Yusuf will leave for South Africa tonight along with his other Rajasthan Royals' teammates for the second edition of the 37-day IPL, starting from the April 18.

Congratulating the Indian Test team on its historic victory in New Zealand, the all-rounder said, "It was a very good performance. As a team we are playing very well. We are enjoying each others success."

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The flamboyant batsman said playing the cash-rich T20 league on foreign pitches would be a good experience for the players. He said that IPL champions Rajasthan Royals' were gearing up for the defence of their title. "We have got together. The preparations are going well," Yusuf said.

Asked whether the absence of Sohail Tanvir, who won the purple cap for being the best bowler last year, will hurt the team, Yusuf said, "It is not about a single player, but an entire team of 11 players. We will try to play well."