When it comes to the astounding cricketers of Team India, no one can overlook the name Yuvraj Singh, also known as ‘Yuvi’ by his fans. Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian international cricketer who has represented his country in all three formats. The legend is still regarded as one of the greatest left-handed batsmen in cricket history. He was always regarded as the Indian squad’s X-Factor, pulling crucial wickets and acquiring match-winning innings when needed.
However, the legend was able to win seven ODI Player of the Series awards. Furthermore, he retains the record for the fastest T20 fifty, scoring it in 12 balls against the England National cricket team at the 2007 ICC World T20. In 2012 and 2014, he also garnered the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri Award. Besides that, the legendary player was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, but he overcame the disease and made a strong rebound to serve the Indian Cricket Team. He last played for India against the West Indies in 2017, and he declared his retirement on June 10, 2019.
Yuvraj Singh Biography:
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- Real Name: Yuvraj Singh Bhundel
- Other/Nickname: Yuvi
- Profession: Former Indian-International Cricketer
- Famous for: His dedication towards cricket
- Yuvraj Singh Batting Style: Left-handed
- Yuvraj Singh Bowling Style: Slow left-arm orthodox
- Other Hobbies: Travelling, Listening to Music and Watching Films
- Yuvraj Singh Net Worth: 255 Crores INR
- Yuvraj Singh Monthly Income: 1 Crore INR +
- Instagram Handle: @yuvisofficial
Yuvraj Singh Physical Features:
- Height (approx.): 6′ 1″ (185 cm)
- Weight (approx.): 80 kilograms
- Body Measurements (approx.): Chest- 41 inches, Waist- 34 inches, Biceps- 13 inches
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Yuvraj Singh Personal Life:
- Date of Birth: December 12, 1981
- Age: 40 years (as in 2021)
- Nationality: Indian
- Birthplace: Chandigarh, India
- Hometown: Chandigarh, India
- School: DAV Public School, Sector 8, Chandigarh
- College: DAV College, Punjab University, Chandigarh
- Highest Educational Qualification: Degree in Commerce
- Coach/Mentor: Sukhwinder Singh alias Bawa and Yograj Singh (his father)
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Yuvraj Singh’s Debut:
- Test– 16 October 2003 against New Zealand at Mohali
- ODI– 3 October 2000 against Kenya at Nairobi
- T20– 13 September 2007 against Scotland at Durban
Yuvraj Singh’s Achievements:
- At the 2007 ICC World T20, he hit six sixes in a single over.
- Yuvraj Singh is also said to grab the record for the fastest T20 fifty, scoring it in 12 balls against the England National cricket team at the 2007 ICC World T20.
- According to reports, he was named Man of the Tournament at the 2011 ICC World Cup.
- He is said to have won the Indian Premier League two times. The Sunrisers Hyderabad won a championship in 2016, and the Mumbai Indians won one in 2019.
- In 2012, the President of India bestowed upon him the Arjuna Award.
- In 2014, he received the Padma Shri Award.
- Furthermore, in 2014, he was named the FICCI Most Inspiring Sportsperson of the Year.
- After recuperating from cancer, he made his international debut in a T20 match against New Zealand in September, just before the World T20 in 2012.
- In ODI cricket, he won seven Player of the Series awards.
- Between 2007 and 2008, he served as the Indian ODI team’s vice-captain
Yuvraj Singh Family Details:
- Marital Status: Married
- Yuvraj Singh Wife/Spouse Name: Hazel Keech
- Yuvraj Singh Wife/Spouse’s Profession: Actress and Model
- Yuvraj Singh Parents Names: Father- Yograj Singh, Mother- Shabnam Singh, Step-mother– Neena Bundhel
- Yuvraj Singh Siblings: Brother- Zoravar Singh, Step-brother– Victor Yograj Singh, Step-sister– Amarjeet Kaur
- Yuvraj Singh Children: Son– Orion Keech Singh
- Religion: Sikhism
Lesser-Known Facts about Yuvraj Singh:
- When the Xbox 360 video game console was released in India in 2006, Microsoft reportedly signed Yuvraj Singh as a brand ambassador.
- Yuvraj is a brand ambassador for sports365.in, an online store that sells sports goods and training equipment. In addition, he is the brand ambassador for the sportswear company Puma and was named the brand ambassador for the Ulysse Nardin watch in 2013.
- His own charitable foundation, “YouWeCan,” has helped many cancer patients. In addition, in 2015, his organisation launched a nationwide cancer awareness campaign in collaboration with Jayakrishnan, the founder of Heyyo Media.
- The actor, on the other hand, has appeared in two short films as a child artist, “Mehndi Shagna Di” and “Putt Sardara.”
- Yuvraj Singh was born into a Punjabi Sikh family, and his dad, Yograj Singh, is a former Indian cricketer.
- He also won the National Under-14 Roller Skating Championship as a child. His father, however, gave away the medal, telling him to concentrate on cricket and forget about skating.
- The player has also represented a number of domestic teams, including Kings XI Punjab, Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Toronto Nationals, Maratha Arabians, and others
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