The former India all-rounder – he last played an international in June 2017 – has hit the ground running in IPL 2019, scoring a typically eye-catching half-century on Sunday, March 24, for Mumbai Indians against Delhi Capitals.

On the face of it, these knocks don’t mean much compared to his achievements in his past – he was Player of the Tournament as India won the 2011 World Cup – but for Singh, there’s still plenty of pleasure.

Age doesn’t make it easy for players, though, and Singh revealed he is seeking counsel from India legend Sachin Tendulkar, who played the IPL till he was 40.

“I have been speaking to Sachin [Tendulkar] as well and he has gone through that time when he was 37-38-39 [and how he felt],” said Singh.

“Talking to him makes things easier for me. And I am just playing because I enjoy playing cricket pretty much.”