Yuvraj Singh: The Sixer King Of India
Yuvraj Singh, born on 4 August 1980 in Delhi, India, is a former Indian cricketer. Yuvraj is considered one of the best all-rounders to have ever played for India. His career has spanned almost two decades since his international debut in 2000, and Yuvraj represented the Indian cricket team in both Tests and One Day Internationals (ODIs). He was also a part of India’s victorious 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup squad.
Yuvraj’s father, Yograj Singh, had been an exceptional field hockey player and won many medals during his time at the National level. Yuvraj’s grandmother and mother were also national-level hockey players, but his father insisted he plays cricket. Yuvraj’s elder brother Jatinder Singh was once considered the best hockey player in India, and the family was hoping for another sporting champion to carry on their name. After initially showing promise in hockey.
Yuvraj opted to play cricket with his father instead. He went on to be a star of the junior Indian team at various levels as a batsman and leg spinner and occasionally bowling medium pace and off-spin. His brothers Karn Sharma and Zoravar Singh also represented India at the international level in hockey and cricket, respectively, but neither reached the heights achieved by Yuvraj.
Why Is Yuvraj Sing So Famous?
Yuvraj Singh made a big impact on the big stage when he played a stellar inning of 90 runs in just 56 balls against Australia in the World Cup 2003, which India eventually lost. This feat of his was further magnified because it came immediately after the loss of his father and got him immense support from all quarters.
He followed this knock-up with 71 off 35 balls against Bangladesh with memorable innings. At his peak, he was also among the top run-scorers for India in T20 internationals. He is also well known for being an effective lower-order batsman who could provide quick runs at crucial junctures. He first represented India in an Under 19 ODI against Sri Lanka.
Origin Of Yuvraj Singh In Cricket
Yuvraj Singh is a name that is not common in Indian cricket history. The first time we found him in the media. He has the unique name of Yuvraj Chaudhary. He was born to Yograj Singh and Gurcharan Kaur, on 4 August 1980, in Delhi, India.
His younger brother Jatinder Singh was also an international hockey player for India. However, Yuvraj’s remarkable batting skills made him one of the best all-rounders on the Indian team; this made him known as “Mr. Dependable.”
When Did Yuvraj Begin His IPL Journey?
Yuvraj made his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 when Delhi Daredevils signed him. In the 2011 IPL auction, he was bought by Kings XI Punjab for the highest-paid player of the tournament at $1.85 million (USD). In 2015, Yuvraj, who had missed most of the cricket last year due to injury, agreed to join Sunrisers Hyderabad for a price which is about $1.76 million. He is also said to been a commentator in the upcoming IPL 2022.
Yuvraj Singh’s First Ipl Match
He played for Delhi Daredevils, contributing with a knock of 46 runs off 29 deliveries. In the 2008 edition, Rajasthan Royals bought Yuvraj Singh for 1.8 Crore ($400,000) and scored 255 runs in 17 matches at an average of 28.75. He also made his mark in the 2009 edition when he scored 362 runs in 16 matches at an average of 24.33, which earned him the Orange Cap as the top run-scorer of the tournament. He made his contribution in the 2011 edition as well.
Yuvraj Singh’s First Ipl Player Of The Month Award
He had his first award in IPL in 2007 when he won the Player of the month award. He was also awarded ‘Athlete of the Year’ by Indian Olympic Association. He was also among the top three players in 2008 to win the Player of the Season Award. In 2011, Yuvraj signed a one-year contract with CSK, and this year he signed for KXIP for just Rs 4 lakhs (USD 62,000).
Yuvraj Singh’s First IPL Winner’s Trophy
In 2008 he won his first title with Rajasthan Royals. He also won two titles in 2009, one with Delhi Daredevils and one with Royal Challengers Bangalore. In 2014, the Daredevils gave him the ticket for the final because of the performance he had put up in Rajasthan Royals and won another title. This year in Sunrisers Hyderabad, he will be playing for Rs 12 crores (USD 1 million). So far, he has won four titles in the ten years of IPL.