The flamboyant southpaw struck form with two consecutive half-centuries in the last two IPL matches after being criticised for a prolonged lean patch.
He was chided following the Indian team's defeat to Sri Lanka in the final of the World Twenty20 in Dhaka as he could manage just 11 runs off 21 balls during the death overs of the Indian innings.
Last night he hammered nine sixes in his knock against Delhi Daredevils to set up RCB's win.
People should respect Yuvraj since he made immense contribution in country's win in the World Cups, Kohli said.
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"What a world class player Yuvraj has been for India. It is all about respecting him. He has won two World Cups for us single-handedly. I am really glad to see him stepping up at crucial times for RCB," he said.
Kohli was also pleased to see contribution from other RCB teammates in the business end of the tournament.