Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/12/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Chandigarh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Yuvraj Singh
07/05/2026
Yuvraj Singh was announced as the ambassador of Saudi Arabia's new franchise league, the Dunes League T20. The league is part of Saudi Arabia's push to launch its own franchise cricket competition.
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Bio/Wiki
| Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian international cricketer, known as a left-handed middle-order batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. | |
| He played One Day Internationals (ODIs) from 2000 to 2017, Tests from 2003 to 2012, and T20Is from 2007 to 2017. | |
| He retired from international cricket on 10/06/2019. | |
| Renowned for his explosive batting and effective left-arm spin bowling, Yuvraj is considered one of India's all-time limited-overs greats. |
Personal Life
| Successfully battled cancer and made a triumphant comeback to cricket, demonstrating remarkable resilience. |
Relationships & More
| Spouse: Kim Sharma (married on 25/03/2024) | |
| Spouse: Hazel Keech (married on 30/11/2016) | |
| Spouse | Hazel Keech (m. 30/11/2016) |
|---|---|
Family
| Father: Yograj Singh (former cricketer) | |
| Mother: Shabnam Singh |
Career
| Made ODI debut in 2000 and Test debut in October 2003. | |
| Key role in India's 2007 ICC World Twenty20 win, including hitting six sixes in one over against England. | |
| Player of the Tournament in 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup with 362 runs and 15 wickets. | |
| Won Arjuna Award in 2012 and Padma Shri in 2014. | |
| Played in Indian Premier League (IPL) for multiple teams, including being bought for record amounts by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 and Delhi Daredevils in 2015. | |
| Player of the Tournament in 2000 U-19 Cricket World Cup, scoring 203 runs and claiming 12 wickets in 8 matches. | |
| Hit six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 group match against England, becoming the first batter to achieve this feat in T20 international cricket. | |
| Scored the fastest fifty in T20 cricket in just 12 balls, a record that stood until 2023. | |
| Key role in India's 2007 ICC World Twenty20 win, with Player of the Match in the semifinal against Australia (70 off 30 balls). | |
| First all-rounder to score 300+ runs and take 15 wickets in a single World Cup. | |
| Captained the India Champions team in the World Championship of Legends, leading them to victory in the inaugural season. | |
| Named brand ambassador for Saudi Arabia's Dunes League T20 franchise tournament in May 2026. |
Style Quotient
| Batting Style | Left-handed middle-order batsman |
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| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First player to hit six sixes in an over in T20 international cricket. | |
| 2. Fastest fifty in T20 cricket (12 balls). | |
| 3. First all-rounder to score 300+ runs and take 15 wickets in a single World Cup. | |
| 4. Player of the Tournament in 2000 U-19 Cricket World Cup. | |
| 5. Holds the record for hitting the biggest six of 119 metres. | |
| 6. Played 170 One Day Internationals, scoring 8,051 runs with 13 centuries and 49 half-centuries. | |
| 7. Played 304 One Day Internationals, scoring 8,701 runs with 14 centuries and 52 half-centuries. |
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