Yuvraj Singh turns 42, take a look at 5 of his most iconic moments in cricket
Celebrate with Yuvraj Singh on his 42nd birthday - see his extraordinary performances in the T20 & ODI World Cups!
Star Cricketer Yuvraj Singh celebrates his 42nd birthday today. Yuvraj Singh was a key player in MS Dhoni’s team, and played a vital role in winning the first T20 World Cup in 2007. He was also a standout performer in the victorious 2011 ODI World Cup, earning the Player of the Tournament title for his excellent batting and bowling. Today, on December 12, Yuvraj marks his 42nd birthday.
Throughout his career, Yuvraj Singh has treated fans to numerous extraordinary performances. Here are five of his absolute best:
138 off 78 balls at Rajkot in 2008
Yuvraj Singh, despite recovering from a stiff back, showcased pure power and timing against England. With six sixes and 16 fours, he single handedly led India to a massive total of 387, securing a comfortable victory.
57 off 65 balls, World Cup 2011
In a high pressure match against Australia during the 2011 World Cup, Yuvraj played a crucial role. Whilst battling cancer, he partnered with MS Dhoni, helping India post a competitive total. He also took two wickets in the match.
113 of 123 balls, World Cup 2011
Displaying his big-match temperament, Yuvraj Singh anchored the Indian batting against West Indies, guiding them to a challenging total of 268 runs. His patient innings and two wickets with the ball played a vital role.
150 of 127 balls against England in 2017
Yuvraj’s masterclass in batting included 21 boundaries and three sixes. Anchoring the Indian innings, he propelled the team to a commanding 381/6 against England in Cuttack. In the same match, he was also crowned as the Player of the Match.
107 off 93 balls against Pakistan in 2006
In a master class of power-hitting, Yuvraj chased down a challenging target of 287 runs against Pakistan. Smashing 14 fours, he led the Indian cricket team to a comfortable victory by eight wickets, earing both the Player of the Match and also the Player of the Series awards with 344 runs.
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