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'''Yuvraj Singh''' (born 12 December 1981) is a former Indian international [[cricket]]er who played in all formats of the game. He is an all-rounder who batted left-handed in the middle order and bowled [[slow left-arm orthodox]] . He has won 7 Player of the Series awards in ODI cricket, which is joint 3rd highest by an Indian, shared with former Indian captain [[Sourav Ganguly]]. He is also the son of former Indian fast bowler and Punjabi actor [[Yograj Singh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.sportskeeda.com/player/yuvraj-singh|title=Yuvraj Singh in Sportskeeda |work=Sportskeeda|access-date=12 February 2019}}</ref>

Yuvraj was a member of the Indian cricket team in One Day Internationals (ODIs) between 2000 and 2017 and played his first Test match in October 2003. He was the vice-captain of the Indian ODI team between 2007 and 2008. In a match against [[England cricket team|England]] at the [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|2007 World Twenty20]], he famously hit six [[Boundary (cricket)|sixes]] in one over bowled by [[Stuart Broad]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Match referee checked my bat: Yuvraj Singh reveals how questions were raised after his six sixes off Stuart Broad |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/match-referee-checked-my-bat-yuvraj-singh-reveals-how-questions-were-raised-after-his-six-sixes-off-stuart-broad/story-a92EMTO7nJQ0zIro7w8CbJ.html |access-date=16 August 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=19 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> — a feat performed only three times previously in any form of senior cricket, and never in an international match between two teams with [[Test cricket|Test match status]]. In the same match, he set the record for the fastest fifty in Twenty20 Internationals and in all T20 cricket, reaching 50 runs in 12 balls, which still stands as a record for fastest half century in International cricket. During the [[2011 ICC Cricket World Cup|2011 World Cup]], he became the first player to take a 5-wicket haul and score a 50 in the same [[Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] match. During the 2011 World Cup, Yuvraj Singh played eight innings in nine matches and scored 362 runs with a remarkable average of 90.50.<ref>{{cite web|date=6 April 2023|title =Harbhajan Singh reveals Yuvraj played 2011 World Cup with cancer signs |url=https://crickdom.news/harbhajan-singh-reveals-yuvraj-played-2011-world-cup-with-cancer-signs/|website= Crickdom.news}}</ref> He also took 15 wickets in the tournament, maintaining an economy rate of 5.02.<ref>{{cite web|date=6 April 2023|title =Harbhajan Singh reveals Yuvraj played 2011 World Cup with cancer signs |url=https://crickdom.news/harbhajan-singh-reveals-yuvraj-played-2011-world-cup-with-cancer-signs/|website= Crickdom.news}}</ref>

On 10 June 2019, Yuvraj announced his retirement from all forms of International cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/108416/yuvraj-singh-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket|title=Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from all forms of cricket |work=Cricbuzz |date=10 June 2019 |access-date=10 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Gupta |first=Rajarshi |date=10 June 2019 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/yuvraj-singh-retires-indian-cricket-team-world-cup-2011-hero-cancer-battle-1545861-2019-06-10|title=Yuvraj Singh, hero of India's 2011 World Cup triumph, retires from international cricket |work=India Today |access-date=10 June 2019}}</ref> He last represented India in June 2017, [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 2017|against the West Indies]].<ref>{{cite web |date=10 June 2019 |title='I have decided to move on' - Yuvraj Singh announces international, IPL retirement |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/i-have-decided-to-move-on-yuvraj-singh-announces-international-ipl-retirement-1188187 |access-date=10 June 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> His request for a return to domestic cricket and IPL was turned down by BCCI for participating in Global T20 League in Canada and T10 league.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Agnihotri|first=Shweta|date=29 December 2020|title=Setback for Yuvraj Singh, BCCI says no to his comeback in domestic cricket|url=https://www.insidesport.co/setback-for-yuvraj-singh-bcci-says-no-to-his-comeback-in-domestic-cricket/|access-date=11 April 2021|website=InsideSport|language=en-gb}}</ref>

Yuvraj studied at the DAV Public School in [[Chandigarh]]. He completed his graduation degree in commerce from DAV College, [[Panjab University]], [[Chandigarh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031016/cth1.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=16 May 2019}}</ref> He also did two short roles as [[child actor|child star]] in ''Mehndi Sagna Di and Putt Sardara''.

In 2015, Yuvraj got engaged to [[Hazel Keech]] and married her on 30 November 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/Yuvraj-Singh-and-Hazel-Keech-exchange-wedding-vows/article16732191.ece|work=The Hindu|title=Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech exchange wedding vows|date=30 November 2016|access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> In February 2021, he purchased a luxury pent-house in Chattarpur, [[South Delhi]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Yuvraj Singh celebrates 39th birthday in style, gifts himself a new home- An uber Luxury Penthouse at South Delhi's Luxury Condominium- Sky Mansion |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/spotlight/yuvraj-singh-celebrates-39th-birthday-in-style-gifts-himself-a-new-home-an-uber-luxury-penthouse-at-south-delhis-luxury-condominium-sky-mansion/articleshow/80924698.cms |access-date=19 April 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=15 February 2021}}</ref> The couple had their first child, a boy in January 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 January 2022 |title=Yuvraj Singh, wife Hazel Keech blessed with baby boy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/yuvraj-singh-wife-hazel-blessed-with-baby-boy-7741687/ |access-date=3 March 2022 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

Yuvraj made his [[first-class cricket|first-class]] debut in late-1997 against [[Orissa cricket team|Orissa]] during the [[1997–98 Ranji Trophy]] but was dismissed for a duck opening the innings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Punjab v Orissa in 1996/97|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/63/63476.html|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=6 July 2016}}</ref> His first break-out performance came in the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy Final of 1999 against Bihar at [[Jamshedpur]]; Bihar was all out with a score of 357 and Yuvraj batted at three for Punjab and made 358 runs himself.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bihar Under-19s v Punjab Under-19s in 1999/00|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/119/119688.html|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=6 July 2016}}</ref> Yuvraj represented India in the series against Sri Lanka Under-19s in India in February 1999. In the third ODI, Yuvraj scored 89 runs from 55 balls.<ref>{{cite web|title=India Under-19s v Sri Lanka Under-19s in 1998/99|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/67/67349.html|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=6 July 2016}}</ref> In [[1999-2000 Ranji Trophy]], he scored 149 against [[Haryana cricket team|Haryana]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Haryana v Punjab in 1999/00|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/68/68716.html|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=6 July 2016}}</ref>

Yuvraj was selected in the Indian squad for the [[2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy]] on the back of his impressive performances for the Under-19 team. He made his international debut against [[Kenya national cricket team|Kenya]] in the pre-quarterfinal. He bowled four overs conceding 16 runs but did not get to bat. In the quarterfinal match against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]], Yuvraj won the man of the match for his innings of 84 out of 80 balls, against a pace attack consisting of [[Glenn McGrath]], [[Brett Lee]] and [[Jason Gillespie]], that helped India win by 20 runs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Australia v India|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/70/70694.html|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=14 October 2013}}</ref> In the semifinal against [[South Africa national cricket team|South Africa]], he scored 41 and picked 1/15.<ref>{{cite web|title=India v South Africa|url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/70/70721.html|publisher=CricketArchive|access-date=14 October 2013}}</ref> He scored only 18 against [[New Zealand cricket team|New Zealand]] in the final which India lost. The tournament was followed by a tri-series involving India, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. Yuvraj scored just 55 runs in five innings at an average of 11. Yuvraj averaged 15.50 in the ODI series against the touring Zimbabwe side in December 2000 after which he was dropped from the team.

The final was played at Lord's on 13 July between India and England. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, England posted a daunting total of 325/5 in 50 overs. In reply, India was struggling at 146/5 at the end of 24 overs, when Kaif joined Yuvraj at the crease. The pair initially stabilised the innings and later scored at a brisk rate. The pair shared a partnership of 121 runs for the sixth wicket which came to an end when Yuvraj was dismissed for 69 off 63 balls when he top-edged a sweep shot in the 42nd over off the bowling of [[Paul Collingwood]] resulting in a simple catch to [[Alex Tudor]] at short fine leg. India went on to win the game by two wickets with three balls to spare.<ref>{{cite web|title=NatWest Series - Final England v India|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/66292.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref> This was India's first win in the final of an ODI tournament since 2000, after nine consecutive defeats.<ref>{{cite web |last=Booth |first=Lawrence |date=29 August 2007 |title=NatWest Series 2002, Final: England v India |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/wisdenalmanack/content/story/154994.html |access-date=16 February 2014 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> This win is regarded as one of India's greatest victories in ODI cricket.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sourav Ganguly reminisces about famous 2002 NatWest Series win at Lord's|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/features/specials/193467-sourav-ganguly-reminisces-about-famous-2002-natwest-win|publisher=NDTV Sports|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref>

Yuvraj scored his maiden ODI century (102* from 85 balls) against [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]] at [[Dhaka]] on 11 April 2003. In May 2003, Yuvraj was signed up by the [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club]] for the 2003 county season. He became only the second Indian after [[Sachin Tendulkar]] to represent the county.<ref>{{cite news|last=Grunill |first=Paul |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/2941719.stm |title=Yuvraj reaching for the top |work=BBC Sport |date=8 May 2003 |access-date=20 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=9 May 2003 |title=Yorkshire confirm Yuvraj signing |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/yorkshire-confirm-yuvraj-signing-131207 |access-date=1 March 2014 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Yuvraj's Test debut came on 16 October 2003 at his home ground [[Mohali]] against New Zealand. Batting at six, he scored 20 in the first innings, and 5* in the second innings. In the TVS Cup tri-series in October–November 2003 involving India, Australia and New Zealand, he scored 113 runs from 7 games at an average of 18.83 and top-score of 44.<ref>{{cite web|title=TVS Cup (India), 2003/04 - India / Batting and bowling averages|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=876;team=6;type=tournament|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 March 2014}}</ref>

Despite Yuvraj's loss of form, he continued to be a regular feature in the Indian ODI team. In the Platinum Jubilee Match against Pakistan in November 2004, he scored a 62-ball 78 in a losing cause.<ref>{{cite web|title=BCCI Platinum Jubilee Match: India v Pakistan|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/66384.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref> In December 2004, Yuvraj scored 94 runs at an average of 31.33 in the three-match ODI tour of Bangladesh including a quickfire knock of 69 from 32 balls in the final ODI at [[Dhaka]].<ref>{{cite web|title=India in Bangladesh ODI Series, 2004/05 - India / Batting and bowling averages|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=904;team=6;type=series|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref> He had a disappointing ODI series at home against Pakistan in April 2005, scoring 98 runs in six matches at 19.60.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistan in India ODI Series, 2004/05 - India / Batting and bowling averages|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=912;team=6;type=series|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref>

In July–August 2005, Yuvraj was the leading run-scorer for India in the [[2005 Indian Oil Cup]] triangular series in Sri Lanka also involving the hosts Sri Lanka and West Indies. He scored 192 runs in four matches, averaging 48.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Oil Cup, 2005 / Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=2537;type=tournament|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref> He also recorded his third ODI century during the series - 110 runs from 114 balls - against the West Indies at [[Colombo]] for which he was adjudged the man of the match.<ref>{{cite web|title=6th Match: India v West Indies at Colombo (RPS), Aug 7, 2005|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/215286.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref> Yuvraj then played in the [[Videocon Tri-Series 2005–06|Videocon Cup]] in August–September 2005, a triangular series involving India, New Zealand and the host's Zimbabwe. He averaged 54 with the bat in the series, scoring 216 runs from 5 matches.<ref>{{cite web|title=Videocon Triangular Series, 2005 / Records / Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/videoconseries/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=2564;type=tournament|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref> He scored 120 in the final round-robin match against Zimbabwe at [[Harare]], helping India recover from 36/4 to successfully chase down a target of 251. It was his fourth ODI hundred and he won the man of the match award for his efforts.<ref>{{cite web|title=6th Match: Zimbabwe v India at Harare, Sep 4, 2005|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/217979.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref> In the two-match Test tour of Zimbabwe that followed the tri-series, Yuvraj scored 12 and 25 runs. In October–November 2005, Yuvraj had a quiet seven-match ODI series at home against Sri Lanka. He managed just 124 runs in six innings at an average of 31 with a top score of 79*.

In November 2005, Yuvraj scored 103 in the first ODI against South Africa at [[Hyderabad]] to take India from 35/5 to a respectable total of 249/9, and won the man of the match award despite South Africa winning the game by five wickets.<ref>{{cite web|title=1st ODI: India v South Africa at Hyderabad (Deccan), Nov 16, 2005|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/225959.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref> He picked 1/17 and remained not out in the second ODI at [[Bangalore]], before the third match at [[Chennai]] was washed out due to rain. He scored 53 and 49 in the final two matches at Delhi and Ahmedabad respectively, and the series was drawn 2-2. Yuvraj and South African captain [[Graeme Smith]] were jointly awarded the Man of the series award as both of them scored 209 runs at 69.66, finishing as the joint-highest run-scorers of the series.<ref>{{cite web|title=South Africa in India ODI Series, 2005/06 / Records / Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indvrsa/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=2654;type=series|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=16 March 2014}}</ref> Yuvraj had a mixed home Test series against Sri Lanka in December 2005 as he registered two [[duck (cricket)|duck]]s and two half-centuries. He scored 0 & 77* in the second Test at [[Delhi]], and 0 & 75 in the third Test at [[Ahmedabad]] as India won both the matches by comfortable margins.

On India's [[Indian cricket team in West Indies in 2006|tour of the West Indies]], Yuvraj hit two fifties in the ODI series. In the second ODI at Kingston, with India needing two runs to win with one wicket in hand and three balls to spare, Yuvraj was [[bowled]] by [[Dwayne Bravo]] for 93. India went on to lose the series 4–1. His poor run of form in Tests continued, with him scoring 104 runs from four matches at an average of 17.33 and a top-score of 39. In September 2006, Yuvraj was dropped from the playing eleven during the [[2006-07 DLF Cup]] in Kuala Lumpur after he registered two consecutive ducks against Australia and West Indies. He played in two group matches of the [[2006 ICC Champions Trophy]] held in India in October. and scored 27* against England and 27 against West Indies. During a training session before India's final group fixture against Australia, Yuvraj suffered a ligament injury in his left knee. Dinesh Mongia replaced him for the match which India lost to crash out of the tournament. In November, Indian team physio [[Andrew Leipus]] suggested that Yuvraj was unlikely to recover from the injury before the start of the World Cup in March 2007.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 November 2006 |title=Yuvraj Singh doubtful for World Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/yuvraj-singh-doubtful-for-world-cup-267159 |access-date=4 November 2015 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>

Yuvraj was not named in any of the Indian squads that [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2006–07|toured South Africa]] in late 2006. In January 2007, less than two months before the World Cup, he made a comeback from injury for the last two matches of the [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2006–07|four-match ODI series]] against West Indies, but did not make much of an impact in either game. Despite concerns over his fitness, Yuvraj was selected in the 15-man Indian squad for the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]], with chief selector [[Dilip Vengsarkar]] confirming that Yuvraj was fit.<ref>{{cite web |date=12 February 2007 |title=Sehwag and Pathan included in squad |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sehwag-and-pathan-included-in-squad-280087 |access-date=4 November 2015 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He featured in the last two matches of the [[Sri Lankan cricket team in India in 2006–07|four-ODI series]] against Sri Lanka in February 2007, and struck an unbeaten 83-ball 95 in the deciding final game at Visakhapatnam. India won the match by seven wickets and the series 2–1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sri Lanka tour of India, 4th ODI: India v Sri Lanka at Visakhapatnam, Feb 17, 2007|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indvsl/engine/match/267713.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=4 November 2015}}</ref>

Yuvraj was the vice-captain of the Indian squad at the [[2007 ICC World Twenty20|inaugural ICC World Twenty20]] in South Africa. In India's Super 8 match against England at Durban, he hit [[Boundary (cricket)#Six sixes in an over|six sixes]] in an over off [[Stuart Broad]]. In the process, he reached the fastest fifty ever in a [[Twenty20]] game, off just 12 balls, which was also the fastest in any form of international cricket.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/305877.html |title=Twenty20 matches-Fastest fifties |publisher=[[Cricinfo]] |access-date=20 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284095.html |title=One-Day Internationals-Fastest fifties |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=20 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content/records/284096.html |title=Test matches-Fastest fifties |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=20 December 2010}}</ref> This was the fourth time that six sixes had been hit in one over in senior cricket, the first time in Twenty20 cricket, and the first time in any form of international cricket against a bowler from a Test playing nation. He finished his innings with 58 runs off 16 balls and won the man of the match.

Yuvraj missed the next game against South Africa due to a minor injury<ref>{{cite web |date=20 September 2007 |title=Yuvraj and I will be fit for semi-final - Dhoni |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/yuvraj-and-i-will-be-fit-for-semi-final-dhoni-311898 |access-date=6 July 2016 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> but recovered before the semifinal against Australia. In the semifinal, he top-scored with 70 off 30 balls and also hit the longest six of the tournament ({{convert|119|m}}) off the bowling of [[Brett Lee]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iclinfo.wordpress.com/2007/09/23/indias-yuvraj-singh-smashes-the-longest-six-of-twenty20-world-cup-flicks-australias-brett-lee-for-a-119m-hit-at-durban/|title= India's Yuvraj Singh Smashes The Longest Six Of Twenty20 World Cup – Flicks Australia's Brett Lee For A 119m Hit At Durban|access-date=23 September 2007|date= 23 September 2007}}</ref> The knock later was named the Best Twenty20 Batting Performance

In September 2007, [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]] and Yuvraj were named ODI captain and vice-captain respectively, following the resignation of [[Rahul Dravid]]. Yuvraj scored 121 at Hyderabad in a losing cause in the third of the [[Australian cricket team in India in 2007|seven ODIs against Australia]], but accumulated only 71 in the other six matches of the series.<ref>{{cite web|title=Records / Australia in India ODI Series, 2007/08 / Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=3250;type=series|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref> He enjoyed a return to form in India's [[Pakistani cricket team in India in 2007–08|home ODI series against Pakistan]] in November 2007. He scored four half-centuries in five matches, averaging 68,<ref>{{cite web|title=Records / Pakistan in India ODI Series, 2007/08 / Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=3253;type=series|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref> and was named player of the series as India won the series 3–2. He was also fined for showing dissent in the final match in Jaipur. Although Yuvraj was included in Indian squad for the subsequent Test series against Pakistan, Test captain [[Anil Kumble]] said that Yuvraj "will have to wait a little bit more to become a regular member in the Test squad."<ref>{{cite web |date=21 November 2007 |title='Yuvraj will have to wait his turn' - Kumble |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/yuvraj-will-have-to-wait-his-turn-kumble-321422 |access-date=8 July 2016 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He did not feature in the playing eleven in the first two matches, but was picked in the third Test at Bangalore to replace an injured [[Sachin Tendulkar]]. Batting first, India was 61/4 before Yuvraj and [[Sourav Ganguly]]<ref>{{cite news |title=As Captain, Ganguly Supported Me More Than Dhoni or Kohli: Yuvraj Singh |url=https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/as-captain-ganguly-supported-me-more-than-dhoni-or-kohli-yuvraj-singh-2559435.html |access-date=16 August 2020 |work=News18 |date=1 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> shared a 300-run fifth-wicket partnership, and Yuvraj recorded his highest Test score of 169 off 203 balls,<ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistan tour of India, 3rd Test: India v Pakistan at Bangalore, Dec 8-12, 2007|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/297808.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=8 July 2016}}</ref> while Ganguly went on to score 239 which was also his highest score in tests.

Yuvraj had a dream run at the [[2011 ICC Cricket World Cup]], where he scored 362 runs including one century and four fifties, took 15 wickets, won four Man of the Match awards, the joint-most along with Sri Lanka's [[Aravinda de Silva]] in 1996, South Africa's [[Lance Klusener]] in 1999 and compatriot [[Rohit Sharma]] in 2019, and was also adjudged the Player of the Tournament. In the process, he became the first allrounder to score 300-plus runs and take 15 wickets in a single World Cup.

In India's match against Ireland, he became the first player to take 5 wickets and score 50 runs in a World Cup match. He also took his 100th ODI wicket with the dismissal of [[Wesley Barresi]] in the World Cup match against the Netherlands. He later took 2/44 and scored 57 runs against defending champions Australia in the quarter finals, earning him the Man of the Match award.

Yuvraj's cancer was detected by a Russian doctor in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/new-zealand-in-india-2016/top-stories/Yuvraj-Singh-has-cancer-in-US-for-chemotherapy-since-January/articleshow/11771147.cms|title=Yuvraj Singh has cancer, in US for chemotherapy since January|website=The Times of India|date=6 February 2012|access-date=9 June 2019}}</ref> In March 2012, Yuvraj was discharged from hospital after completing the third and final cycle of chemotherapy and returned to India in April. After his chemotherapy [[Lawrence Einhorn#Famous patients|sessions treating seminoma]] in Indianapolis, Yuvraj's cancer showing full signs of remission, and he aimed at resuming cricket at the World Twenty20. The selectors picked Yuvraj to be a part of the 15-member Indian squad for the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20]] in Sri Lanka in September 2012.

Singh was picked in India's T20I squad for the [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2015–16|January 2016 Australia tour]] on the back of strong performances in [[2015–16 Vijay Hazare Trophy|Vijay Hazare Trophy]], where he was the third-highest run scorer with 341 runs at an average of 85.25. He finished the three-match series with 15 runs after getting to bat in just one innings, while also taking two wickets. He played a crucial role in India's titular run in Asia Cup 2016, often teaming up with Virat Kohli to take the team home. He was also a part of the Indian team in the ICC T20 World Cup 2016. He was not named in the T20I squad for India's [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 2016|tour of West Indies]] in August.<ref>{{cite web |date=12 August 2016 |title=Raina, Yuvraj out of T20Is in USA |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/suresh-raina-yuvraj-singh-out-of-t20is-in-usa-1045157 |access-date=13 August 2016 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Meanwhile, he was named captain of the India Red side for the [[2016–17 Duleep Trophy]].

His team lost to India Blue in the final.<ref>{{cite news |date=11 August 2016 |title=Raina, Yuvraj, Gambhir to captain Duleep teams |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/suresh-raina-yuvraj-singh-gautam-gambhir-to-captain-duleep-trophy-teams-1044957 |access-date=20 January 2017}}</ref>

Yuvraj was picked in India's ODI squad for the [[English cricket team in India in 2016–17|home series against England]] in January 2017. This came on the back of his fine performances in the [[2016–17 Ranji Trophy|Ranji Trophy]], having scored 672 runs in five games for Punjab, which included a 260 against [[Baroda cricket team|Baroda]].<ref>{{cite news |date=6 January 2017 |title=Yuvraj recalled, Kohli named ODI and T20I captain |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/yuvraj-recalled-kohli-named-odi-and-t20i-captain-1075923 |access-date=19 January 2017}}</ref> In the second match of the series, he scored his career best score 150, which came off 127 balls, a knock that included 21 fours and three sixes. He put on 256 runs for the fourth wicket along with Dhoni and helped the team post a total of 381. Following the team's 15-run victory, he was named the Player of the Match.<ref>{{cite news |date=19 January 2017 |title=India win series with Yuvraj and Dhoni tons |work=ESPNcricinfo |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2016-17-1030195/india-vs-england-2nd-odi-1034821/match-report |access-date=19 January 2017}}</ref>

On 10 June 2019, Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket. Yuvraj Singh held a press conference in Mumbai where he announced his decision to retire from all formats of the game. He said that he had decided to "move on".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/yuvraj-singh-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket/434152|title=Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from international cricket {{!}} Cricket News|website=www.timesnownews.com|date=10 June 2019 |language=en-GB|access-date=10 June 2019}}</ref> Yuvraj recounted his best memories through his career, while also recalling his worst.

"And then, probably the worst day in my career, was the 2014 World T20 final against Lanka where I scored 11 off 21 balls. It was so shattering that I felt my career was over."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/108416/yuvraj-singh-announces-retirement-from-all-forms-of-cricket|title=Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from all forms of cricket|website=Cricbuzz|date=10 June 2019 |language=en|access-date=10 June 2019}}</ref>

He also said "As for now, I have decided to provide service and help for people affected by cancer."

In September 2020, Yuvraj Singh hinted at making a return to the [[Punjab cricket team (India)|Punjab team]] and play domestic [[Twenty twenty cricket|T20s]] for them. He said that it was on the suggestion of [[Punjab Cricket Association]] secretary Puneet Bali that he had considered to come out of retirement.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Yuvraj Singh Confirms Comeback Plans, a Year After Retirement|work=The Quint|url=https://www.thequint.com/sports/cricket/indian-cricketer-yuvraj-singh-comeback-retirement-punjab|access-date=27 September 2020}}</ref> However, his return was denied by the Punjab Cricket Association, as he had taken part in foreign franchise leagues.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yuvraj Singh To Come Out Of Retirement, May Play For Punjab: Sources {{!}} Cricket News|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuvraj-singh-to-come-out-of-retirement-may-play-domestic-cricket-for-punjab-next-season-say-sources-2292910|access-date=27 September 2020|website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}</ref>

In the [[List of 2016 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2016 IPL auction]] he was bought by [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] for Rs.7 crores. He had a very successful IPL campaign with the [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] with them winning the [[2016 Indian Premier League]]. He played several crucial knocks at crunch moments, and some experts called him the "Unsung hero of SRH's titular run". Yuvraj scored 38 runs from 23 balls in the [[2016 Indian Premier League Final|final]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ipl-2016-final-yuvraj-singh-finally-realises-his-dream-winning-title-after-eight-barren-years-680591|title=IPL 2016 final: Yuvraj Singh finally realises his dream of winning the title, after eight barren years|website=[[International Business Times]] |language=en|access-date=30 July 2016|date=30 May 2016}}</ref>

Yuvraj was released by Kings XI Punjab ahead of the [[List of 2019 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2019 IPL Auction]], where was purchased by [[Mumbai Indians]] for his base price of ₹1 crore. He scored 53 in his debut match for Mumbai Indians, and smashed a hattrick of sixes against Yuzvendra Chahal in the next match, but he wasn't given a longer run by the team management, and was dropped after he failed in the next two matches.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/yuvraj-singh-ipl-2019-auction-mumbai-indians-1412332-2018-12-18|title=Yuvraj Singh IPL 2019 Auction Live: Yuvraj Singh will play for Mumbai Indians next year|date=18 December 2018|work=India Today|access-date=18 December 2018}}</ref> He was released by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the [[List of 2020 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2020 IPL auction]].<ref>{{cite web |date=15 November 2019 |title=Where do the eight franchises stand before the 2020 auction? |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/where-do-the-eight-franchises-stand-before-the-2020-auction-1206731 |access-date=15 November 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

In June 2019, Yuvraj was selected to play for the Toronto Nationals franchise team in the [[2019 Global T20 Canada]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadacricket.com/?p=12755 |title=Global T20 draft streamed live |work=Canada Cricket Online |access-date=20 June 2019|date=20 June 2019 }}</ref> He also played for the Maratha Arabians in the Abu Dhabi [[T10 League]] in 2019. In 2020, Yuvraj played in the [[Ultimate Kricket Challenge]].<ref>{{cite news |title=It's Yuvraj vs Pietersen again as new rules promise to light up Ultimate Cricket Challenge |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/it-s-yuvraj-vs-pietersen-again-as-new-rules-promise-to-light-up-ultimate-kricket-challenge/story-qlovi92wkHcoxfCVlMht8H.html |access-date=9 January 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |date=22 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

Yuvraj was signed by [[Microsoft]] to be a brand ambassador for the [[Xbox 360]] video game console when it was launched in India in 2006. He appeared in advertisements for the console alongside [[Bollywood]] actor [[Akshay Kumar]]. [[Codemasters]]' cricket video game ''[[Brian Lara International Cricket 2007]]'' was released with his endorsement in India, titled "Yuvraj Singh International Cricket 2007".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flipkart.com/playing-my-way/p/itmf4yxavufspqsh|title=Playing It My Way: Buy Playing It My Way by Tendulkar Sachin at Low Price in India|website=Flipkart.com|language=en|access-date=16 May 2019}}</ref> The Bollywood animated film, Jumbo features cricketer Yuvraj Singh's voice therefore starting his career in Bollywood.<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/2009/08/27/cricket-ganguly-flintoffl-business-sports-cricket-players_slide_4.html In Pictures: The World's Top-Earning Cricketers] Forbes August 2009 Retrieved 12 March 2011</ref> The upcoming animated full-length feature film ''Captain India'' features Yuvraj Singh as the main protagonist.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/2010/04/07211054/A-wonder-stick-for-Yuvi.html?h=C|title=A wonder stick for Yuvi|date=7 April 2010|work=Livemint.com – The Wall Street Journal|access-date=24 April 2010}}</ref>

 

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