Today marks Yuvraj Singh’s 43rd birthday. He’s one of India’s most beloved cricketers. Born on 12 December 1981, Yuvraj has left an indelible mark on Indian cricket with his exceptional allrounder skills and spirit to fight. Yuvraj Singh made his international debut in 2000 and quickly became a key player in the Indian team. Known for his powerful batting and useful left-arm spin bowling, he was a true all-rounder who could change the game at any moment. He reached his true potential in the 2011 World Cup where his career peaked as an all-rounder.
Yuvraj Singh in World Cup 2011
The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup was a defining moment in Yuvraj’s career. His performance was nothing short of spectacular.
- Batting: Yuvraj’s scores in the tournament were: 58, 50*, 51*, 12, 113, 57*, 0, and 21*. He scored a total of 362 runs, including one century and four half-centuries.
- Bowling: His bowling figures were equally impressive: 0/42, 0/46, 5/31, 2/43, 2/18, 2/44, 2/57, and 2/49. He took a total of 15 wickets, including a five-wicket haul against Ireland.
For his outstanding all-round performance, Yuvraj Singh was named the Player of the Tournament. He became only the second player to score 300+ runs and take 15 wickets in a single World Cup. The birthday boy was indeed special during India’s iconic win in 2011. His contributions with both bat and ball were crucial in India’s journey to lift the World Cup after 28 years.
Yuvraj Singh’s memorable moments
Throughout his career, Yuvraj gave cricket fans many unforgettable moments. His six sixes in an over against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup is still talked about. Another highlight was his crucial partnership with Mohammad Kaif in the NatWest Series final in 2002, which led to a historic win for India.
Battle with Cancer
What makes Yuvraj’s 2011 World Cup performance even more incredible is that he achieved all this while battling cancer. Soon after the World Cup, he was diagnosed with a rare germ cell cancer. His fight against cancer and subsequent comeback to cricket inspired millions around the world.
Today, as Yuvraj Singh celebrates his 43rd birthday, cricket fans remember not just the cricketer, but also the fighter. His journey teaches us about strength and the power of never giving up in the face of adversity.
Yuvraj Singh Stats
Here is a table summarizing Yuvraj Singh’s career statistics in batting, fielding, and bowling across different formats:
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 40 | 62 | 6 | 1900 | 169 | 33.92 | 57.97 | 3 | 11 | 260 | 22 |
| ODIs | 304 | 278 | 40 | 8701 | 150 | 36.55 | 87.67 | 14 | 52 | 908 | 155 |
| T20Is | 58 | 51 | 9 | 1177 | 77* | 28.02 | 136.38 | 0 | 8 | 77 | 74 |
| FC | 139 | 221 | 18 | 8965 | 260 | 44.16 | – | 26 | 36 | – | – |
| List A | 423 | 389 | 55 | 12663 | 172 | 37.91 | – | 19 | 78 | – | – |
| T20s | 231 | 216 | 27 | 4857 | 83 | 25.69 | 128.76 | 0 | 27 | 386 | 261 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBM | Ave | Econ | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 40 | 931 | 547 | 9 | 2/20 | 60.77 | 3.52 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 304 | 5048 | 4294 | 111 | 5/31 | 38.68 | 5.10 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 58 | 424 | 499 | 28 | 3/17 | 17.82 | 7.06 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 139 | 3408 | 1978 | 41 | – | 48.24 | 3.48 | – | 1 | 0 |
| List A | 423 | 7083 | 6010 | 166 | 5/31 | 36.20 | 5.09 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 231 | 1597 | 1989 | 80 | 4/29 | 24.86 | 7.47 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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