocked the Indian cricket community when he announced his move to Tripura for the 2024–25 season. Thanks to the association’s consistent support throughout the years, the Jalandhar-born artist announced his departure from Punjab on social media. It wasn’t until the next day that the underlying reasoning for his choice became apparent.

The cricket player dispelled age-based beliefs about fitness and talents in a player’s lifespan by sharing the revelation, which addressed the preconceptions of multiple stakeholders. Despite being older than thirty, the former captain of Punjab also emphasised his Yo-Yo Test results to demonstrate his physical prowess.

“People begin to believe that your career is ending when you turn thirty years old. I was also not picked for the Indian Premier League last year. I still feel like a lot of cricket. In order to get fit, I work hard. On last year’s Yo-Yo test, I received a score of 18.3. Mandeep said, as cited by, “It’s not like I’m just running my career deeper.

My application for all three formats has been rejected by Felt Punjab. Mandeep Singh

Additionally, the veteran from within the country mentioned that growth anxiety was the true cause for leaving Punjab. Mandeep was of the opinion that a large team such as Punjab would not consider him for any or all formats, particularly white-ball ones, given the abundance of young players in the lineup. The cricketer, however, was thrilled to seize the Tripua opportunity since he believed it would be the ideal squad for him to pursue personal objectives.

“I started having a suspicion that I wouldn’t be picked for Punjab in all three formats. The administration of the squad may like to provide opportunities for the many young people that are rising up. At present, though, I would like to play all three formats. The star batter said, “I chose to take an offer from Tripura when I received it.

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Mandeep’s dawn occurred, remarkably, when players like Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh were about to give up? Set an example for others to follow, Mandeep brought the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title from the previous season to his team’s trophy collection. However, because Mandeep wants separation from Punjab, their breakup is more akin to an open relationship on the part of the former.