Veteran Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh did the inevitable by announcing his retirement from the international cricket. Yuvi, as he is popularly known as, has achieved many feats in his 25-year illustrious career. He played a pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup Triumph in 2007 followed by the country’s first ICC World Cup win in over 28 years in 2011. In fact, he was the Man of the Tournament in the latter. The Punjab cricketer’s career was marred by a serious form of cancer. Although he did make a fighting return to the international cricket a few years later, Singh couldn’t generate the kind of form that once terrorized the bowlers.
Although the announcement was expected for quite a while (Yuvraj last played for India in 2017), it nonetheless left everyone emotional. Here is how Twitterati paid tribute to one of India’s best all-rounders of all time – Yuvraj Singh:
Thanx Yuvi for 2002 natwest , those catches against South Africa , 2007 wc , 2011 wc and for all the sixes . You genuinely made us happy and proud .
I remember breaking the TV room windows at my hostel when you hit six 6's.
There will never be another yuvraj#Yuvrajsinghretires— vman (@Varunatorr) June 11, 2019
Players will come and go,but players like @YUVSTRONG12 are very rare to find. Gone through many difficult times but thrashed disease,thrashed bowlers & won hearts. Inspired so many people with his fight & will-power. Wish you the best in life,Yuvi #YuvrajSingh. Best wishes always pic.twitter.com/sUNAoTyNa8
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 10, 2019
Thank you for all the amazing moments, @YUVSTRONG12. My best wishes to you for everything ahead, Yuvi pa!?#YuvrajSingh
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) June 10, 2019
✅1996 U-15 WC
?Player of the Series- Yuvi
?Champions -??
✅2000 U-19 WC
?Player of the Series- Yuvi
?Champions -??
✅2007 T20 WC
?Fastest 50, Six 6s in an over
?Champions -??
✅2011 World Cup
?Player of the Series- Yuvi
?Champions -??#ThankYouYuvi #YuvrajSingh ?? pic.twitter.com/OepPxmDvlG— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) June 10, 2019
@YUVSTRONG12 cannot control my tears❤you are the my inspiration ✌thank you for all the memories yuvi paa? all the best for another innings ?#big fan girl# pic.twitter.com/RPAiiKV47l
— Nandhu (@imnandhiniar) June 11, 2019
Yuvraj Singh has been our cricketing icon for all times with fans across the globe.
Whether as a batsman, bowler or fielder, he always did his best for India. The fighter @YUVSTRONG12 has given us countless memories to cherish.
I extend my warm wishes for his future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/5cYMkXFMeQ
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 10, 2019
280 characters just won't be enough to describe how much cricket will miss Yu-vi.
That's why we've made this. #ThankYouYuvi #YuvrajSingh #YuviRetires pic.twitter.com/hNaTj7HVAP
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 10, 2019
What a player
What an entertainer
What an inspiration for young cricketers
What a great ambassador for cricket
All the best for the future Yuvraj Singh#Cricket— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 10, 2019
Limited edition?. They don't make 'em like this anymore. #YuvrajSingh @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/tiPCnlpnDr
— PUMA Cricket (@pumacricket) June 11, 2019
Every cricketer dreams of hitting 6 sixes in an over or becoming player of the tournament in world cup. In short, everyone dreams to be #YuvrajSingh..@YUVSTRONG12, You have been the True champion on and off the field…
All the best Yuvi Paa for the second innings… pic.twitter.com/c1zyqUz23U— IamKedar (@JadhavKedar) June 10, 2019
Dear Yuvraj Singh, you may have retired from the competitive cricket game but you will remain a cricketing icon for every Indian & millions across the globe. What a batsman, bowler & fielder you have been!
We are proud of you?
I extend my best wishes for your future endeavours! pic.twitter.com/mYc4iUgH21— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) June 10, 2019
During the prime of Yuvraj Singh's ODI career, he picked up more Man of the Match awards than any other player!
All the Yuvi stats you need: https://t.co/uV3HSn8d4D #ThankYouYuvi pic.twitter.com/meD4wnaI2N
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 10, 2019
#YuvrajSingh legends may retired from game not from our hearts.. golden era ended officially?…thank you all pic.twitter.com/K3Hj7O6pjw
— Vijay Akhil (@Vijayking9) June 10, 2019
Golden days..
End of an Era.!??#YuvrajSingh pic.twitter.com/QBvBrZiNK6— Priya.b (@priyanarayan123) June 10, 2019
India will never get another player like yuvraj…. He is just special..
LEGEND#YuviRetires#YuviDeservesProperFarewell @BCCI pic.twitter.com/rWpDROX17W— Vishnu Das?? (@vishnu55242198) June 11, 2019
#YuviDeservesProperFarewell and should get it.
Though he is not in Current Indian Team but he deserved a lot to retire with much more respect.
Don't do it again like we did for Rahul Dravid.— Chetan Joshi (@joshichetan08) June 11, 2019
One of the deadliest batsman of all-time, every bowler, especially spinners feared Yuvraj Singh in his prime. He had his moments, and who can ever forget the 6 sixes to Stuart Broad. Also, the 2011 World Cup campaign! All we can say is, #ThankYouYuvi. #YuvrajRetires pic.twitter.com/RZwTbtk4BN
— Bharat Maru (@BharatM81745081) June 10, 2019
U hav left Endless Memories And Will Never Forget Wat U Serve To Every Indian ??..
Love, Pride & Thank you @YUVSTRONG12 #YuviDeservesProperFarewell pic.twitter.com/kQDY9BBQnM— Jehanzeb (@Jehanzeb_341) June 11, 2019
There will never be another Yuvraj. #YuviDeservesProperFarewell pic.twitter.com/sMRFTbMhjy
— priya chaturvedi (@chaturvedipriya) June 11, 2019
