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Yuvraj Singh Birthday: Being one of the most dependable performers in the team, Yuvraj put up several match-winning knocks across multiple ICC events to guide the Men in Blue to several trophies.
Yuvraj Singh celebrates his 43rd birthday today on December 12, 2024.(Image: yuvisofficial/Instagram)
Retired India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, celebrates his 43rd birthday today on December 12. Born in the city of Chandigarh, Yuvraj hails from a Punjabi family deeply rooted in sports. The rich sporting background of his family helped shape the all-rounder’s competitive spirit while also laying the foundation for his illustrious cricketing career.
Known for hitting the ball clean and long, Yuvraj made a name for himself in the limited-overs format. Being one of the most dependable performers in the team, Yuvraj put up several match-winning knocks across multiple ICC events to guide the Men in Blue to several trophies. Today let’s take a look at the top five defining moments of his career.
Yuvraj Singh’s 5 Career Defining Moments
Stunning debut in 2000
Yuvraj Singh made his debut for India in the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy. In his first game against Australia in Indian colours, Yuvraj Singh made an instant impact. He scored 84 runs off 80 balls as India won the quarter-final fixture by 20 runs.
2002 Natwest Series final
India met England in the final of the 2002 Natwest Series at Lord’s. Chasing a score of 325 against the Englishmen, Yuvraj Singh smashed 69 runs in 63 balls. He hit nine boundaries and one six as India won by two wickets.
2007 T20I World Cup
Yuvraj Singh was a part of the Indian squad that won the inaugural 2007 T20I World Cup by beating Pakistan in the final. Yuvraj was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his contributions to India’s trophy-winning campaign. He also made headlines after smashing six sixes against Stuart Broad when India played England in the tournament.
2011 World Cup
Yuvraj Singh also showcased his match-winning potential during the 2011 ODI World Cup. The star all-rounder was named Player of the Tournament once again for his haul of 362 runs and 15 wickets. Six of those wickets came in the knockout phase.
Comeback after cancer
After his cancer diagnosis in 2011, Yuvraj Singh had to undergo chemotherapy which also affected his physical ability on the field. However, the all-round star had one power-packed punch left in him. He underwent a resurgence in 2017 where he scored his career-highest ODI score of 150 against England in Cuttack.
Yuvraj Singh’s Net Worth, Assets and Investments
- Yuvraj Singh is one of the richest Indian cricketers with a massive net worth of $35 million or Rs 296.34 crores.
- The retired cricketer also has several properties in Chandigarh, Mumbai, Goa, Gurgaon and Delhi. His Chandigarh mansion also has a ‘Hall of Fame’ wall that displays several pieces of cricket memorabilia from his professional career. His apartments in the Omkar 1973 tower in Worli offer stunning views of the Arabian Sea.
- Yuvraj Singh also owns a huge collection of luxury cars. He has a Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a Lamborghini Murcielago, three BMWs, an Audi Q5 and a Mini Cooper Countryman.
- As for his investments, Yuvraj Singh holds a stake in startup companies like EasyDiner, Wellversed, Healthians, EduKart, Chqbook, Black White Orange Brands and Sporty Beans. He also has endorsement deals with top brands like Pepsi, Reebok, Birla Sun Life and Royal Mega Stag.
- Location :
Chandigarh, India