India witnessed many allrounders in the past and only a few among them outclassed, to remain in the hearts of the fans forever. To add more, the likes of Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina are still missed in international cricket and the only cricketer to come closer to them at present would be Ravindra Jadeja.
Yuvraj, the left-handed batter, turned 41 on December 12, Monday and the internet poured in with wishes for the talented batter. One has to agree that the southpaw’s best innings for India would be the one against England in the 20-20 World Cup 2007 when he smashed six sixes against Stuart Broad in an over, eventually scoring the fastest fifty in the shortest format of the game.
Yuvraj Singh’s legacy in international cricket
The current generation looks at Yuvraj as an inspiration, for the batter has left a remarkable legacy in the international arena. Boasting over 1900 runs in the Test format, the southpaw was also one of the reliable batters in the longest format of the game. The Indian batter also flaunts over 1100 runs in the T20I format while having 8701 runs in the ODI format.
Over the course of his career, Yuvraj scored 17 international hundreds, out of which 3 came in Tests and 14 in the ODIs. Although one could argue that the batter failed to reach the three-figure landmark in the shortest format of the game, it is a known fact that Yuvraj was at his very best lower down the order and got minimal opportunities to reach the landmark.
The greatest moment in Yuvraj’s career came when he was adjourned the Player of the Tournament award for his stupendous run in the 2011 50-over World Cup hosted by India, which the team won after a wait of 28 years. It was at that time, the left-handed batter battled cancer, only to make a roaring comeback to international cricket the very next year.
The fans left no stone unturned to pour their heart out for the Men in Blue veteran on his birthday and Twitter, on the other hand, flooded with tributes and messages. As things stand, let us take a look at a few Twitter reactions on the occasion of Yuvraj’s birthday:
Happy birthday @YUVSTRONG12 - more life and blessings my friend 🙏🏿✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/yLVlYJWWnj
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) December 11, 2022
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Pajhi @YUVSTRONG12 🥳😍 Lots Of Love Always ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xxXqiOxYc6
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) December 12, 2022
Happy Birthday to the best white ball cricketer India has ever produced! @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/DosQuPOULy
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 12, 2022
Wishing my big brother @YUVSTRONG12 a very Happy Birthday 🥳 Cheers to all the fun memories that we share together on & off the field. May God bless you with tons of happiness and success.Lots of Love Yuvi Pa. Have a blessed day! 🤗 pic.twitter.com/RnkwCUlxjS
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) December 12, 2022
U19 WC winner & Player of the tournament
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) December 12, 2022
T20 WC winner
ODI WC winner & player of the tournament
1st to hit 6 sixes in an over in T20Is
Fastest 50 in T20I
2 times IPL winner
Last but not least, win battle against cancer
wishing @YUVSTRONG12 a happy birthday#HappybirthdayYuvi pic.twitter.com/FOTSXE3UVD
A fighter on and off the field, @Yuvstrong12, your journey is an inspiration for so many. Wishing you a very happy birthday and may you have a wonderful year ahead. pic.twitter.com/XlGExmWXF5
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) December 12, 2022
Happiest birthday to a batter who has given us moments to cherish for a lifetime.
— DK (@DineshKarthik) December 12, 2022
Have a superb one @YUVSTRONG12! pic.twitter.com/lVkCXnfQUk
Happiest birthday @YUVSTRONG12
— Vamsiiiii (@alonee_bitchh) December 12, 2022
Miss U Both 😙 pic.twitter.com/ACrqS7OIvM
Yuvraj Singh had a batting average of 90.50 and a bowling average of 22.65 in the 2011 World Cup.
— Ishika Pandey (@Ishika_Pandey45) December 12, 2022
Happy birthday champion @YUVSTRONG12
— Jaidev Lautre (@JdLautre54) December 12, 2022
A fighter cricketer who has learned a lot, an inspiring character, a man who used to stand between the defeats of India and India, a legend whom we will continue to miss.
— M.abulkhair02 (@MAbulkhair02) December 12, 2022
2007 wc winner🏆
2011 wc winner 🏆
Happy birthday to our real king @YUVSTRONG12#HappyBirthdayYuvi pic.twitter.com/htLpbzyqsb
You have played a vital role in so many victories for our country we salute your dedication and hard work @YUVSTRONG12 paaji Happy birthday to the backbone of the team.
— Nomadic Shivang (@ishivang21) December 12, 2022
#HappyBirthdayYuvrajSingh #YuvrajSingh #HBDYuvrajSingh #HBDSuperstar pic.twitter.com/1A7ic0nXWY
wish you many more happy returns of the day @YUVSTRONG12 .....miss you so much for your Play......
— Rajasekar (@Rajasek26535624) December 12, 2022
Happy Birthday yuvi pa
— Balram Kumar (@imbalramroy) December 12, 2022
Have a great year ahead
Lots of love and respect 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️@YUVSTRONG12