The pall of gloom hovering over the South Mumbai sky yesterday got even duller as one entered the humble dwelling of India’s young hockey hero, Yuvraj Walmiki at Marine Drive.

He was kitting up, visibly against his will, for yet another solitary practice session at the nearby Mumbai Hockey Association-Mahindra Stadium. Having been constantly left out of the Indian team with no reason offered, Yuvraj has been training with a bunch of youngsters, but given his immense talent, it’s as good as training alone.