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YuvrajSingh

Cricketer and two-time World Cup winner

  • Born
  • BirthplaceChandigarh, India
Typographic poster for Yuvraj Singh
  • 6×6sixes in one over (2007)
  • 12balls for a T20I fifty
  • 362runs at the 2011 World Cup
  • 15wickets at the 2011 World Cup

Yuvraj Singh was a left-handed middle-order batter and left-arm spinner who played for India from 2000 to 2017. He is remembered for six sixes in one over at the 2007 World Twenty20 and an outstanding all-round 2011 World Cup — achieved while he was unwell with what was later diagnosed as cancer.

Growing up in Chandigarh

The son of former India cricketer Yograj Singh, Yuvraj was a national under-14 roller-skating champion before his father steered him to cricket. He studied at DAV Public School and DAV College in Chandigarh.

Six sixes and a World Cup

Against England at the 2007 World Twenty20 he hit Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over and reached 50 in 12 balls. At the 2011 World Cup he scored 362 runs at an average of 90.50 and took 15 wickets, becoming the first player to score a fifty and take five wickets in the same World Cup match.

Comeback

Diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his left lung in 2011, he underwent chemotherapy in the United States and returned to international cricket in September 2012. He retired from international cricket in June 2019.

Timeline

  1. 1981Born in Chandigarh on 12 December
  2. 2000ODI debut for India
  3. 2003Test debut
  4. 2007Six sixes in an over at the World Twenty20
  5. 2011Star of India’s World Cup win
  6. 2012Returns after cancer treatment; Arjuna Award
  7. 2014Padma Shri
  8. 2019Retires from international cricket

Honours

  • Arjuna Award (2012)
  • Padma Shri (2014)
  • FICCI Most Inspiring Sportsperson of the Year (2014)

Quick questions

Where was Yuvraj Singh born?

Yuvraj Singh was born in Chandigarh, India. Born in Chandigarh; studied at DAV Public School and earned a commerce degree from DAV College, Chandigarh.

When was Yuvraj Singh born?

Yuvraj Singh was born on 12 December 1981.

What is Yuvraj Singh known for?

Yuvraj Singh is known for Six sixes vs England, 2011 World Cup and Return after cancer.

What awards has Yuvraj Singh received?

Honours include Arjuna Award (2012); Padma Shri (2014); FICCI Most Inspiring Sportsperson of the Year (2014).

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