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Yuvraj Singh Biography – Age, Family, Career Info, Records And Achievements

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Yuvraj Singh would definitely be the first superstar of Indian Cricket in the 21st century. The forgotten legend of Indian Cricket is still counted among the best left-handed batsmen that the world of cricket has ever encountered. Here’s the all in one biography of Yuvraj Singh with his born Age, Family, Career Stats, Records,

In his prime, Yuvraj could hit the ball coming at him as clean and far that anybody could imagine. He used to do it all with so much ease and flamboyance that bowlers always wanted to avoid bowling to ‘the six-king’ of India.

Starting his career in cricket from a young age, Yuvraj has performed at the highest level for the better part of his life. He was always the X-Factor in the Indian Squad, taking crucial wickets and scoring match-winning innings whenever needed the most. Known for his dedication, the man has even fought cancer and came back like a champion to serve the national cricket team.

Yuvraj Singh Biography :

Born to former cricketer Yograj Singh and Shabnam Singh, Yuvraj Singh started his career of sports with Roller Skating and Tennis. He was really good at skating which helped him to win the National U-14 Roller Skating Championship as a 10-year-old.

The active kid had early popularity also due to his acting skills. Yuvi has acted in 2 Punjabi films named Putt Sardara and Mehndi Sajna Di. He hailed from the DAV Public School in Chandigarh which was also the school of another great Indian Cricket legend Kapil Dev.

Yuvraj Singh Career

Yuvraj was sent to Mumbai by his father to train at the Elf-Vengsarkar Cricket Academy. His strenuous training and hard work paid off when he was selected in the U-19 Punjab State Team. An ambitious Yuvraj then worked harder and made it to the U-19 Indian cricket team.

Domestic Career

Yuvraj Singh’s first-class debut for Punjab against Orissa in the 1997-98 Ranji season. He was dismissed for a duck on his opening innings. In the U-19 Coach Behar Trophy final, Yuvi scored 358 against Punjab against Bihar. The whole Bihar team together scored 357.

In the 1999-00 Ranji Trophy season, Singh scored brilliant innings of 149 against Haryana.  His good performances saw him picked for India U19 against Sri Lanka in February 1999. In 2000, Yuvraj was selected to play in the India U19 team at the U19 ICC Cricket Cup, Sri Lanka.

Yuvraj scored 203 runs in 8 matches at an average of 33.83 and strike rate of 103.57. In the semi-final against Australia U19, Yuvi scored 58 as he powered India 284.  He followed it up with 27 of 40 balls as Boys in Blue beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to lift their maiden U19 World Cup.

With the ball, Yuvraj picked 12 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 11.50 and economy of 3.39. His best bowling performance in the tournament (4/15) came against Nepal U19 in the group stage. On the field, Yuvraj took 4 catches in 8 matches. His all-round performance ensured the wonder boy from Punjab won the Man of the Tournament.

With the dawn of a new era in the Indian Cricket under the captaincy of another legendary left-handed batsman, Sourabh Ganguly, youngsters like Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif got the opportunity to wear the blue colour and represent the senior team.

Yuvraj Singh made his ODI debut on 3rd October 2000 in the ICC KnockOut Trophy against Kenya. The first-timer did not produce any notable performances in the beginning.

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But the 19-year-old showed his intent to perform under pressure scoring 84 off 80 balls in the quarter-finals against Australia. The then world champions contained the likes of Brett Lee, Jason Gillespie, and Glen McGrath.

After mixed performances in the 2000-01 season, both domestic and international, Yuvi returned with strong outings in the NatWest Series. The series featured 3 teams- India, England and Sri Lanka.

Yuvraj’s all-round performance of 3/39 and 64* won the man of the match in the first match at Lords. In the next match against the Lankans, Yuvraj scored 31 runs and built a crucial partnership with Mohammed Kaif. The left-handed allrounder continued to show amazing performances including the final.

Yuvraj came to bat at 146/5 after 24 overs, with 325 runs to chase. Impossible right! Yuvi and Kaif built a steady partnership and went on to win the match with 3 balls to spare. Yuvraj scored 69 of 63 balls in a win regarded as the Men in Blue’s greatest ODI victories. He then went on to become one of India’s indisposable middle-order batsmen until 2011.

After his inspiring return from defeating cancer, Yuvi was not able to regain his position in the Indian team. After missing out the ODI format for 4 years between 2013 to 2017, Yuvi made a blockbuster return.

He scored 150 against England in the second game after returning. However, he played his last ODI months later in June against the West Indies, scoring 37.

ICC Cricket World Cup

Yuvraj Singh has played in three world cups for India – 2003, 2007, and 2011. In 2003, WC, Yuvi’s performances in India’s matches against England (42), Pakistan (50*), and Kenya (58*) helped India reach the finals. With the ball, he picked 5 wickets in the 5 matches he bowled. These are highs to be noted in the biography of Yuvraj Singh

In 2007, Yuvaraj hit his peak form. However, while he was able to help India win the T20 World Championships, he would have been disappointed that he was not able to do the same in the World Cup.

In the three matches, Yuvraj scored 136 runs with an average of 45.3. He scored 47 in the shock loss against Bangladesh in the first group game and followed it up with a brilliant 83 against Bermuda. However, Yuvi was unable to help much in the third game as India lost to Sri Lanka and were knocked out of the Carribean.

2011 ICC Cricket World Cup

Yuvraj Singh was on an absolute tear in the 2011 ICC World Cup. He won the man of the match award 4 times in the tournament. He was Mr. consistent whenever the team needed him to chip in some runs or break a partnership taking some crucial wickets. In nine matches, Yuvraj scored 362 runs and took 15 wickets with his slow left-arm spinners to emerge as the man with the golden arm for his country.

Test Career

Yuvraj Singh made his test debut for India in the 2003 New Zealand tour of India. In his first match at Mohali, Yuvi scored 20 and 5*. After a 5-month gap, Yuvraj was selected for the tour to Pakistan. He impressed with the scores of 59,112 and 47 as India went to win the series against their arch-rivals.

Incidentally, all of Yuvraj’s test centuries have come against Pakistan. 2 years after his first century, Yuvi went on to score 122 for a losing cause for the Men in Blue in Lahore. His third century, which is also his highest score in test matches came at Bengaluru in 2007. Yuvi scored 169 in 203 balls as India drew the match and won the series.

Just like many players, Yuvraj Singh made T20 international debut for India in the T20 WC in South Africa. Yuvraj was not impressive on his first two matches as he scored 1 and 5. He came back with a bashing performance against England with 58 off 16 balls. Yes, this was the meach in which he hit Stuart Broad for six sixes.

He followed it up with another man of the match performance against Australia, scoring 70 in 30 balls. Needless to remind how crucial his performances were as India went on to win the maiden T20 World Championships.

Yuvraj Singh started his Indian Premier League career at Kings XI Punjab. He was their captain in the first two seasons. In the 2010 IPL season, KXIP came second in the league stage of the tournament but lost their semi-final to the Chennai Super Kings.

Yuvraj Singh took his first T20 hattrick against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on 1 May 2009. 2 weeks later he picked his second hattrick against former franchise Decan Chargers by dismissing Herschelle Gibbs, Andrew Symonds and Venugopal Rao.

In 2011, Yuvraj was purchased by newcomers Pune Warriors and was appointed as their captain. He scored 343 runs at an average of 34.30, including two half-centuries as Pune finished 9th.

Yuvi made the headlines in the IPL 2014 auctions when he was purchased for Rs 14 crores by the RCB. He had his best IPL season as he scored 376 runs in 14 matches with an average of 34.18 and strike rate of 135.25.

The following season, Delhi Daredevils purchased for Rs 16 crores. After a below-par season with 248 runs with an average of 19.07 and 118.09 strike rate, Yuvi was purchased by the Sunrisers Hyderabad the next season for Rs 7 crores.

He had a successful IPL campaign with the SRH. Yuvi scored 38 runs from 23 balls in the finals and won the IPL title. The 2018 IPL season was the worst as he scored only 64 runs with an average of 12.80 for the KXIP.

Prior to the 2019 season, Mumbai Indians purchased him for ₹ 1 crore. However, Yuvraj did not contribute much in their title-winning season, leading the franchise to release him.

Defeating Cancer – Highlight in Biography of Yuvraj Singh

In the shining lights of Wankhede stadium in 2011, when the whole nation was feeling the joy of being Indian, the man of the match’s cancer surfaced. People thought Yuvi might not be seen at all but he rose like a phoenix from the ashes and then return proves the mettle this man possesses.

The experience of going through chemotherapy led him to start his new great initiative “YouWeCan” which helps cancer patients in their treatment.

To rise again to the international level, Yuvi started from the basics again. With his relentless hard work, he led the Punjab Team to begin the second innings of his career. And, then the lightning struck again when Yuvi scored 600 runs in just 5 Ranji matches. He continued the form in the IPLs followed and was the most expensive player in 2014 and 2015.

And, all hell broke loose, when he posted his career’s best total of 150 runs in 127 balls. Every shot he hits now strengthens the belief of cancer patients across the world that life can be normal after the illness. As normal as Yuvraj Singh hitting those nonchalant sixes. Cancer survivors couldn’t have asked for a better brand ambassador.

Yuvraj Singh Six Sixes

Yuvraj Singh helped India win the first-ever T-20 World Cup after a disappointing ICC World Cup exit. In the process, Yuvraj scored the fastest fifty ever. He did so by smashing 6 sixes in an over. His 12 ball half-century is a record still intact in the record books. Yuvraj Singh also scored 70 off 30 balls against Australia in the semi-finals to help India qualify for the Finals.

Yuvraj Singh Records

• Hit consecutive six 6s in an over in the T20 format.
• Man of the series in both ICC T20 and ODI World cups.
• Picked up 5 wickets and hit a half-century in a single world cup match.
• Yuvraj is the second Indian cricketer signed by English county Yorkshire after Sachin Tendulkar.
• First all-rounder to score 300 plus runs and to take 15 wickets in a single World Cup.
• First Indian player to cross 100 sixes in Twenty20 Cricket.

Yuvraj Singh Wife

Yuvraj Singh is married to Hazel Keech and is also known as Gurbasant Kaur. Hazel is a British−Mauritian film actress and model born on 28 February 1987 in Essex, England. She has made appearances in various Indian movies and TV shows.

She has appeared in Billa and Bodyguard, a Suzuki advertisement, and a reality television program Bigg Boss 7 in 2013. Yuvraj and Keech were engaged on 12 November 2015. They married a year later on 30 November 2016 in a traditional Sikh marriage ceremony at the Fatehgarh Sahib gurudwara near Chandigarh.

Awards & Achievement

• ICC named Yuvraj Singh the Man of the Tournament in the Cricket World Cup 2011.
• Yuvraj Singh received the Arjuna Award (India’s second-highest Sporting Award) in 2012.
• Yuvi received the Padma Shri Award in 2014.
• The FICCI recognized Yuvraj as the Most Inspiring Sportsperson of the Year Award (2014).
• In August 2018 Power Brands awarded Yuvraj Singh the Bharatiya Manavata Vikas Puraskar for being an impact player on the field and off it, for demonstrating humility in greatness, and for leading the charge in the battle against cancer, reinforcing the belief that together, YUWECAN!

Yuvraj Singh Net worth

Yuvraj Singh’s net worth is estimated to be at $35 million or ₹ 250 crores. The left-handed batsman’s majority salary comes from match fees from the BCCI and the IPL. The biography of Yuvraj Singh also has built with a lot of numbers.

Yuvraj was one of the best-paid cricketers in IPL. In the 12 seasons that he played in the league, Yuvi earned a total of ₹ 84.60 crores.

Apart from this, Yuvi has earned from various brand endorsements and sponsorships like Microsoft (2006), Codemasters’, Puma, Pepsi, Revital, Reebok, Birla Sun Life, Royal Mega Stag, Laureus & Benz, Whirlpool, Cadbury, and LG.

He also has written an autobiography. The biography of Yuvraj Singh is named as ‘The Test of my Life’, which talks about he battled cancer and made a comeback. The biography of Yuvraj Singh has seen all his ups and downs. Currently, Yuvraj is living in a luxurious flat along with his wife in Worli, Mumbai. The flat is worth ₹60 Crore.

Other than his home, Yuvraj has properties worth ₹45 Crore all across the country. He owns a lot of luxury cars like Audi Q5, BMW 3 Series, Bentley Continental etc. which are worth ₹8 Crore.

In 2016, Yuvraj Singh invested in his own fashion-brand called ‘YWC Clothing’. It has earned a lot of positive response in the Indian market and has been successfully making sales on online platforms like Myntra.

Unknown Facts

• Yuvraj was an ardent fan of tennis and roller skating.
• He was so good at his chosen craft, roller skating, and won the National U-14 Roller Skating Championship.
• Yuvraj featured in Punjabi movies as a child actor in Mehndi Sajda Di and Putt Sardara. His voice also features in the Bollywood animated film, Jumbo.
• Codemasters’ cricket video game Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 was released as “Yuvraj Singh International Cricket 2007” in India.
• Biography of Yuvraj Singh is titled: The Test of My Life: From Cricket to Cancer and Back.
• After defeating cancer, Yuvi started his NGO YouWeCan. YouWeCan has treated hundreds of cancer patients.

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• During his childhood, Yuvraj was very fond of roller-skating and tennis and even won the National U-14 Roller Skating Championship. However, his father threw his skating medal; as he wanted him to concentrate on Cricket.

Yograj Singh In A Punjabi Film

• In his childhood, he appeared as a child actor in two Punjabi films- Putt Sardara & Mehndi Sajna Di .

• After receiving his basic training in cricket in Punjab, he was sent to Mumbai for further training at the Elf-Vengsarkar Cricket Academy.
• In the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy final in December 1999, he scored a triple hundred (358 off 404 balls) against Bihar. Interestingly, MS Dhoni was a part of the Bihar team in this match.
• After his parents’ divorce, he decided to stay with his mother.
• He believes number 12 to be his lucky number.
• The first paycheck that Yuvraj had got after playing International Cricket was 21 lakh (INR), which he handed over to his mother to buy a house.
• In the 2007 ICC  T20 World Cup, he created history by hitting six 6’s against England in Stuart Broad’s over.
• After Sachin Tendulkar , he is the only Indian player to be signed by the English county team Yorkshire .
• After the 2011 World Cup, the shocking news came that he had lung cancer, he stayed strong and went through chemotherapy and came back fit and fine.
• He was the most expensive player in the IPL 2014 and 2015 auctions. (14 Crore & 16 Crore INR respectively).
• Yuvraj performed as a voice artist in the Bollywood animated film “ Jumbo “.
• He considers Sachin Tendulkar as his role model.

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• On 10 June 2019, he announced his retirement from international cricket. He played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs, and 58 T20Is for India. He put together 1900 runs in the longest format, and 8701 in the one-dayers.

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When all is well with Yuvraj Singh, he hits the ball as clean and long as it has ever been hit. When all is not well, he looks so awkward you forget he can hit the ball clean and long. All has been well with Yuvraj more often in limited-overs cricket, where he can be effortless and brutal at the same time, than in Tests, though his form and consistency has been on the decline since his comeback following a recovery from a rare form of germ cell cancer in 2012. When he started off, though, his athleticism on the field and his canny left-arm spin made him a key one-day player as Indian cricket went through a makeover at the turn of the century.

Yuvraj's father, Yograj, who played one Test for India, was what Mike Agassi was to Andre. So obsessed was he with Yuvraj's cricket that he took a skating gold medal off his young son's neck and threw it out of the car. "From now on, you are going to play cricket." And from then on he has played cricket. The major shift came when, at 15, he carried kitbags in crowded local trains, living away from his parents and a luxurious life in Punjab. At 18 he was shredding a strong Australian attack, in only his second ODI, in the Champions Trophy in 2000.

Soon Yuvraj would become India's middle-order lynchpin, forming fruitful partnerships first with Rahul Dravid and then with MS Dhoni. Both batsmen, superb ODI operators in their own right, credited their success to Yuvraj's ability to score at will. Testament to Yuvraj's importance is that when he was dropped from the ODI side in 2010, it was the first such occurrence since he cemented his place in the Indian team. His ODI career is full of highlight reels, with the biggest impact being his contribution to India's World Cup triumph in 2011 - 362 runs, 15 wickets, and four Man-of-the-Match awards, and the Player of the Tournament. That put to shade even his awesome achievement in the World T20 triumph in 2007, where he famously hit a Stuart Broad over for six sixes.

However, his limitations have manifested themselves in Tests, where he has struggled both against the seaming and swinging ball, and quality spin. Apart from three shining innings - a sparkling century on a Lahore greentop, another from 61 for 4 against Pakistan, and an unbeaten 85 in a successful chase of 387 in Chennai - his Test career doesn't have much to write home about.

The World Cup win in 2011 was the biggest moment of his cricket career, but soon after that came the biggest challenge of his life, when he was diagnosed cancer which required a two-and-a-half month treatment in the USA. He returned home after completing his chemotherapy in April 2012, fairly confident that he could resume his duties on the cricket field reasonably quickly and in August he was named in India's squad for the World T20 in Sri Lanka.

In January 2013, poor form and fitness led to his ouster from the team. But a visibly slimmer and fitter Yuvraj emerged from a training stint in France in October and hit an unbeaten 35-ball 77 in a T20I against Australia on his comeback. But lack of consistency meant he was out of the ODI mix after the tour of South Africa in December 2013.

Even as his form dipped, Yuvraj continued to be a hot pick at the IPL auction, picking up contracts worth over a million dollars in 2014 ($2.33 million or Rs 14 crore to RCB), 2015 ($2.67 million or Rs 16 crore to Delhi Daredevils) and 2016 ($1.04 million or Rs 7 crore to Sunrisers Hyderabad). The hype surrounding him didn't transcend onto the cricket field, however, and the low point was a laboured 21-ball 11 in the final of the 2014 World T20 which resulted in India losing momentum and eventually the title to Sri Lanka.

In January 2016, he made yet another international return, in Australia, for the T20 stretch leading into the World T20, where a twisted ankle curtailed his tournament. He hadn't had a great time at the World T20, his 52 runs coming at an average of 13.00 and a strike rate of exactly 100, and at 34, his international future seemed in doubt.

A splendid 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season - 672 runs at 84.00 - brought him back into contention, however, and the selectors recalled him to the ODI squad - for the first time since December 2013 - for the home series against England in early 2017. Sidharth Monga

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Yuvraj Singh Biography: Yovraj Singh is one of the most celebrated cricketers in India, who has won many accolades and trophies for his country. He is known for his aggressive batting style, his brilliant fielding skills, and his ability to bowl part-time left-arm spin. He has played in all formats of the game and has been a key member of the Indian team that won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. He is also a cancer survivor, who fought the disease with courage and determination and made a remarkable comeback to the sport. In this article, we will take a look at his life story, from his birth to his achievements and honours.

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Yuvraj Singh Biography

Yuvraj singh biography: birth and early life.

Yuvraj Singh was born on December 12, 1981, in Chandigarh, Punjab, to Yograj Singh and Shabnam Singh. His father was a former Indian cricketer, who played one Test and six ODIs for India as a fast bowler. His mother was a homemaker, who raised him and his younger brother Zoravar Singh. Yovraj was interested in sports from a young age and excelled in tennis and roller skating. He even won the National Under-14 Roller Skating Championship, but his father threw away his medal and asked him to focus on cricket.

Yovraj attended DAV Public School in Chandigarh, where he received his primary education. He also trained under his father, who coached him in the basics of cricket. He made his debut for Punjab Under-16s in the 1995-96 season when he was just 13 years old. He soon progressed to the Under-19 level and made his first-class debut for Punjab in the 1997-98 Ranji Trophy.

Yuvraj Singh Biography: Personal Life

Yuvraj Singh married Hazel Keech, a British-Mauritian model and actress, on November 30, 2016. The couple had a traditional Sikh wedding ceremony at Fatehgarh Sahib Gurudwara in Punjab, followed by a Hindu wedding ceremony in Goa. They also had a grand reception in Delhi, which was attended by many celebrities and dignitaries. The couple lives in Mumbai and does not have any children yet.

Yuvraj Singh is also involved in various social and charitable causes, such as raising awareness and funds for cancer research and treatment. He founded the YouWeCan Foundation in 2012, which aims to empower and support cancer patients and survivors. He also supports the UNICEF, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, and the Global Goals campaign.

Yuvraj Singh Biography: Cricket Career

Domestic career, early years.

Yuvraj Singh was born on December 12, 1981, in Chandigarh, to former cricketers Yograj Singh and Shabnam Singh. He was interested in sports from a young age and excelled in roller skating and tennis. He even won the National U-14 Roller Skating Championship as a 10-year-old. He also acted in two Punjabi films as a child star.

However, his father wanted him to pursue cricket and sent him to Mumbai to train at the Elf-Vengsarkar Cricket Academy. He also studied at the DAV Public School in Chandigarh, which was also the alma mater of another Indian cricket legend, Kapil Dev.

U-19 Career

Yuvraj Singh Biography, Yuvraj Singh made his first-class debut for Punjab against Orissa in the 1997-98 Ranji Trophy season but was dismissed for a duck in his first innings. He soon made amends by scoring a mammoth 358 runs against Bihar in the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy final, which was more than the entire Bihar team’s total. He also scored a brilliant 149 against Haryana in the 1999-00 Ranji Trophy season.

His impressive performances earned him a place in the India U-19 team, which toured Sri Lanka in February 1999. He scored 203 runs in eight matches at an average of 33.83 and a strike rate of 103.57. He was also selected for the U-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka in 2000, where he was the vice-captain of the team. He played a crucial role in India’s maiden U-19 World Cup triumph, scoring 58 runs in the semi-final against Australia, and 27 runs in the final against Sri Lanka.

Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy

Yuvraj Singh continued to shine in the domestic circuit, scoring heavily in the Ranji Trophy and the Duleep Trophy. He scored his first double century in first-class cricket, 209 against Jammu and Kashmir, in the 2002-03 Ranji Trophy season. He also scored 187 against South Zone in the 2004-05 Duleep Trophy final, which helped North Zone win the title.

Yuvraj Singh Biography, He was also the captain of Punjab in the 2005-06 Ranji Trophy season and led them to the semi-finals, where they lost to Uttar Pradesh. He scored 672 runs in seven matches at an average of 84, including three centuries and two fifties. He also captained North Zone in the 2007-08 Duleep Trophy and scored 130 runs in the final against Central Zone, which ended in a draw.

Yuvraj Singh made his ODI debut against Kenya on 3 October 2000. He did not get a chance to bat in that match, but he impressed with his fielding and bowling. He took a wicket and a catch in his first match. He got his first opportunity to bat in the next match against Australia, where he scored a brilliant 84 off 80 balls and helped India win the match. He was named the Man of the Match for his knock.

Yuvraj Singh Biography, Yuvraj Singh established himself as one of the most explosive and versatile batsmen in the middle order. He could play both the anchor and the finisher roles, depending on the situation. He was also a handy left-arm spinner and a brilliant fielder. He was part of the Indian team that reached the final of the 2003 World Cup, where he scored 69 runs and took a wicket against Australia. He also won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002, where he was the joint Man of the Series with Virender Sehwag .

Yuvraj Singh’s finest hour came in the 2011 World Cup, where he played a pivotal role in India’s triumph. He scored 362 runs and took 15 wickets in nine matches, becoming the first player to score 300 runs and take 15 wickets in a single World Cup. He scored four fifties and a century and also took two four-wicket hauls. He was the Man of the Match in four matches, including the quarter-final against Australia and the semi-final against Pakistan. He was also the Man of the Match in the final against Sri Lanka, where he scored 21 runs and took two wickets. He was awarded the Player of the Tournament award for his all-round performance.

Yuvraj Singh played his last ODI against West Indies on 30 June 2017. He scored 39 runs in that match. He announced his retirement from international cricket on 10 June 2019. He finished his ODI career with 8701 runs and 111 wickets in 304 matches. He scored 14 centuries and 52 half-centuries, with a highest score of 150. He also took one five-wicket haul, with a best of 5/31. He is the seventh-highest run-scorer and the ninth-highest wicket-taker for India in ODIs.

Test Career

Yuvraj Singh Biography, Yuvraj Singh made his Test debut against New Zealand on 16 October 2003. He scored 20 and 5 runs in his first match. He scored his first Test century against Pakistan on 13 March 2004, where he scored 112 runs in the first innings. He also took a wicket and a catch in that match. He was named the Man of the Match for his performance.

Yuvraj Singh never cemented his place in the Test team, as he faced stiff competition from other middle-order batsmen. He was often in and out of the team and also suffered from injuries and illness. He played his last Test against England on 9 December 2012. He scored 11 and 8 runs in that match. He announced his retirement from international cricket on 10 June 2019. He finished his Test career with 1900 runs and 9 wickets in 40 matches. He scored 3 centuries and 11 half-centuries, with a highest score of 169. He also took one four-wicket haul, with a best of 2/9. He is the 26th-highest run-scorer and the 67th-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests.

Yuvraj Singh Biography, Yuvraj Singh made his T20 debut against Scotland on 13 September 2007. He scored 35 runs off 18 balls and took a wicket in his first match. He played a key role in India’s victory in the inaugural World Twenty20 in 2007. He scored 148 runs and took 3 wickets in six matches. He also created history by hitting six sixes in an over against England, becoming the first player to do so in a T20 international. He also scored the fastest fifty in T20 internationals, reaching the milestone in 12 balls. He was named the Man of the Match for his record-breaking innings.

Yuvraj Singh continued to be a vital member of the Indian T20 team, with his ability to score quick runs and take crucial wickets. He was part of the Indian team that reached the final of the 2014 World Twenty20, where he scored 60 runs and took 4 wickets in six matches. He played his last T20 against England on 1 February 2017. He scored 27 runs in that match.

He announced his retirement from international cricket on 10 June 2019. He finished his T20 career with 1177 runs and 28 wickets in 58 matches. He scored 8 half-centuries, with a highest score of 77 not out. He also took one four-wicket haul, with a best of 3/17. He is the 11th-highest run-scorer and the 15th-highest wicket-taker for India in T20s.

Yuvraj Singh Biography, Yuvraj Singh was one of the most sought-after players in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the most popular T20 league in the world. He played for six different franchises in his IPL career, namely Punjab Kings, Pune Warriors India, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Mumbai Indians. He was the most expensive player in the IPL auctions twice, in 2014 and 2015 when he was bought for 14 crores and 16 crores respectively. He won the IPL title twice, in 2016 with Sunrisers Hyderabad and in 2019 with Mumbai Indians.

Yuvraj Singh played his first IPL match for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings on 19 April 2008. He scored 14 runs and took a wicket in that match. He scored his first IPL century against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 22 May 2009, where he scored 100 runs off 64 balls. He also took a wicket and a catch in that match. He was named the Man of the Match for his knock.

Yuvraj Singh played his last IPL match for Mumbai Indians against Delhi Capitals on 18 May 2019. He scored 1 run in that match. He did not play in the final, where Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by one run to win the title. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 10 June 2019. He finished his IPL career with 2750 runs and 36 wickets in 132 matches. He scored 13 half-centuries, with a highest score of 83. He also took one four-wicket haul, with a best of 4/29. He is the 30th-highest run-scorer and the 69th-highest wicket-taker in the IPL.

Yuvraj Singh Biography: Cancer and Comeback

Yuvraj Singh was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called mediastinal seminoma, a germ-cell tumour located between his two lungs, in February 2012. He had been suffering from breathing difficulties, nausea, vomiting and blood in his cough during the 2011 World Cup, but had ignored the symptoms. He underwent chemotherapy in the US and lost his hair and weight during the treatment. He also faced depression and anxiety but received support from his family, friends and fans. He completed his treatment in March 2012 and returned to India in April 2012. He was honoured with the Arjuna Award, India’s second highest sporting honour, by the President of India in August 2012.

Yuvraj Singh made his comeback to international cricket in September 2012, playing a T20 match against New Zealand. He scored 34 runs off 26 balls and took one wicket. He also played in the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka, where he scored 66 runs and took eight wickets, but India failed to reach the

Yuvraj Singh Biography: Awards and Honours

Yuvraj Singh has received many awards and honours for his contribution to Indian cricket and his fight against cancer. Some of them are:

• Padma Shri: India’s fourth highest civilian honour, awarded in 2014.
• Arjuna Award: India’s second-highest sporting honour, awarded in 2012.
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna: India’s highest sporting honour, awarded in 2017.
• ICC ODI Player of the Year: Awarded in 2011 for his performance in the 2011 World Cup.
• ICC World ODI XI: Selected in 2006, 2009 and 2011.
• ICC World T20 XI: Selected in 2007 and 2009.
• Wisden Cricketer of the Year: Awarded in 2012 for his performance in the 2011 World Cup.
• CNN-IBN Indian of the Year: Awarded in 2011 for his performance in the 2011 World Cup and his battle with cancer.
• FICCI Most Inspiring Sportsperson of the Year: Awarded in 2014 for his comeback to cricket after cancer treatment.
• Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year: Awarded in 2014 for his comeback to cricket after cancer treatment.

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Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from international cricket, IPL

Yuvraj was a three-time ICC trophy winner, also having played a vital role in 2007 when India lifted the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in South Africa, to kick start a brand new era under the leadership of MS Dhoni. He was also part of the team that shared the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka.

A decorated limited-overs player, and one of the world's most destructive batsmen in his prime, Yuvraj ends his career with 304 one-day internationals, in which he made 8701 runs – the seventh highest in India's one-day history – and 1177 runs in 58 Twenty20 Internationals. He also enjoyed a brief run in the Test arena, where his 1900 runs came at an average of 33.92 and included a career-best of 169, in what was co-incidentally India's last Test against Pakistan.

JUST IN: Yuvraj Singh, Player of the Tournament at #CWC11 , has announced his retirement from international cricket. pic.twitter.com/fqzEO1CnpH — ICC (@ICC) June 10, 2019

In an emotional press conference in Mumbai on Monday, 10 June, Yuvraj reflected on an international career that began in 2000, when he arrived during the ICC Champions Trophy as a brash, hard-hitting 18-year-old. "After 17 years of international cricket, I have decided to move on," he said.

"Cricket has given me everything that I have, and it is the reason I am here. This game taught me how to fight, how to fall, how to dust myself off, get up again and move forward. I have failed more times than I succeeded, but never gave up, and will never give up till my last breath. This is what the game has taught me. I gave my blood and sweat for the game, especially when it came to the country. Since my childhood, I always tried to fulfil my father’s dream of playing for India and winning the World Cup, and I can proudly say I achieved it."

That World Cup win, in 2011, was the defining moment in Yuvraj's career, and life, both because of what happened during and after the tournament. Yuvraj fought through fitness issues before the tournament to pick up four Player of the Match awards. He finished it with 362 runs at an average of 90.50, with a hundred and four fifties in eight innings, to go alongside 15 wickets, including a career-best 5/31 against Ireland.

Shortly after the tournament, however, Yuvraj was diagnosed with lung cancer, which set his career back irreversibly. A few short months after the World Cup, he played the Nottingham Test against England, during India's infamous 2011 tour, and made a promising return with 62 in the first innings, but suffered a blow to his left hand, which put him out of commission.

"Winning the 2011 World Cup, being the Man of the Series, getting four Man of the Match awards, is all I could dream," he said. "Then came the harsh reality - cancer. It was like I had touched the sky, and was falling down at the speed of light. I was at the peak of my career. In those moments, everyone stood by me - my fans, my friends, my family."

3️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ India caps 1️⃣7️⃣ international hundreds 6️⃣ sixes in an over 🏆 Player of the Tournament at #CWC11 Thank you, Yuvraj Singh! pic.twitter.com/cG5f4Y4r0B — ICC (@ICC) June 10, 2019

While the World Cup was inarguably the biggest highlight, several other moments stand out, especially from his limited-overs career. Most notable among them are the six sixes off Stuart Broad in the 2007 World T20, as well as the final of the 2002 series against England, where his 69 and stand of 111 with Mohammad Kaif, scripted a spectacular run chase for India.

From his Test career, his 169 against Pakistan in Bengaluru was noteworthy, as was the 85* in the emotionally-charged 2008 Test in Chennai, where India chased down 387 against England.

"I am extremely lucky to have played 400 games, wouldn’t have imagined doing this when I started playing," Yuvraj said. "Through the journey, the moments that stood out were the 2002 win, the Lahore Test hundred, the 2007 series win against England, and of course the six sixes, and the most memorable was the 2011 World Cup win."

Over the last few years, Yuvraj has made several comebacks, but none that has taken him to the heights of 2011 and before. His last, and perhaps most memorable return, came in January 2017 when he made a career-best 150 in the second ODI against England in Cuttack and shared another famous partnership, of 256, with Dhoni. During his last few months at the competitive level, Yuvraj was mainly involved in domestic cricket, which he played on and off.

Looking back on a rewarding career, Yuvraj took a moment to thank all those that have supported him through his journey, starting with his first captain, Sourav Ganguly.

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"Thanks to Sourav Ganguly, I started playing with my idol, Sachin Tendulkar," he said. "I thank the selectors and Ganguly for giving me an opportunity in 2000, Chandu Borde, TA Sekhar and others. The support staff, who kept me fit, especially Nitin Patel and Ashish Kaushik, national coaches, IPL coaches and staff, groundsmen and others.

"This [the team with Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh and others] is the batch that won the World Cup under the great captaincy of MS Dhoni, and the coaching of Gary Kirsten, who is the best international coach I have played with."

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Yuvraj Singh Biography

Yuvraj Singh, an Indian international cricketer and all-rounder, has made a significant impact in the world of cricket. With his left-handed batting skills and part-time left-arm orthodox spin bowling, he has been a valuable asset to the national team, as well as his domestic team Punjab and IPL team Kings XI Punjab. Yuvraj’s journey in cricket started at a young age, and he quickly rose through the ranks to secure a place in the national team. Despite occasional inconsistency, he has consistently proven his worth with match-winning performances. Yuvraj’s career faced a setback when he was diagnosed with cancer, but he fought against the illness and made a remarkable comeback. He even documented his inspiring journey in his autobiographical book, ‘The Test of My Life’. Alongside his cricketing achievements, Yuvraj also runs a charity called ‘YouWeCan’, which has provided treatment to numerous cancer patients.

Quick Facts

• Nick Name: Yuvi
• Age: 42 Years, 42 Year Old Males
• Spouse/Ex-: Hazel Keech
• Father: Yograj Singh
• Mother: Shabnam Singh
• Siblings: Zoravar Singh
• Height: 6’2″ (188 cm), 6’2″ Males
• Notable Alumni: Panjab University, Chandigarh
• City: Chandigarh, India
• Education: Panjab University, Chandigarh
• Awards: Arjuna Award, Padma Shri

Childhood & Early Life

Yuvraj Singh was born on December 12, 1981 in Chandigarh, India, into to Yograj Singh and Shabnam Singh. His father was a fast bowler and played international cricket for India. When his parents divorced, he decided to live with his mother.

He attended DAV Public School in Chandigarh and trained cricket with his father. He was also good at tennis and roller skating, but after he won the National Under-14 Roller Skating Championship, his father reportedly threw away the medal and told him to focus on cricket.

Yuvraj Singh, who debuted for Punjab Under-16s one month before his 14th birthday in 1995-95, was promoted to the U19 team the following season and made his first-class debut during the 1997–98 Ranji Trophy. He scored 358 runs against Bihar’s first innings score of 357 in the Cooch Behar Trophy Final in 1999, and in 2000, earned the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

Thanks to his all-round performance for the U-19 squad, he was called to the Indian squad for the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy and made his ODI debut against Kenya on October 3rd, 2000. He bagged the ‘Man of the Match’ award scoring 84 against Australia and scored 41 and took one wicket against South Africa, but was dropped following poor performance in the subsequent Tri Series.

On return, he scored 98-not-out in a match and took 8 wickets in the whole series against Sri Lanka in the 2001 Coca-Cola Cup. He against lost form and was dropped from Indian squad. He went back to domestic cricket and scored 209 in Duleep Trophy in March 2002. He was called to the national team when India was down by 1-2 against Zimbabwe in one-day series and played two match-winning knocks of 80-not-out and 75 in the final two matches.

Following another poor series against West Indies, he showed consistency in the 2002 NatWest Series against England and Sri Lanka, during which he performed both with the bat and the ball. The final against England was particularly important as he scored 69 to put up 121-run partnership with Mohammad Kaif to successfully chase down 326 in one of India’s greatest victories in ODI cricket.

In the following games leading up to 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, he scored a few brisk fifties to script wins for India and scored his maiden century against Bangladesh on April 11, 2003. He was signed by the Yorkshire County Cricket Club in May 2003 and became the second Indian cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar to play for the club.

He made his Test debut against New Zealand on October 16, 2003, but failed to put up good scores in the Test as well the following TVS Cup ODI tri-series. He regained form in the tri-series against Australia and Zimbabwe, scoring 314 runs, and following a disappointing ODI series against Pakistan, he scored his maiden century and half-century in the Test series.

Towards the end of 2004, his form steadily deteriorated in both ODI and Test, but emerged as the leading run-scorer for India in the 2005 Indian Oil Cup triangular series in mid-2005. He continued his good form in the following years, scoring six ODI hundreds and two Test centuries, apart from many fifty-plus knocks that recovered India from poor starts.

In September 2007, he was named the vice-captain of the Indian team for the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in South Africa, which he made memorable by hitting six sixes in one over of Stuart Broad. He was subsequently named the vice-captain of the ODI team as well, following which he had a good series against Pakistan, scoring four fifties in ODIs and his career best 169 in Test.

His biggest performance came at the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, where he scored 362 runs, which included one century and four fifties, and took 15 wickets to earn Player of the Tournament honor. However, he was soon diagnosed with a stage-1 cancerous tumor in the lung and had to go through months of treatment before he could return to the crease in September 2012 for ICC World Twenty20.

He became the highest wicket-taker in the World Twenty20 campaign, but failed to perform with the bat. He also failed to utilize his opportunities in Tests as well as limited-over matches, except for a few fifties, but was called back for 2014 World Twenty20, during which he successfully built several big partnerships.

He was not considered for 2015 Cricket World Cup, but returned to the T20Isquad for India’s Australia tour in January, 2016, thanks to his superb show in Vijay Hazare Trophy. With 672 runs in five games in the Ranji Trophy, he was selected for the ODI series against England in January 2017, and bagged the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his career-best 150 runs.

Yuvraj Singh started off IPL as an icon player leading Kings XI Punjab, and registered his first T20 hat-trick against Royal Challengers Bangalore in May 2009, followed by another against Deccan Chargers the same month. He played for several teams in the following seasons, but found success playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2016 season, which the team won.

Awards & Achievements

In a match against England during the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes off Stuart Broad and registered the fastest half century, which he made in 12 balls.

The government of India honored him with the Arjuna Award in 2012 and the Padma Shri Award in 2014.

Personal Life & Legacy

Yuvraj Singh got engaged to British−Mauritian model and actress Hazel Keech on November 12, 2015. They got married on November 30, 2016 in a lavish 10-day ceremony, following which she adopted the name Gurbasant Kaur.

After being bought for Rs.14 crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014, Yuvraj Singh received an open letter from the employees of Kingfisher Airlines urging him not to play for the team. Both brands are owned by Vijay Mallya who had not paid salaries to his employees for over 18 months.

He has lent his voice to the animated films ‘Jumbo’ and ‘Captain India’. He had previously appeared as a child actor in ‘Mehndi Sagna Di’ and ‘Putt Sardara’.

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Yuvraj Singh Biography: Birth, Career, Cricket Records and Key Achievements

Yuvraj singh biography: yuvraj singh is remembered for his performance in the 2011 cricket world cup. he has many records under his name and is the only player to score 6 sixes in the t-20 cricket world cup.  on october 17, 2021, he was arrested and then released on bail in connection with an alleged casteist remarks case. let us have a look at his life through this article. .

Yuvraj Singh was arrested and then released on bail on October 17, 2021, in connection with an alleged casteist remarks case. He earlier apologised for his unintentional remarks in an Instagram live video against cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and said that he was misunderstood. 

In his Instagram live video in June 2020 with cricketer Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh commented on cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal over his TikTok videos which triggered outrage over social media. Through this article, let us have a look at the life of the former cricketer. 

Full Name: Yuvraj Singh

Date of Birth : December 12, 1981, Chandigarh

Current age: 37 years 180 days

Playing role: Middle-order batsman

Batting style: Left-hand bat

About Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh is a Chandigarh boy who was born in 1981  and proved to be the backbone of the Indian cricket team. Yuvraj Singh was declared "Man of the Series" in the cricket world cup 2011.  Yuvraj Singh amassed 362 runs and took 15 wickets in the cricket World Cup 2011 .  Read this article to know more records of the Yuvraj Singh.

Yuvraj Singh Cricket Debut

Test debut: India v New Zealand at Mohali, Oct 16-20, 2003 scorecard

Last Test: India v England at Kolkata, Dec 5-9, 2012 scorecard

ODI debut: Kenya v India at Nairobi (Gym), Oct 3, 2000 scorecard

Last ODI: West Indies v India at North Sound, Jun 30, 2017 scorecard

T20I debut: India v Scotland at Durban, Sep 13, 2007 scorecard

Last T20I: India v England at Bengaluru, Feb 1, 2017 scorecard

Yuvraj Singh was conferred with the Arjuna Award (India's second-highest sporting award) in 2012. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour in 2014.

Batting Career records of Yuvraj Singh

Bowling career records of yuvraj singh, autobiography of yuvraj singh.

The book “The Test of My Life: From Cricket to Cancer and Back” is an autobiography of Yuvraj Singh. Released on 19th March 2013. The starting price of this book was a bit high Rs. 5000 but now it is available in 480 Indian rupees.

So this was the complete overview of the cricket records of the Yuvraj Singh. Yuvraj was a complete middle-order batsman who played a very crucial role in India’s victory in the cricket world cup 2011.

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Yuvraj Singh’s Cricket Debut, & Retirement

Yuvraj singh records, controversies.

• On 10 June 2019, Yuvraj Singh made controversial remarks about BCCI’s Yo-Yo Test during his retirement announcement.
• On 18 October 2021, Yuvraj Singh was briefly arrested for allegedly using a casteist slur against cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal in an Instagram live video.

Interesting Facts

• Yuvraj Singh was born on 12 December 1981 in Chandigarh India.
• Yuvraj’s father, Yograj Singh, is a former Indian fast bowler and a popular actor in Punjabi films.
• He was fond of roller skating and tennis in his childhood, winning the National U-14 Roller Skating Championship.
• Number 12 is considered Yuvraj’s lucky number.
• Yuvraj donated his first paycheck of 21 lakh (INR) to his mother to buy a house.
• Yuvraj Singh was Man of the Tournament in the 2011 World Cup.
• He was Man of the Match in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
• After the 2011 World Cup, he battled and overcame lung cancer through chemotherapy.
• Yuvraj founded “YouWeCan” for cancer patients in 2012.
• He released his autobiography “The Test of My Life: From Cricket to Cancer and Back” in 2013.
• Yuvraj considers Sachin Tendulkar as his role model.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

• Yuvraj Singh played in multiple Cricket World Cups, representing India. Notably, he played a crucial role in India’s victory in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
• Yuvraj Singh’s wife is Hazel Keech. They got married on 30th November 2016.
• Yuvraj Singh’s birthday is on 12th December.
• Yuvraj Singh’s date of birth is 12th December 1981.
• Yuvraj Singh’s father’s name is Yograj Singh. He is a former Indian cricketer.
• Yuvraj Singh’s mother’s name is Shabnam Singh.
• Yuvraj Singh achieved a unique feat in Twenty20 cricket by hitting six consecutive sixes, making him the first batsman to do so in this format and the fourth in all of senior cricket. This historic moment occurred during the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in 2007.

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Yuvraj Singh, born on December 12, 1981, in Chandigarh, India, is a former Indian cricketer and one of the most celebrated all-rounders in the history of Indian cricket. He is best known for his explosive batting, exceptional fielding skills, and useful le ft-arm spin bowling. Throughout his illustrious career, Yuvraj left an indelible mark on the cricketing world, becoming a hero in the hearts of millions of cricket fans.  

Personal Life

Yuvraj comes from a sporting family, with his father, Yograj Singh, being a former cricketer as well. Beyond the cricket field, Yuvraj has embraced various aspects of life with passion and enthusiasm. In his personal life, Yuvraj has been open about his relationships. He tied the knot with Bollywood actress Hazel Keech in November 2016. Their wedding was a grand celebration, attended by many cricketers, celebrities, and well-wishers from various walks of life.  

Early Life and Cricketing Beginnings

Yuvraj hails from a family with a strong cricketing background. His father, Yograj Singh, was a former cricketer and played for India. Yuvraj’s interest in cricket was evident from an early age, and he quickly made a name for himself in age-group cricket. His prodigious talent and performances in the junior levels earned him a spot in the Under-19 Indian cricket team.  

International Debut and Rise to Prominence

Yuvraj made his international debut in October 2000 during a One Day International (ODI) against Kenya. He showcased his talent and potential right from the beginning, earning praise for his aggressive stroke play and remarkable fielding abilities. However, it was during the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy that he truly announced his arrival on the international stage. His scintillating innings of 84 runs off just 80 balls against Australia in the quarter-final is still fondly remembered by cricket enthusiasts.  

2002 NatWest Series and ODI Success

One of Yuvraj’s most memorable performances came during the 2002 NatWest Series in England. In the final against England, India was struggling at 146/5 while chasing a challenging total of 325. Yuvraj, along with Mohammad Kaif, staged an incredible partnership, with Yuvraj scoring a blistering 69 runs off 63 balls. Their heroics guided India to a thrilling victory, etching Yuvraj’s name in Indian cricket folklore.  

2007 T20 World Cup and World Cup Heroics

Yuvraj’s crowning moment came during the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup held in South Africa in 2007. He played a pivotal role in India’s triumph, smashing six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad during the group stage match against England. His aggressive batting and crucial contributions with both bat and ball made him a vital cog in India’s victorious campaign. Yuvraj’s all-round display in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup was instrumental in India’s second World Cup triumph. He was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his consistent performances.  

  Personal Challenges and Triumph Over Adversity

Yuvraj faced a significant personal challenge in 2011 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. However, his fighting spirit and determination were exemplified when he successfully battled the disease and made a triumphant return to international cricket in 2012. His remarkable journey from overcoming cancer to regaining his spot in the national team earned him immense respect and admiration worldwide.  

Retirement and Legacy

After serving Indian cricket for more than a decade, Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket in June 2019. Throughout his career, he amassed numerous records, including being one of only four players to have scored a half-century and taken a 5-wicket haul in a single World Cup match. Yuvraj’s contributions to Indian cricket, especially in limited-overs formats, have left an enduring legacy that inspires young cricketers.  

  Off the field, Yuvraj Singh is actively involved in various charitable initiatives, including cancer awareness programs, through the YouWeCan Foundation. His commitment to social causes further solidifies his status as not just a cricketing icon but also a role model for many.  

Yuvraj Singh’s cricketing journey is a tale of talent, triumph, and resilience. From his early days in Chandigarh to becoming one of the most adored cricketers in India, Yuvraj’s impact on the sport is immeasurable. His aggressive and fearless style of play, coupled with his fighting spirit, endeared him to cricket fans worldwide. Yuvraj Singh will forever be remembered as a true champion, both on and off the cricket field, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations of aspiring cricketers.  

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An international cricketer from India named Yuvraj Singh is globally respected. Yuvraj Singh is well-known throughout the nation among cricket fans and those who do not follow the sport. He is a very skilled cricketer who excels at batting. Yuvraj uses his left hand to bat. While opposing England in the ICC World Cup 2007, he broke the record by smashing six sixes in a single over . Additionally, Yuvraj Singh established a World Cup record in the 2007 World Cup game by scoring 50 runs in only 12 balls . No one has surpassed Yuvraj Singh's record of 50 runs in 12 balls. Batman, Yuvraj Singh was an extremely quick run-scorer and also known as Sixer King. He is an extremely talented cricket player who set multiple records throughout his career. In 2012, President Shri Pranab Mukherjee of India gave Yuvraj Singh the Arjuna Award, India's second-highest sports honour.

He was born on 12 December 1981 in Chandigarh in a Jat family to ex-cricketer Yograj Singh. As a former cricketer for India, Yograj Singh yearned for his kid to follow in his father's footsteps and represent his nation by playing for the Indian cricket team. Cricket has always been a sport that Yuvraj Singh has enjoyed since his childhood. On October 3, 2000, Yuvraj Singh took the field for the Indian cricket team for the first time ever! After that, Yuvraj Singh didn't change course and continued to play brilliantly for the Indian cricket team.

Due to his performance throughout the 2011 World Cup, Yuvraj Singh was named Man of the Tournament. More than 250 ODIs and 40 Tests have already been played by Yuvraj Singh. In 2014, Yuvraj was also honoured with the "Padma Shri" award, which is India's fourth-highest award. In 2012 he was also honoured with Khel Ratna Award.

Kings XI Punjab, Pune Warriors India, Royal Challengers Bangalore, [Delhi Daredevils] in the Indian Premier League, and most recently, IPL winner Sunrisers Hyderabad are just a few of the teams he has played for. The most expensive player in the 2014 IPL auction, Yuvraj Singh, was purchased by Royal Challenger Bangalore for 14 crores . Yuvraj was purchased by Delhi Daredevils for 15 crores at the 2015 IPL auction. At the 2016 IPL auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad paid Rs 7 crore for Yuvraj. He was named FICCI's Most Amazing and inspiring Athletic of the Year in February 2014. On June 10, 2014, Yuvraj stated his withdrawal from all aspects of international cricket. His final game for India was against the West Indies in June 2017.

His appeal to return to domestic cricket and the IPL after playing in the Global T20 League in Canada and the T10 league was denied by the BCCI. In his heyday, Yuvraj could strike the ball further and cleaner than anyone could have imagined. Bowlers used to avoid bowling to "The Six-King" of India since he used to achieve everything with such ease and flamboyance.

Yuvraj began playing cricket at an early age and has spent the most of his life performing at the greatest level. When the Indian team needed it the most, he was the X-Factor, taking critical wickets and batting match-winning innings. The guy, who is renowned for his commitment, even battled cancer and triumphantly returned to serve the national cricket team.

Yuvraj Singh began his tennis and roller skating sporting career after being born to former cricket players Yograj Singh and Shabnam Singh. As a 10-year-old, he won the National U-14 Roller Skating Championship thanks to his skill on the ice.

Yograj Singh, a former cricketer for India, and Shabnam Singh welcomed Singh into the world as a member of their Punjabi Sikh family. After his parents' divorce, Yuvraj Singh moved in with his mother. Yograj Singh, the father of Yuvraj Singh, has also represented India in cricket. Yograj Singh has also appeared in a few Punjabi movies in addition to this. This is why Yuvraj Singh also made a cameo in the Punjabi films "Mehendi Sagan Di" and "Pat Sardar" as a young artist. Before entering the cricket world, Yuvraj Singh wasn't all that interested in cricket. Tennis and roller skating were two of Yuvraj's favourite childhood activities. Additionally, Yuvraj thrived in the National Under-14 Roller Skating Championships. However, he began playing cricket because of his father, Yograj. Yuvraj became a prominent figure in Indian cricket because of Yograj Singh's encouragement and guidance.

Yuvraj Singh finished early education at Chandigarh's DAV Public School. Following this, Yuvraj Singh graduated with a bachelor's in commerce from the Panjab University-affiliated DAV College in Chandigarh.

Married life

Yuvraj Singh and Bollywood actress Hazel Keech first connected during a friend's birthday celebration in 2011. According to Yuvraj Singh, he and Hazel Keech did not speak much for two years following the birthday celebration, according to an interview he gave on "The Kapil Sharma Show." However, over time, they both become close friendships. Yuvraj and Hazel Keech were engaged in 2015 and wed on November 30, 2016. In January 2022, the couple welcomed a boy into the world, Orion Keech Singh

Yuvraj Singh's cricket career began in the years 1995-1996. Yuvraj was only 11 years old at the time. Yuvraj used to compete for Punjab's Under 12 squad at this time. Following this, Yuvraj Singh rose to prominence in international cricket in 2000 when the Indian Under 19 cricket team won the World Cup Championship under the leadership of Mohammad Kaif. In the Under 19 Cricket World Cup, Yuvraj was named "Player of the Tournament" and chosen for the ICC Knockout Trophy .

1st ODI - Yuvraj Singh First International One Day Match

Following this, Yuvraj began playing for India in ODIs against Kenya in 2000, which marked the beginning of his international career (Yuvraj Singh First International One Day Match). Even though Team India did not succeed in winning this competition, Yuvraj Singh's effort was highly praised. Yuvraj Singh participated in 304 international one-day cricket games. With 14 hundred and 52 half-centuries, Yuvraj Singh amassed 8701 runs in ODI cricket. In addition to this, Yuvraj Singh has claimed a total of 111 wickets during his ODI career. In June 2017, Yuvraj Singh faced the West Indies in his final ODI game (Yuvraj Singh Last International One Day Match).

First Test Match - Yuvraj Singh First International Test Match

In 2003, Yuvraj Singh confronted opposition to New Zealand in his debut Test match. Yuvraj Singh has represented Team India in 40 Test matches in the game of cricket internationally. In these 40 Test matches, Yuvraj scored a total of 1900 runs, with 169 runs in an inning being his greatest total. In his Test career, Yuvraj Singh has three centuries and eleven half-centuries. In 40 Test matches, he also claimed 9 wickets for 547 runs. In December 2012, Yuvraj Singh played his final Test match against England.

First T20 Match - Yuvraj Singh First International T20 Match

On September 13, 2007, Yuvraj Singh played in his debut match for the international T20 team against Scotland. In his 58 matches played across his international T20 career, Yuvraj Singh scored 1177 runs. In his career playing T20 internationally, Yuvraj has hit 8 half-centuries. Let us inform you that Yuvraj Singh owns the T20 cricket record for the fastest 50-ball score. Yuvraj smacked six sixes in the span of six balls during this game against England. Twenty-eight wickets were also taken in Yuvraj's T20 career. In February 2017, Yuvraj Singh faced off against England in his final T20 game.

Yuvraj Singh in IPL

Throughout the first two IPL seasons, Yuvraj Singh assumed the captaincy of the Kings 11 Punjab squad. Business tycoon Ness Wadia and Bollywood star Preity Zinta made up this alliance. He was the most expensive player in the IPL at the time. He participated in a number of ODIs, all of which he helped the Indian side win. He is regarded as one of cricket's all-time great fielders. Yuvraj, who is well known for being a powerful ball striker, did not use his style in the IPL. He was looked upon with high hopes, yet he fell short of them. In light of this, Kumar Sangakkara was handed the team's captaincy for the next year. Pune Warriors, a brand-new franchise, entered the 2011 IPL. Yuvraj was incorporated into this group and chosen as the team's leader. Yuvraj scored 343 runs in 14 games during this. However, this squad did not participate in the IPL in 2012 owing to some controversies.

Later, Yubraj was acquired by the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in 2014 for 14.1 crores, but Kingfisher employees wrote to Yuvraj not to play for that team. Then, in 2015, Yuvraj was acquired by the Delhi Dared Devil's team present Delhi capitals Team in 16 crores. In 2016, Yuvraj was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 7 crore. Yuvraj performed very well on this team. He won 38 carries with 23 balls. Thus, his journey at IPL has never been so far. Yuvraj retired from International Cricket on June 10, 2019. Yuvraj performed very well on this team. He won 38 carries with 23 balls. Thus, his journey at IPL has never been so far.

Retirement from International Cricket - Yuvraj Singh Retirement from International Cricket

yuvi took superannuation from international cricket on 10 June 2019. He also saw many ups and downs in his international cricket career of almost 20 years. There was a time when Yuvraj Singh's father, Yograj Singh, had made many allegations against the then captain of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. But Yuvraj Singh never reacted to these allegations.

Cancer Journey

Yuvraj Singh was performing one after another while representing his nation at the World Cup. Nobody could have guessed from looking at him that he was fighting cancer. The news regarding Yuvraj's health surfaced a few days after India won the World Cup-2011 by defeating Sri Lanka, shocking both his supporters and the Indian squad.

The nation and the world's cricket fans prayed for their idol. Yuvi had to take a significant break from cricket since his battle with illness took a lot of time. Despite experiencing tumour discomfort while competing at the World Cup, Yuvraj kept this a secret. He then continued to demonstrate his abilities for India in each game. After taking a break from playing cricket, he returned after curing this fatal illness.

After becoming cancer-free, Yuvraj participated in the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy. Yuvraj played international cricket for the next five years following his recovery from cancer. He competed in the Champions Trophy competition in 2017 and the ICC T20 World Cup in 2014 during this time.

Controversies

He stirred much controversy on June 10, 2019, when he announced his retirement from international cricket by making comments about the BCCI Yo-Yo Test . He spoke. "I have a lot to say about the Yo-Yo Test, but because Team India is competing in the World Cup, I won't say anything now to stir up any controversy."

The player was temporarily detained in Haryana on October 18, 2021, following the filing of a complaint accusing him of using a casteist insult in an Instagram live video against fellow cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. He was later given bail and freed. According to reports, Yuvraj Singh made the accused comments in a social media live broadcast with his former colleague Rohit Sharma in June 2020.

Achievements

Yuvraj Singh is a brilliant player in the Indian cricket team and has accomplished many achievements in his life. Some of them are as follows-

• He scored six sixes in the first six balls of the 2007 ICC World Cup T-20 match .
• He made antiquity by the presence of the first all-rounder to win a World Cup with more than 300 runs and more than 15 wickets.
• In the 2011 ICC World Cup , he was named "Man of the Tournament."
• In 2012, the President of India, "Shri Pranab Mukherjee," presented him with the Arjuna Award, the second-highest Khel Ratna Award in India.
• Additionally, he received the "Padma Shri" award in 2014.
• As the most inspiring player of the year, he received the FICCI Award in February 2014 .

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Yuvraj Singh would definitely be the first superstar of Indian Cricket in the 21st century. The forgotten legend of Indian Cricket is still counted among the best left-handed batsmen that the world of cricket has ever encountered. In his prime time, Yuvraj could hit the ball coming at him as clean and far that anybody could imagine. He used to do it all with so much ease and flamboyance that bowlers always wanted to avoid bowling to ‘the six-king’ of India. In this blog, we will explore the life of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, his career, achievements, awards, wife, net worth and much more.

Starting his career in cricket from a young age, Yuvraj has performed at the highest level for the better part of his life. He was always the X-Factor in the Indian Squad, taking crucial wickets and scoring match-winning innings whenever needed the most. Known for his dedication, the man has even fought cancer and came back like a champion to serve the national cricket team.

Yuvraj Singh Bio

Yuvraj Singh Biography

Born to former cricketer Yograj Singh and Shabnam Singh, Yuvraj Singh started his career of sports with Roller Skating and Tennis . He was really good at skating which helped him to win the National U-14 Roller Skating Championship as a 10-year-old.

The active kid had early popularity also due to his acting skills. Yuvi has acted in 2 Punjabi films named Putt Sardara and Mehndi Sajna Di. He hailed from the DAV Public School in Chandigarh which was also the school of another great Indian Cricket legend .

Yuvraj Singh Career

Yuvraj was sent to Mumbai by his father to train at the Elf-Vengsarkar Cricket Academy. His strenuous training and hard work paid off when he was selected in the U-19 Punjab State Team. An ambitious Yuvraj then worked harder and made it to the U-19 Indian cricket team.

Domestic Career

Yuvraj Singh’s first-class debut for Punjab against Orissa in the 1997-98 Ranji season. He was dismissed for a duck on his opening innings. In the U-19 Coach Behar Trophy final, Yuvi scored 358 against Punjab against Bihar. The whole Bihar team together scored 357.

In the 1999-00 Ranji Trophy season, Singh scored brilliant innings of 149 against Haryana.  His good performances saw him picked for India U19 against Sri Lanka in February 1999. In 2000, Yuvraj was selected to play in the India U19 team at the U19 ICC Cricket Cup, Sri Lanka.

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Yuvraj scored 203 runs in 8 matches at an average of 33.83 and a strike rate of 103.57. In the semi-final against Australia U19, Yuvi scored 58 as he powered India 284. He followed it up with 27 of 40 balls as Boys in Blue beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to lift their maiden U19 World Cup.

With the ball, Yuvraj picked 12 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 11.50 and an economy of 3.39. His best bowling performance in the tournament (4/15) came against Nepal U19 in the group stage. On the field, Yuvraj took 4 catches in 8 matches. His all-around performance ensured the wonder boy from Punjab won the Man of the Tournament.

With the dawn of a new era in Indian Cricket under the captaincy of another legendary left-handed batsman, Sourav Ganguly , youngsters like Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif got the opportunity to wear the blue colour and represent the senior team.

Yuvraj Singh made his ODI debut on 3rd October 2000 in the ICC KnockOut Trophy against Kenya. The first-timer did not produce any notable performances in the beginning.

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But the 19-year-old showed his intent to perform under pressure scoring 84 off 80 balls in the quarter-finals against Australia. The then world champions contained the likes of Brett Lee, Jason Gillespie, and Glen McGrath.

After mixed performances in the 2000-01 season, both domestic and international, Yuvi returned with strong outings in the NatWest Series. The series featured 3 teams- India, England and Sri Lanka.

Yuvraj’s all-round performance of 3/39 and 64* won the man of the match in the first match at Lords. In the next match against the Lankans, Yuvraj scored 31 runs and built a crucial partnership with Mohammed Kaif. The left-handed allrounder continued to show amazing performances including the final.

Yuvraj came to bat at 146/5 after 24 overs, with 325 runs to chase. Impossible right! Yuvi and Kaif built a steady partnership and went on to win the match with 3 balls to spare. Yuvraj scored 69 of 63 balls in a win regarded as the Men in Blue’s greatest ODI victories. He then went on to become one of India’s indisposable middle-order batsmen until 2011.

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After his inspiring return from defeating cancer, Yuvi was not able to regain his position in the Indian team. After missing out the ODI format for 4 years between 2013 to 2017, Yuvi made a blockbuster return.

He scored 150 against England in the second game after returning. However, he played his last ODI months later in June against the West Indies, scoring 37.

ICC Cricket World Cup

Yuvraj Singh has played in three world cups for India – 2003, 2007 and 2011. In 2003, WC, Yuvi’s performances in India’s matches against England (42), Pakistan (50*), and Kenya (58*) helped India reach the finals. With the ball, he picked 5 wickets in the 5 matches he bowled.

In 2007, Yuvaraj hit his peak form. However, while he was able to help India win the T20 World Championships, he would have been disappointed that he was not able to do the same in the World Cup.

In the three matches, Yuvraj scored 136 runs with an average of 45.3. He scored 47 in the shock loss against Bangladesh in the first group game and followed it up with a brilliant 83 against Bermuda. However, Yuvi was unable to help much in the third game as India lost to Sri Lanka and were knocked out of the Carribean.

2011 ICC Cricket World Cup

Yuvraj Singh was on an absolute tear in the 2011 ICC World Cup. He won the man of the match award 4 times in the tournament. He was Mr. consistent whenever the team needed him to chip in some runs or break a partnership taking some crucial wickets. In nine matches, Yuvraj scored 362 runs and took 15 wickets with his slow left-arm spinners to emerge as the man with the golden arm for his country.

Test Career

Yuvraj Singh made his test debut for India in the 2003 New Zealand tour of India. In his first match at Mohali, Yuvi scored 20 and 5*. After a 5-month gap, Yuvraj was selected for the tour to Pakistan. He impressed with the scores of 59,112 and 47 as India went to win the series against their arch-rivals.

Incidentally, all of Yuvraj’s test centuries have come against Pakistan. 2 years after his first century, Yuvi went on to score 122 for a losing cause for the Men in Blue in Lahore. His third century, which is also his highest score in test matches came at Bengaluru in 2007. Yuvi scored 169 in 203 balls as India drew the match and won the series.

Just like many players, Yuvraj Singh made T20 international debut for India in the T20 WC in South Africa. Yuvraj was not impressive on his first two matches as he scored 1 and 5. He came back with a bashing performance against England with 58 off 16 balls. Yes, this was the meach in which he hit Stuart Broad for six sixes.

He followed it up with another man of the match performance against Australia, scoring 70 in 30 balls. Needless to remind how crucial his performances were as India went on to win the maiden T20 World Championships.

Yuvraj Singh started his Indian Premier League career at Punjab Kings . He was their captain in the first two seasons. In the 2010 IPL season, KXIP came second in the league stage of the tournament but lost their semi-final to the Chennai Super Kings .

Yuvraj Singh took his first T20 hattrick against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on 1 May 2009. 2 weeks later he picked his second hattrick against former franchise Decan Chargers by dismissing Herschelle Gibbs, Andrew Symonds, and Venugopal Rao.

In 2011, Yuvraj was purchased by newcomers Pune Warriors and was appointed as their captain. He scored 343 runs at an average of 34.30, including two half-centuries as Pune finished 9th.

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Yuvi made the headlines in the IPL 2014 auctions when he was purchased for Rs 14 crores by the RCB. He had his best IPL season as he scored 376 runs in 14 matches with an average of 34.18 and strike rate of 135.25.

The following season, Delhi Daredevils purchased for Rs 16 crores. After a below-par season with 248 runs with an average of 19.07 and 118.09 strike rate, Yuvi was purchased by the Sunrisers Hyderabad the next season for Rs 7 crores.

He had a successful IPL campaign with the SRH. Yuvi scored 38 runs from 23 balls in the finals and won the IPL title. The 2018 IPL season was the worst as he scored only 64 runs with an average of 12.80 for the KXIP.

Prior to the 2019 season, Mumbai Indians purchased him for ₹ 1 crore. However, Yuvraj did not contribute much in their title-winning season, leading the franchise to release him.

Defeating Cancer

In the shining lights of Wankhede stadium in 2011, when the whole nation was feeling the joy of being Indian, the man of the match’s cancer surfaced. People thought Yuvi might not be seen at all but he rose like a phoenix from the ashes and then return proves the mettle this man possesses.

The experience of going through chemotherapy led him to start his new great initiative “YouWeCan” which helps cancer patients in their treatment.

To rise again to the international level, Yuvi started from the basics again. With his relentless hard work, he led the Punjab Team to begin the second innings of his career. And, then the lightning struck again when Yuvi scored 600 runs in just 5 Ranji matches. He continued the form in the IPLs followed and was the most expensive player in 2014 and 2015.

And, all hell broke loose, when he posted his career’s best total of 150 runs in 127 balls. Every shot he hits now strengthens the belief of cancer patients across the world that life can be normal after the illness. As normal as Yuvraj Singh hitting those nonchalant sixes. Cancer survivors couldn’t have asked for a better brand ambassador.

Yuvraj Singh Six Sixes

Yuvraj Singh helped India win the first-ever T-20 World Cup after a disappointing ICC World Cup exit. In the process, Yuvraj scored the fastest fifty ever. He did so by smashing 6 sixes in an over. His 12 ball half-century is a record still intact in the record books. Yuvi also scored a 70 off 30 balls against Australia in the semi-finals to help India qualify for the Finals.

Records of Yuvraj Singh 

• Hit consecutive six 6s in an over in the T20 format.
• Man of the series in both ICC T20 and ODI World cups.
• Picked up 5 wickets and hit a half-century in a single world cup match.
• Yuvraj is the second Indian cricketer signed by English county Yorkshire after Sachin Tendulkar.
• First all-rounder to score 300 plus runs and to take 15 wickets in a single World Cup.
• First Indian player to cross 100 sixes in Twenty20 Cricket.

Yuvraj Singh Wife

Yuvraj Singh is married to Hazel Keech and is also known by Gurbasant Kaur. Hazel is a British−Mauritian film actress and model born on 28 February 1987 in Essex, England. She has made appearances in various Indian movies and TV shows.

She has appeared in Billa and Bodyguard, a Suzuki advertisement, and a reality television program Bigg Boss 7 in 2013. Yuvraj and Keech were engaged on 12 November 2015. They married a year later on 30 November 2016 in a traditional Sikh marriage ceremony at the Fatehgarh Sahib gurudwara near Chandigarh.

Awards & Achievement

• ICC named Yuvraj Singh the Man of the Tournament in the Cricket World Cup 2011.
• Yuvraj Singh received the Arjuna Award (India’s second-highest Sporting Award) in 2012.

• Yuvi received the Padma Shri Award in 2014.
• The FICCI recognized Yuvraj as the Most Inspiring Sportsperson of the Year Award (2014).
• In August 2018 Power Brands awarded Yuvraj Singh the Bharatiya Manavata Vikas Puraskar for being an impact player on the field and off it, for demonstrating humility in greatness, and for leading the charge in the battle against cancer, reinforcing the belief that together, YUWECAN!

Yuvraj Singh Net worth

Yuvraj Singh’s net worth is estimated to be at $35 million or ₹ 250 crores. The left-handed batsman’s majority salary comes from match fees from the BCCI and the IPL.

Yuvraj was one of the highest paid cricketers in IPL. In the 12 seasons that he played in the league, Yuvi earned a total of ₹ 84.60 crores.

Apart from this, Yuvi has earned various brand endorsements and sponsorships like Microsoft (2006), Codemasters’, Puma, Pepsi, Revital, Reebok, Birla Sun Life, Royal Mega Stag, Laureus & Benz, Whirlpool, Cadbury and LG.

He also has written an autobiography called ‘The Test of my Life’, which talks about he battled cancer and made a comeback. Currently, Yuvraj is living in a luxurious flat along with his wife in Worli, Mumbai. The flat is worth ₹60 Crore.

Other than his home, Yuvraj has properties worth ₹45 Crore all across the country. He owns a lot of luxury cars like Audi Q5, BMW 3 Series, Bentley Continental etc. which are worth ₹8 Crore. In 2016, Yuvraj Singh invested in his own fashion-brand called ‘ YWC Clothing ’. It has earned a lot of positive response in the Indian market and has been successfully making sales on online platforms like Myntra.

Unknown Facts

• Yuvraj was an ardent fan of tennis and roller skating.
• He was so good at his chosen craft, roller skating, and won the National U-14 Roller Skating Championship.
• Yuvraj featured in Punjabi movies as a child actor in Mehndi Sajda Di and Putt Sardara.
• His voice also features in the Bollywood animated film, Jumbo.
• Codemasters’ cricket video game Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 was released as “Yuvraj Singh International Cricket 2007” in India.
• Yuvraj’s autobiography is titled: The Test of My Life: From Cricket to Cancer and Back .

• After defeating cancer, Yuvi started his NGO YouWeCan. YouWeCan has treated hundreds of cancer patients.

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Yuvraj Singh played a crucial role in India’s victories in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. He also holds the record for hitting the fastest fifty in T20I history and being the first player to hit six sixes in an over in a T20I match.

Yuvraj Singh is known for his aggressive batting style, powerful hitting, and remarkable fielding abilities. He was often regarded as a match-winner for his ability to change the game’s course with his explosive batting.

Yuvraj Singh was a left-handed batsman known for his elegant stroke play. He had a natural flair for attacking shots and was particularly strong in playing the pull and cut shots.

Yuvraj Singh participated in the Indian Premier League. He represented various teams throughout his IPL career, with notable stints for Kings XI Punjab and the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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