Calcutta: For one fitness is a concern, while for the other form, yet Yuvraj Singh and Mohammed Kaif find themselves in the same boat — trying “hard” to make a comeback into the big league. After their team made the final of The Telegraph Twenty20 Cricket Tournament on Saturday at the CC&FC, presented by McDowell No.1, Yuvraj-Kaif spoke to the reporters at length.

The following are excerpts

On their comeback

YUVRAJ: I can’t give a date… I’ll take my call only when I feel that I’m physically and mentally fit. Thereafter, I’ll speak to (John) Gloster. However, I’m confident that I’ll make the World Cup team… But it’s too far… In fact, I’m trying to return much early.

KAIF: I’m working hard at the moment. I’ll be playing four Ranji one-dayers for UP; some runs under my belt will help I am trying to keep it simple and play my natural game.

On form and fitness

YUVRAJ: Obviously, it’s hard for me to hit around freely, when I’m playing after a three-month lay-off. Today, I was on the field for about 22 overs and felt pretty good.

KAIF: It was not my day in South Africa… Perhaps it was not my tour. Sometimes, it’s just one odd game or series when you don’t fare well. In South Africa, I was asked to bat at No.3… However, batting position is not a concern for me.

On Sachin Tendulkar as vice captain

YUVRAJ: Rahul and Sachin are the best persons to handle the job.

On Sourav Ganguly’s comeback

YUVRAJ: Great to see Sourav back. Everybody is happy with his return.

KAIF: His comeback is an example for us.