Name Hindi: युवराज सिंह / Gender Man
Yuvraj Singh: An Iconic Cricketer
Born on December 12, 1981 in Chandigarh, India, Yuvraj Singh is regarded as one of the greatest cricket players of all time. Known for his aggressive batting, exceptional fielding and cunning bowling skills, Singh was instrumental in winning several crucial games for India.
Early Life and Career
Groomed by his father, Yograj Singh, a former cricketer himself, Yuvraj soon showed signs of genius when it came to cricket. His talent quickly became evident during the Under-14 tournament held in Punjab where he mustered impressive scores at an early age.
- In 1995, merely aged 13, Singh made an imposing score of 89 runs against Haryana under-16s. This performance highlighted him as a junior-age cricketer with significant potential.
- Few years later in 1996 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup final against New Zealand, Yuvraj’s innings helped India clinch their maiden title.
Career Highlights
The major breakthrough in Yuvraj Singh’s career came during the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy where he scored unforgettable 84 off just 80 balls against Australia followed by three wickets thus leading India to semi-finals. From then on, Yuvraj established himself as a strong middle order batsman while his athletic fielding abilities brought added vitality into Indian cricket.
- In September 2007, during the inaugural T20I World Cup match between England and India, Yuvraj smashed Stuart Broad for six sixes in one over – achieving fastest half-century ever recorded in any formats of cricket.
- Another pivotal moment in Yuvraj’s career was the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. He scored 362 runs and took 15 wickets, instrumental in India’s winning campaign. In recognition of his stellar performance, Singh was awarded ‘Player of the Tournament’.
Battle with Cancer
Within months after playing a crucial role in India’s World Cup win, Singh was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer. Astonishingly within less than a year post-cancer treatment, Singh returned to international cricket showcasing true signs of a warrior.
Retirement
In June 2019, Yuvraj Singh announced retirement from all forms of cricket marking an end to an illustrious two-decade-long sporting journey.
Throughout his career, this remarkable southpaw left behind many unforgettable moments which will forever be imprinted upon the annals of Indian cricket.
