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| Yuvraj Singh | |
|---|---|
| Name | Yuvraj Singh |
| Country | India |
| Fullname | Yuvraj Singh |
| Birth date | 1981-12-12 |
| Birth place | Chandigarh, India |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Left-arm orthodox, slow left-arm |
| Role | All-rounder |
Yuvraj Singh Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian cricket all-rounder known for match-winning performances in One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals, notable contributions in the ICC Cricket World Cup and ICC World Twenty20, and a high-profile battle with cancer that drew global attention. He played for India national cricket team, domestic sides including Punjab cricket team and Leicestershire County Cricket Club, and IPL franchises such as Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad. His career intersected with figures like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, and Anil Kumble across tournaments including the Indian Premier League and the Commonwealth Games precursor tours.
Born in Chandigarh to Yuvraj Singh Sr. and Shabnam Singh, he grew up in a Punjabi family with early exposure to hockey through his father and to cricket via local clubs. He trained at academies associated with coaches such as Kirti Azad and Bishan Singh Bedi-era networks and represented Punjab cricket team at age-group levels, playing alongside contemporaries like Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, and Sourav Ganguly's generation in domestic competitions including the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy. He attended schools in Chandigarh and later moved through pathways linking state associations such as the Board of Control for Cricket in India and interaction with selectors involved in Asian Games and junior ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup scouting.
He debuted in senior domestic cricket for Punjab cricket team in competitions including the Ranji Trophy and the Deodhar Trophy, later playing county cricket for Leicestershire County Cricket Club alongside professionals like Paul Nixon and Matthew Hoggard. In the Indian Premier League, he featured for franchises such as Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Daredevils, sharing dressing rooms with Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Chris Gayle, Jacques Kallis, and AB de Villiers. His IPL tenure involved auctions overseen by the BCCI and broadcasted alongside tournaments like the Champions League Twenty20, contributing to franchise campaigns against teams including Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.
He made his international debut for India national cricket team in the early 2000s, playing Tests, ODIs, and T20Is under captains such as Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, and MS Dhoni, and coached by figures like John Wright, Gary Kirsten, and Greg Chappell. He delivered standout performances in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 Cricket World Cup, famously executing match-turning innings against opponents such as Pakistan national cricket team and Australia national cricket team. He formed batting partnerships with Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma and bowled crucial overs alongside spinners like Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin, contributing to series in England cricket team tours, South Africa national cricket team tours, and bilateral contests against Sri Lanka national cricket team and Zimbabwe national cricket team.
A left-handed batsman and occasional left-arm orthodox bowler, he combined power-hitting with ability to rotate strike, producing strokes comparable to contemporaries like Shane Watson and Kevin Pietersen. His six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad in a Twenty20 match evoked comparisons with feats by Herschelle Gibbs and Kieron Pollard; he held records in ICC tournaments including Man of the Match and Player of the Tournament awards. Domestic and international milestones include centuries and match-winning knocks against England cricket team, South Africa national cricket team, and New Zealand national cricket team and notable bowling scalps in ODIs. Statistically, he ranks among Indian all-rounders alongside Younis Khan-era peers and modern players such as Shikhar Dhawan and Hardik Pandya for strike rate and six-hitting metrics.
In 2011 he was diagnosed with a germ cell tumor and underwent treatment including chemotherapy under oncologists connected with institutions like Fortis Healthcare and medical collaborations comparable to cases involving sportspeople treated at facilities such as Tata Memorial Hospital. His recovery drew support from teammates including Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and public figures across Bollywood like Sourav Ganguly-era admirers and politicians who lauded his resilience. He returned to cricket with rehabilitation programs and fitness work under trainers and physiotherapists associated with teams like India national cricket team and franchise medical staffs, subsequently making a memorable return to competitive cricket.
Outside cricket he engaged with celebrities from Bollywood and sports personalities including Kapil Dev, Saina Nehwal, and participated in philanthropic efforts with organizations and campaigns akin to initiatives by Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble foundations. He married Harmanpreet Kaur-era contemporaries' social circles—note: personal relations involved family and private ceremonies—and has been involved in brand endorsements with companies similar to Puma, Nike, and media appearances on platforms tied to Star Sports and ESPNcricinfo. He has made television appearances, supported youth development in academies paralleling those run by Bishan Singh Bedi-affiliated coaches, and attended charity matches featuring veterans like Graham Gooch and Brian Lara.
His legacy includes being remembered alongside Indian greats such as Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, and Virender Sehwag for contributions to ICC tournament victories and inspirational comebacks. He received accolades including Player of the Tournament and national recognitions similar in prestige to awards granted by institutions like the Arjuna Award and endorsements reflecting his stature among contemporaries like VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly. His impact continues through youth coaching initiatives, philanthropic work, and frequent inclusion in debates about India's greatest all-rounders and clutch performers in matches against rivals such as Pakistan national cricket team and Australia national cricket team.
Category:Indian cricketers