Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian international cricketer known for his left-handed batting, slow left-arm orthodox bowling, and standout performances in limited-overs cricket.
Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian international cricketer known for his left-handed batting, slow left-arm orthodox bowling, and standout performances in limited-overs cricket. He was a key figure in India’s 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup victories, and was named Player of the Tournament at the 2011 World Cup.
Early life and domestic cricket
Yuvraj Singh was born in Chandigarh and is the son of former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh. He rose through India’s junior cricket system and was part of India’s 2000 Under-19 World Cup-winning team.
International career
Singh made his international debut in 2000 and became one of India’s leading limited-overs players. He played in all three formats and was especially influential in high-pressure ICC tournaments.
2011 World Cup and major achievements
His most celebrated performance came in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, where he was named Player of the Tournament. He also played a major role in India’s 2007 ICC World Twenty20 triumph.
Awards and retirement
Singh received major Indian civilian and sports honours during his career, including the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri. He retired from international cricket in 2019 after a long career marked by major tournament success and comeback from illness.
Key facts
- Played 40 Tests, 304 One Day Internationals, and 58 Twenty20 Internationals for India.
- Scored 11,778 international runs and took 148 wickets across all formats.
- Was named Player of the Tournament at the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
- Helped India win the 2007 ICC World Twenty20.
- Won the Arjuna Award in 2012 and the Padma Shri in 2014.
Yuvraj Singh has been a notable figure for Canadian cricket audiences through international ICC tournaments and South Asian diaspora interest in cricket across Canada.
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References
- Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Yuvraj-SinghSupports: Birth date and place, career overview, key tournament achievements, awards, and international statistics.
- BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/48582537Supports: Retirement from international cricket and role in the 2007 and 2011 ICC title wins.
- The Hindu — https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/yuvraj-singh-career-timeline/article27765257.eceSupports: Early cricketing career and Under-19 World Cup involvement.
- Wisden — https://www.wisden.com/players/yuvraj-singh-3314Supports: Player profile details including batting style, bowling style, and awards.
- India Today — https://www.indiatoday.in/live-score/cricket/yuvraj-singh-profile-3314Supports: Match and format statistics, domestic teams, and career batting figures.