Yuvraj Singh Biography
India witnessed the birth of golden boy Yuvraj Singh when, as a teenage sensation fresh off an Under-19 World Cup triumph, he scored a match-winning 84 on international debut to topple Australia in the ICC Knockout Trophy in 2000. Laying in limbo between 'raw talent' and 'finished article', the youngster successfully walked the tightrope and delivered when given his chance.
The southpaw's ability to stand and dictate proceedings was reminiscent of South African ace Lance Klusener. The combination of grit and flair stood out even in a team that oozed with batting finesse. His fielding proficiency, particularly while deployed at point, and his ability to roll his arm over effectively made his value shoot up exponentially.
His winning mentality became contagious very quickly. An early example of this was showcased when India were down 146-5 while chasing a mammoth 325 in the 2002 NatWest final. Along with Mohammad Kaif, Yuvraj crafted one of India's most famous ODI victories to cease a spree of nine consecutive finals defeats, flagging the changing tides for Indian cricket. He later played a key role in India's 2003 World Cup run and by 2006, he was already one of the world's finest in limited overs. He did get Test opportunities - often trading places with Sourav Ganguly, owing to both players' inconsistent displays - but failed to replicate his ODI efficacy. Following the 2007 World Cup disappointment, he championed young India’s restoration by leading the charge in the famous win at the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in the same year.
He reached the peak of his career in 2011 when he was adjudged the Man of the Series in the ICC Cricket World Cup and became the foremost contributor to the team’s tremendous success. He rubbished his retirement claims by performing amazingly well with the bat as well as the ball in almost all the matches leading India to a significant victory. He put an end to all the questions that were being raised by critics on his fitness by fielding exceptionally well, especially in the final.
It still remains a question mark whether "Yuvi" can do justice to his talent in the five-day version. Behavioural shortcomings were uncovered when his immense self-belief spilt over to egotism. His negligence to fitness didn't help either. This had led to his omission from the Test side in 2010. But it's no coincidence that Yuvraj's rise as a cricketer mirrors India's ascendancy in the shorter format of the game from mediocrity in the 90s to pre-eminence in the 2000s.
Fast Facts
Yuvraj Singh won a gold medal in skating in his childhood.
He has also lent his voice in a Hindi cartoon film titled Jumbo.
With over 7000 runs and 80+ wickets, Yuvraj is the 10th most successful ODI batting all-rounder.
Yuvraj is the first man to make 3 fifties in 20 deliveries or less in T20Is.
He jointly holds a record of hitting six sixes in an over in International cricket with Herschelle Gibbs
India witnessed the birth of golden boy Yuvraj Singh when, as a teenage sensation fresh off an Under-19 World Cup triumph, he scored a match-winning 84 on international debut to topple Australia in the ICC Knockout Trophy in 2000. Laying in limbo between 'raw talent' and 'finished article', the youngster successfully walked the tightrope and delivered when given his chance.
The southpaw's ability to stand and dictate proceedings was reminiscent of South African ace Lance Klusener. The combination of grit and flair stood out even in a team that oozed with batting finesse. His fielding proficiency, particularly while deployed at point, and his ability to roll his arm over effectively made his value shoot up exponentially.
His winning mentality became contagious very quickly. An early example of this was showcased when India were down 146-5 while chasing a mammoth 325 in the 2002 NatWest final. Along with Mohammad Kaif, Yuvraj crafted one of India's most famous ODI victories to cease a spree of nine consecutive finals defeats, flagging the changing tides for Indian cricket. He later played a key role in India's 2003 World Cup run and by 2006, he was already one of the world's finest in limited overs. He did get Test opportunities - often trading places with Sourav Ganguly, owing to both players' inconsistent displays - but failed to replicate his ODI efficacy. Following the 2007 World Cup disappointment, he championed young India’s restoration by leading the charge in the famous win at the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in the same year.
He reached the peak of his career in 2011 when he was adjudged the Man of the Series in the ICC Cricket World Cup and became the foremost contributor to the team’s tremendous success. He rubbished his retirement claims by performing amazingly well with the bat as well as the ball in almost all the matches leading India to a significant victory. He put an end to all the questions that were being raised by critics on his fitness by fielding exceptionally well, especially in the final.
It still remains a question mark whether "Yuvi" can do justice to his talent in the five-day version. Behavioural shortcomings were uncovered when his immense self-belief spilt over to egotism. His negligence to fitness didn't help either. This had led to his omission from the Test side in 2010. But it's no coincidence that Yuvraj's rise as a cricketer mirrors India's ascendancy in the shorter format of the game from mediocrity in the 90s to pre-eminence in the 2000s.
Fast Facts
Yuvraj Singh won a gold medal in skating in his childhood.
He has also lent his voice in a Hindi cartoon film titled Jumbo.
With over 7000 runs and 80+ wickets, Yuvraj is the 10th most successful ODI batting all-rounder.
Yuvraj is the first man to make 3 fifties in 20 deliveries or less in T20Is.
He jointly holds a record of hitting six sixes in an over in International cricket with Herschelle Gibbs
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