Yuvraj Singh was born on 12 December 1981 in Chandigarh, into a Sikh Punjabi Jat family. His father, Yograj Singh, was a former India fast bowler turned actor, and mother Shabnam Singh supported his early pursuits. As a child, Yuvraj shone at tennis and roller-skating—he even won the National Under-14 Roller Skating Championship—until his father insisted he focus entirely on cricket.
At age 15, Yuvraj enrolled at Dilip Vengsarkar’s academy in Mumbai to refine his batting and bowling, laying the groundwork for his future success.
Standing at about 6’1” (185 cm), Yuvraj combined athleticism with flair. He batted left-handed and bowled slow left-arm orthodox, while also being a skilled all-rounder in the field. Known for explosive batting—from towering cover drives to brutal slog sweeps—he brought intensity wherever he played . Off the field, Yuvraj has embraced a stylish lifestyle: he’s into luxury cars like BMW and Bentley, launched a fashion label (YWC Clothing), and lives in a plush Mumbai apartment. Despite the glam, he remains grounded, dedicating time to philanthropy, fitness, and family.
Yuvraj married British-Mauritian actress Hazel Keech (who took the Sikh name Gurbasant Kaur) on 30 November 2016, after their engagement in November 2015. The couple welcomed son Orion on 25 January 2022 and daughter Aura on 17/25 July 2023 (sources differ slightly).
He has one brother, Zoravar (an actor), and a stepfamily of mixed performers and athletes. Yuvraj and Hazel lead a private yet plush family life in Mumbai and are often seen at charity and fashion events.
Yuvraj debuted in domestic cricket for Punjab in the 1997–98 Ranji Trophy, famously scoring 358 in the U‑19 Cooch Behar Trophy final. His standout performance in the 2000 U‑19 World Cup in Sri Lanka earned him Player of the Tournament, thanks to his 68 off 62 in the semis and solid all-round work.
These achievements secured him a national contract, and he became a key player in the senior India side. He also had stints in county cricket for Yorkshire, becoming the second Indian after Tendulkar to feature for them.
Yuvraj debuted in ODIs on 3 October 2000 vs Kenya, earning attention in his next match vs Australia by scoring 84 off 80. He made his Test debut in October 2003 at Mohali and became renowned for middle-order batting and left-arm spin.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | Wkts | Ave | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 40 | 1,900 | ~30 | 3/12 | 28 | ~50 | 150* |
| ODI | 304 | 8,609 | 36.6 | 5/52 | 111 | 34.9 | 150 |
| T20I | 58 | 1,177 | 23.5 | 0/4 | 28 | 24.2 | 70 |
2002 NatWest Final vs England: 69 to complete the chase.
2007 T20 World Cup: scored fastest 50 (12 balls) and six sixes in one over off Stuart Broad.
2011 World Cup: Player of the Tournament with 362 runs and 15 wickets.
2004: scored a career-best 150 vs Australia at Cuttack.
2007–2008 and 2011: key middle-order anchor, helping India chase 17 successive ODI targets .
Yuvraj retired from international cricket on 10 June 2019.
Yuvraj featured in 12 IPL seasons (2008–2019), representing teams like Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Daredevils, RCB, SRH, and Mumbai Indians . In 132 matches, he scored 2,750 runs (avg 24.8), including 13 fifties and a top score of 83, alongside 36 wickets .
He became the most expensive IPL player twice: ₹14 crore (2014) and ₹16 crore (2015). Yuvraj won IPL trophies with SRH (2016) and MI (2019).
Yuvraj’s career was marred by injuries and health setbacks—ankle, knee, hamstring issues, and especially his 2011 cancer diagnosis (mediastinal seminoma). He underwent chemotherapy in the U.S. and returned to international cricket in September 2012, displaying remarkable courage.
Reddit users remember how he played through nausea, vomiting, and even blood during his 2007 innings versus Australia, underscoring his grit . He made comebacks via domestic and IPL cricket before retiring in 2019.
Post-retirement, Yuvraj shifted to mentoring young talent—he coached rising stars like Abhishek Sharma, earning public praise.
Beyond battling physical setbacks, Yuvraj’s resilience translated into philanthropy—he founded YouWeCan in 2012 to support cancer survivors. His foundation funds screening, treatment, awareness, and patient empowerment. He authored “The Test of My Life” in 2013, detailing his cricket and cancer journey.
Yuvraj continues to prioritize fitness and wellness. He leads training sessions for emerging T20 players, combining his expertise in batting and motivational coaching.
Transformed Indian middle-order batting in ODIs and T20s.
Heroic efforts in 2007 T20 WC and 2011 50-over WC.
First and only Indian with six sixes in one over Internationally.
Overcame cancer to return to elite cricket.
Continuing impact through YouWeCan and mentoring future stars.
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