
Yuvraj Singh Early Life
Yuvraj Singh was born on December 12, 1981, in Chandigarh, India, to Yograj Singh and Shabnam Singh. His father is a former cricketer and a Punjabi film star. He completed his schooling at DAV Public School in Chandigarh. In his childhood, he was fond of tennis and roller-skating, and he even won the U-14 National Roller-skating Championship.
Yuvraj Singh Cricket Life
Yuvraj Singh started his cricket career playing domestic tournaments like the Under-19 World Cup Sri Lanka and Under-19 Cooch-Behar Trophy. He was selected for the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore, which propelled his career forward. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut for India in 2000 against Kenya in Nairobi during the ICC Champions Trophy. Yuvraj Singh is a left-handed batsman and bowls left-arm spin. He is known for his aggressive and flamboyant style of batting, which has helped him win matches on several occasions. He is also a talented fielder, ranking high in the list of proficient fielders achieving ODI run outs.
Yuvraj Singh International Career
Yuvraj Singh’s performance in the 2011 Cricket World Cup was crucial in India’s success in becoming champions. He played nine matches in the tournament, scored 362 runs, and took 15 wickets, earning him the “Man of the Series” award. Yuvraj’s career took a break when he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011. After undergoing chemotherapy in the United States, he returned to international cricket in 2012.
Some of his notable records are:
Fastest Fifty in Twenty20 Internationals in 12 balls
First player to score a 6 sixes in an over in a Twenty20 International
Highest number of Man of the Match awards in ICC World Twenty20 (5)
Second Indian to score a Test century on debut
Highest partnership for the sixth wicket in ODIs with MS Dhoni
Fastest ODI fifty for India
More about Yuvraj Singh
- Nickname: Yuvi
- Age: 41 years old (in 2023)
- Gender: Male
- Full Name: Yuvraj Singh Bhundel
- Profession: Cricketer (Batsman)
- Nationality: Indian
- Birthplace: Chandigarh, India
- Religion: Sikhism
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Hobbies: Travelling, reading, and watching films
- Favorite color: Black
About Education and Professional Life
- Education: Yuvraj Singh completed his schooling at DAV Public School in Chandigarh and qualified for 10th standard.
- Net worth: Yuvraj Singh’s net worth is $35 million.
- Known for: Yuvraj Singh is known for his aggressive and flamboyant style of batting, which has helped him win matches on several occasions.
About Characteristics
- Body Type: Athletic
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
- Weight: 78 kg (172 lbs)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: 10 (US)
About Family
- Father: Yograj Singh (Actor, Former Cricketer & Coach)
- Mother: Shabnam Singh
- Brother: Zoravar Singh (Actor)
- Sister: None
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Hazel Keech, Actress (2016-present)
- Past Relationships: Kim Sharma (Actress), Deepika Padukone (Actress, rumour), Riya