Yuvraj advised to use crutches

Yuvraj's condition will be assessed again after two weeks for determining further course of action.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced that the doctor examining Yuvraj Singh has advised the injured cricketer to use crutches.

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Dr Anant Joshi, who examined Yuvraj at the Lilavati hospital said, "There is a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament with some amount of bruising of the bone in the left knee. There is also swelling of the knees."

He has recommended Yuvraj some exercises and advised the use of crutches.

Yuvraj's condition will be assessed again after two weeks for determining further course of action.