As Yuvraj Singh turns another year older, his former teammates and the cricket fraternity took to social media to wish the "Yuvi paji" a happy birthday. The BCCI highlighted his stellar stats and two World Cup victories while Raina and Sehwag praised the all-rounder's inspiring journey and destructive batting prowess. Here's wishing Yuvraj a year filled with good health, happiness, and success.
Yuvraj Singh Celebrates Birthday Amidst Social Media Outpour
Indian cricketing legend Yuvraj Singh recently marked another milestone in his illustrious career, as he turned a year older. The occasion sparked a flurry of heartfelt birthday wishes from his former teammates and the wider cricket fraternity.
Social Media Tributes
Former India captain BCCI took to social media to highlight Singh's remarkable statistics, including his 19000 international runs and two World Cup victories. Suresh Raina praised the all-rounder's inspiring journey and destructive batting prowess, while Virender Sehwag hailed him as a "true warrior."
Background
Yuvraj Singh is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. He made his international debut in 2000 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a key member of India's World Cup-winning squads in 2007 and 2011.
Known for his explosive batting style, Singh holds several records in international cricket, including the fastest fifty in a T20 International (12 balls) and the fastest century by an Indian in a World Cup match (83 balls).
FAQs
When is Yuvraj Singh's birthday? A: December 12
How old is Yuvraj Singh? A: 41
How many World Cups has Yuvraj Singh won? A: 2 (2007 and 2011)
What is Yuvraj Singh's highest individual score in ODI cricket? A: 150* against England in 2008
When did Yuvraj Singh retire from international cricket? A: June 2019
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