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Swashbuckling cricketer Yuvraj Singh announces retirement

India's hero during the 2011 World Cup, Yuvraj Singh, announced retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday after spending 25 years in and around the 22 yards and almost 17 years of international experience.The Chandigarh-born cricketer captured the imagination of world cricket with his gravity-defying fielding abilities and effortless power-hitting."Only if I could articulate what Cricket has done for me, to me! But let me tell you this, cricket has given me everything I have and it is the reason why I sit here today," said Yuvraj, whose on-field exploits defined India's last two World Cup triumphs.A career that spanned over 304 ODIs, 58 T20Is and 40 Tests, Yuvraj imprinted his place in the echelons of cricket as a player who could pretty much win matches for his side either through his electric fielding, deceiving bowling or fierce batting. Big events brought out the best in him - be it his international cricket entry at 2000 ICC Champions Trophy, the mind-numbing batting ...

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2019 | 12:07 PM IST

Vi Vi Vi Vi Vi Vi Viva la Yuvi!

In the Dentsu Celesta celebrity study of 2008, Yuvraj had the highest scores on research attributes like unique, innovative, prestigious, distinctive, stylish, cool, tough, fearless, sexy, and macho

Vi Vi Vi Vi Vi Vi Viva la Yuvi!
Updated On : 15 Jun 2019 | 1:01 AM IST

Can Yuvraj Singh remain relevant for brand endorsements post-retirement?

As Yuvraj retires from the game and brands swoop in around the fading aura of the superstar, is there a chance to reclaim his influence off the pitch?

Can Yuvraj Singh remain relevant for brand endorsements post-retirement?
Updated On : 12 Jun 2019 | 11:02 PM IST

A rock-star, a match winner: Shoaib Akhtar pays tribute to Yuvraj Singh

Akhtar also insisted that the 37-year-old will always be remembered for his impeccable performance in the 2011 World Cup and his 6 sixes which he hit in an over in the 2007 World T20

A rock-star, a match winner: Shoaib Akhtar pays tribute to Yuvraj Singh
Updated On : 11 Jun 2019 | 12:44 PM IST

The last of an era: It's curtains for Yuvraj Singh's illustrious career

In his international career of about 19 years, Singh delivered many match-winning performances, and some firsts that will forever remain etched in the annals of cricket

The last of an era: It's curtains for Yuvraj Singh's illustrious career
Updated On : 10 Jun 2019 | 7:25 PM IST

Yuvraj likely to get BCCI's approval to play in overseas T20 leagues

Yuvraj on Monday called time on his glorious international career and expressed a desire to play overseas leagues

Yuvraj likely to get BCCI's approval to play in overseas T20 leagues
Updated On : 10 Jun 2019 | 6:04 PM IST

Kohli to Stuart Broad, sporting fraternity fondly recalls Yuvraj highs

Skipper Virat Kohli led the sporting fraternity in applauding Yuvraj Singh after the flamboyant cricketer announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. Yuvraj, who last played for India in June 2017 in an ODI against West Indies, had been contemplating bringing down the curtains on a highly successful international career for some time. During his 17-year stint in international cricket, he won two World Cups the inaugural ICC World T20 in 2007 and then the ODI World Cup in 2011. Following is the compilation of tweets by current and former players. Virat Kohli: Congratulations on a wonderful career playing for the country paji. You gave us so many memories and victories and I wish you the best for life and everything ahead. Absolute champion Stuart Broad: Enjoy retirement legend Kevin Pietersen: Happy retirement, Pie Chucker. A quite remarkable career with plenty highs and some pretty brutal lows. You showed resilience, courage & pure brilliance throughout your ..

Kohli to Stuart Broad, sporting fraternity fondly recalls Yuvraj highs
Updated On : 10 Jun 2019 | 5:27 PM IST

Was promised a farewell game if I failed 'Yo Yo' Test but I passed: Yuvraj

The 37-year-old, who announced his retirement here after almost 17 years of international cricket, last played for India in June 2017

Was promised a farewell game if I failed 'Yo Yo' Test but I passed: Yuvraj
Updated On : 10 Jun 2019 | 5:24 PM IST

Not just international cricket, Yuvraj Singh also says goodbye to IPL

Bucking the international trend of continuing IPL stints after international retirements, Yuvraj said he was clear about ending his sojourn with glamorous event last year itself

Not just international cricket, Yuvraj Singh also says goodbye to IPL
Updated On : 10 Jun 2019 | 5:17 PM IST

Yuvraj Singh: A hero who made everyone fall in love with white ball cricket

The man from Chandigarh will be remembered for giving India two world titles, one while coughing blood and suffering from a rare germ cell cancer

Yuvraj Singh: A hero who made everyone fall in love with white ball cricket
Updated On : 10 Jun 2019 | 5:15 PM IST

The man who beat cancer: The many highs of Yuvraj Singh's career

At the inaugural World Twenty20, Yuvraj entered the record books, smashing Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over

The man who beat cancer: The many highs of Yuvraj Singh's career
Updated On : 10 Jun 2019 | 5:13 PM IST

2011 CWC hero Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from International cricket

One of India's greatest limited overs cricketers, Yuvraj has been seriously contemplating retirement from international cricket and pursue a freelance career in ICC approved foreign Twenty20 leagues.

2011 CWC hero Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from International cricket
Updated On : 10 Jun 2019 | 2:08 PM IST

Looking forward to good IPL, will take call on career after 2019: Yuvraj

'Upcoming IPL holds great significance for him as a good performance in the T20 event will help him keep in the fray for a spot in the 2019 World Cup,' Yuvraj Singh

Looking forward to good IPL, will take call on career after 2019: Yuvraj
Updated On : 28 Feb 2018 | 5:44 PM IST

I do fail, admits Yuvraj but won't give up at least till 2019

"To be a successful man, to be a successful person in your life, you need failure and you've got to be defeated." Yuvraj Singh

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2017 | 9:40 PM IST

Yuvraj in domestic violence case? Lawyer says no charges against cricketer

Yuvraj's younger brother Zorawar had married Gurgaon girl Akanksha Sharma in 2014

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Updated On : 19 Oct 2017 | 12:08 PM IST

All good things come to an end, says Yuvraj Singh after expulsion from ODI

So, is time up for Yuvraj Singh? Perhaps, it is if one reads between the lines of what experts feel

All good things come to an end, says Yuvraj Singh after expulsion from ODI
Updated On : 14 Aug 2017 | 3:52 PM IST

Yuvraj Singh dropped, Dhoni retains spot for ODI series against Sri Lanka

Manish Pandey, K L Rahul return to the squad for series

Yuvraj Singh dropped, Dhoni retains spot for ODI series against Sri Lanka
Updated On : 13 Aug 2017 | 9:12 PM IST

Yuvraj Singh@300: Decoding one of India's greatest ever ODI players

He's the 5th Indian cricketer after Azharuddin, Tendulkar, Ganguly, Dravid to achieve this milestone

Yuvraj Singh@300: Decoding one of India's greatest ever ODI players
Updated On : 13 Jun 2017 | 3:52 PM IST

Yuvraj Singh keen to contribute to India's Champions Trophy title defence

The southpaw is in the CT squad after a gap of 11 years, hopes for 'meaningful contribution'

Yuvraj Singh keen to contribute to India's Champions Trophy title defence
Updated On : 10 May 2017 | 8:06 PM IST

Probably one of my best innings, says Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj said that he had told batting coach Sanjay Bangar that he will go for big shots

Probably one of my best innings, says Yuvraj Singh
Updated On : 19 Jan 2017 | 9:00 PM IST