Indian · Chandigarh, India · Born 12 December 1981Indian cricketer who played all formats from 2000-2019, famous for hitting six sixes in an over and winning 2011 World Cup Player of Tournament.
Yuvraj Singh was born on 12 December 1981 in Chandigarh, India. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in limited-overs cricket. He was Man of the Tournament at the 2011 Cricket World Cup, taking 15 wickets and scoring 362 runs including a century. He hit six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup. He fought and survived testicular cancer in 2012, returning to play for India. In the 2011 World Cup he also battled lung cancer symptoms while performing. He retired in 2019. His story transcends cricket.
He hit six sixes in an over against England's Stuart Broad during the 2007 T20 World Cup.
He hit six sixes in a single over off Stuart Broad at the 2007 T20 World Cup — one of cricket's most extraordinary batting feats.
Did You Know?How They Played
Yuvraj was an aggressive left-handed batsman known for his ability to clear boundaries with ease and accelerate scoring during middle overs. His bowling was handy rather than penetrative, offering left-arm orthodox spin that provided useful control in limited-overs cricket. He was also an exceptional fielder with a strong throwing arm and safe hands.
Lasting Impact
Yuvraj Singh transformed the role of all-rounders in Indian cricket and inspired a generation of players with his fearless approach to batting and his courage in overcoming personal adversity.
Career Honours
- Cricket World Cup 2011
- T20 World Cup 2007
- World Cup Player of Tournament 2011
| Club | Period | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings XI Punjab | 2008–2017 | 77 | 2063 | 38 |
| Yorkshire | 2003–2005 | 10 | 575 | 8 |
| Pune Warriors India | 2011–2013 | — | — | — |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2018–2018 | — | — | — |
| Mumbai Indians | 2019–2019 | — | — | — |
Indian Athletes