<p>The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former India cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh along with actor Sonu Sood in an alleged online betting app related to money laundering. All three have been asked to appear in ED Delhi headquarters next week. The app in the question in 1xBet as reported by news agency PTI. The central government agency will be questioning the cricketers and actors in the case during their visit to the headquarters in Delhi.</p><h2>Yuvraj, Uthappa summoned by ED</h2><p>The summon has been issued to get the statements recorded by Uthappa (39), Yuvraj (43) and Sood (52) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The agency has already questioned and recorded statements of former TMC MP and actor Mimi Chakraborty and Bollywood star Urvashi Rautela in the same case on Monday (Sep 15).</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2025-convention-not-law-says-bcci-official-india-vs-pakistan-handshake-snub-1758006796468">Asia Cup: 'Convention, not law,' says BCCI official on India vs Pak handshake snub</a></p><p>The probe in the matter is related to people getting duped or evading taxes using 1xBet betting app. The app is a recognised worldwide for betting on multiple sports. The app has been in the market for nearly 18 years and is available in about 70 languages according to the company provided information.</p><h2>When Uthappa and Yuvraj have been called</h2><p>Uthappa and Yuvraj are not the first cricketers to be summoned by the ED. Before them, Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina have been summoned by the agency for questioning as well. Uthappa is set to appear before ED in Delhi headquarters on September 22 while Yuvraj will appear on September 23. Actor Sonu Sood will make appearance on September 24.</p>

The probe in the matter is related to people getting duped or evading taxes using 1xBet betting app. Uthappa is set to appear before ED in Delhi headquarters on September 22 while Yuvraj will appear on September 23. Actor Sonu Sood will make appearance on September 24.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former India cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh along with actor Sonu Sood in an alleged online betting app related to money laundering. All three have been asked to appear in ED Delhi headquarters next week. The app in the question in 1xBet as reported by news agency PTI. The central government agency will be questioning the cricketers and actors in the case during their visit to the headquarters in Delhi. Yuvraj, Uthappa summoned by ED The summon has been issued to get the statements recorded by Uthappa (39), Yuvraj (43) and Sood (52) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The agency has already questioned and recorded statements of former TMC MP and actor Mimi Chakraborty and Bollywood star Urvashi Rautela in the same case on Monday (Sep 15). Also Read - Asia Cup: 'Convention, not law,' says BCCI official on India vs Pak handshake snub The probe in the matter is related to people getting duped or evading taxes using 1xBet betting app. The app is a recognised worldwide for betting on multiple sports. The app has been in the market for nearly 18 years and is available in about 70 languages according to the company provided information. When Uthappa and Yuvraj have been called Uthappa and Yuvraj are not the first cricketers to be summoned by the ED. Before them, Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina have been summoned by the agency for questioning as well. Uthappa is set to appear before ED in Delhi headquarters on September 22 while Yuvraj will appear on September 23. Actor Sonu Sood will make appearance on September 24.

<p>The probe in the matter is related to people getting duped or evading taxes using 1xBet betting app. Uthappa is set to appear before ED in Delhi headquarters on September 22 while Yuvraj will appear on September 23. Actor Sonu Sood will make appearance on September 24.</p>

Ex-India cricketers Yuvraj and Uthappa summoned by ED for questioning in illegal betting app probe

From Yuvraj Singh to Quinton de Kock, here is a look at five players to score fastest T20I fifties representing Test playing nations. The list also features the likes of Colin Munro, Shai Hope and Moeen Ali. 

<p>From Yuvraj Singh to Quinton de Kock, here is a look at five players to score fastest T20I fifties representing Test playing nations. The list also features the likes of Colin Munro, Shai Hope and Moeen Ali.&nbsp;</p>

From Yuvraj Singh to Quinton de Kock, 5 players to score fastest T20I fifties representing Test playing nations

<p>There are ways to get better at things you do for fun or as a profession, and with cricket, different things work for people. While some hit the nets, grind in the outfield or bat more to get back in rhythm, others find solace and peace in playing different sports to regain form; Yuvraj Singh perhaps belongs to that category. Admitting to having missed out on an opportunity that could have enhanced his cricket career, Yuvraj suggests that the Indian Team's young guns, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, must avoid making the same mistake that he made during his playing days.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>With both gearing up for the continental tournament (Asia Cup 2025) in the UAE, starting September 9, Yuvraj urges them to find time to play golf, which he explained is a stress-buster and improves hitting abilities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watching-ipl-is-expensive-but-not-women-odi-world-cup-as-icc-releases-affordable-ticket-prices-1757072086816"><strong>Watching IPL is expensive but not Women’s ODI World Cup as ICC releases ‘affordable’ ticket prices</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yuvraj, known for his flamboyant style and free-flow game, admitted missing out on playing golf back in the day, which could have helped him add at least 3000 more runs to his international tally, something he wants Gill and Sharma to learn from and take advantage of.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"I have told them to play golf, and I encourage them to play. It's very hard to find time, but I think the IPL is a good time for them to actually find time and hit some balls," Yuvraj said at an event. "It's up to them. Now they are superstars of the game, and they have to decide what's going to help them be better. If golf can be something, then they have to decide that. But I encourage all athletes to play golf. I think it's a great way to unwind, and it's great for the mind."<br>&nbsp;</p><p>When asked about how golf will benefit them, Yuvraj said, "I feel that any sport that helps you relax is going to be less taxing on the body and more fruitful for the mind. If you see the culture of golf in Australia, South Africa, and England, the majority of the best cricketers have played golf from a very young age.”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"You see a lot of these guys actually play a lot of golf and do less cricket practice during tours. You can't change something in a game in three days.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"But how can you recover and be mentally fresh for a game? So I just feel it's not just cricket. For any sportsperson in the world, they should play golf because eventually it will bring out the best in them in their sport,” he continued.</p><h3>Gill and Abhishek at Asia Cup 2025<br>&nbsp;</h3><p>The pair is likely to open in this eight-team tournament, with India set to face the venue hosts (the UAE) in their opener (on September 10). India will next face Pakistan in the marquee clash next Sunday (Sep 14) before facing Oman in their last league game (Sep 19).&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Reflecting on what golf would have done to his cricket career, Yuvraj noted,&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I would have scored 3,000 more runs. I tell all the young cricketers to try and play golf, hit the ball, see how you feel. Because sometimes too much practice is also not good for you. Sometimes when you're not scoring runs, you want to practice more, and with golf as well, you want to hit more balls. But sometimes it's good to relax," he said.</p>

Yuvraj suggests that the Indian Team's young guns, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, must avoid making the same mistake that he made during his playing days.

There are ways to get better at things you do for fun or as a profession, and with cricket, different things work for people. While some hit the nets, grind in the outfield or bat more to get back in rhythm, others find solace and peace in playing different sports to regain form; Yuvraj Singh perhaps belongs to that category. Admitting to having missed out on an opportunity that could have enhanced his cricket career, Yuvraj suggests that the Indian Team's young guns, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, must avoid making the same mistake that he made during his playing days. With both gearing up for the continental tournament (Asia Cup 2025) in the UAE, starting September 9, Yuvraj urges them to find time to play golf, which he explained is a stress-buster and improves hitting abilities. Also read | Watching IPL is expensive but not Women’s ODI World Cup as ICC releases ‘affordable’ ticket prices Yuvraj, known for his flamboyant style and free-flow game, admitted missing out on playing golf back in the day, which could have helped him add at least 3000 more runs to his international tally, something he wants Gill and Sharma to learn from and take advantage of. "I have told them to play golf, and I encourage them to play. It's very hard to find time, but I think the IPL is a good time for them to actually find time and hit some balls," Yuvraj said at an event. "It's up to them. Now they are superstars of the game, and they have to decide what's going to help them be better. If golf can be something, then they have to decide that. But I encourage all athletes to play golf. I think it's a great way to unwind, and it's great for the mind." When asked about how golf will benefit them, Yuvraj said, "I feel that any sport that helps you relax is going to be less taxing on the body and more fruitful for the mind. If you see the culture of golf in Australia, South Africa, and England, the majority of the best cricketers have played golf from a very young age.” "You see a lot of these guys actually play a lot of golf and do less cricket practice during tours. You can't change something in a game in three days. "But how can you recover and be mentally fresh for a game? So I just feel it's not just cricket. For any sportsperson in the world, they should play golf because eventually it will bring out the best in them in their sport,” he continued. Gill and Abhishek at Asia Cup 2025 The pair is likely to open in this eight-team tournament, with India set to face the venue hosts (the UAE) in their opener (on September 10). India will next face Pakistan in the marquee clash next Sunday (Sep 14) before facing Oman in their last league game (Sep 19). Reflecting on what golf would have done to his cricket career, Yuvraj noted, "I would have scored 3,000 more runs. I tell all the young cricketers to try and play golf, hit the ball, see how you feel. Because sometimes too much practice is also not good for you. Sometimes when you're not scoring runs, you want to practice more, and with golf as well, you want to hit more balls. But sometimes it's good to relax," he said.

<p>Yuvraj suggests that the Indian Team's young guns, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, must avoid making the same mistake that he made during his playing days.</p>

Yuvraj Singh urges Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill to turn attention to golf for Asia Cup glory

From Virat Kohli to Steve Smith, here's a look at the top six players who played in five or more ICC finals.

<p>From Virat Kohli to Steve Smith, here's a look at the top six players who played in five or more ICC finals.</p>

From Virat Kohli to Steve Smith, 6 players who played in five or more ICC finals

Here are nine cricketers who battled cancer. The list has three players from India

<p>Here are nine cricketers who battled cancer. The list has three players from India, two from Australia, one each from South Africa, New Zealand, and two from England</p>

Here are nine cricketers who battled cancer. List has three players from India

From Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli here is a list of five 5 youngest batters to score ODI hundreds for India. The elite list consists of Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina as they made a name for India in young age. 

<p>From Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli here is a list of five 5 youngest batters to score ODI hundreds for India. The elite list consists of Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina as they made a name for India in young age.&nbsp;</p>

From Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli, 5 youngest Indian batters to score ODI hundred

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, here is a glance at five Indian batters with most ducks in ODIs. The unwanted list also features the likes of Javagal Srinath, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh. 

<p>From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, here is a glance at five Indian batters with most ducks in ODIs. The unwanted list also features the likes of Javagal Srinath, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh.&nbsp;</p>

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, 5 Indian batters with most ducks in ODIs

From Kapil Dev to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters to reach fastest ODI fifties. The list will shock you considering Ajit Agarkar tops the elite list while Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag are also part of it. 

<p>From Kapil Dev to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters to reach fastest ODI fifties. The list will shock you considering Ajit Agarkar tops the elite list while Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag are also part of it.&nbsp;</p>

From Kapil Dev to Yuvraj Singh, 5 Indians with fastest ODI fifties – No. 1 will shock you

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan T20Is. The list also includes star names like Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Rishabh Pant. 

<p>From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan T20Is. The list also includes star names like Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Rishabh Pant.&nbsp;</p>

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan T20Is

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan. The list also contains legendary names like Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sourav Ganguly. 

<p>From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, here is a list of five Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan. The list also contains legendary names like Rahul Dravid, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sourav Ganguly.&nbsp;</p>

From Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, 5 Indian batters with the most runs in India vs Pakistan ODIs

<p>Former India coach Gary Kirsten has recently revealed that the BCCI selectors had a tough time in deciding whether to include Yuvraj Singh in the 2011 ODI WC squad or not. He said it was a very close call at that time but it was him and captain MS Dhoni who strongly supported Yuvraj Singh selection in the team. It was very clear that in the end their opinion regarding the selection of Yuvraj Singh in the team won. Yuvraj went on to become the Player of the Tournament and helped India to win their second ICC ODI World Cup after 28 years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the 2011 ODI World Cup the left-handed batter from the Punjab scored 362 runs in eight matches at an impressive average of over 90.50. He also took 15 wickets with his part-time spin and maintained a good economy rate of just five runs per over (5.02).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Check </strong>- <a href="5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests">5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His important 2011 ODI World Cup performances included three back-to-back fifties in the group stage, an important half-century in the quarter-finals against Australia and a century against the West Indies. Surprisingly, he achieved all of these innings while battling with the cancer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Thank goodness we picked him because it was flipping close, he was. It was not a slam-dunk selection. The selectors kind of debated around the 15 players. I was very keen to have him in the team, as was Dhoni, because of the experience that he brought to the group. And look at the World Cup he ended up having,” Kirsten told Rediff.com.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"I was always very fond of Yuvraj. We had this kind of great relationship where like, he used to frustrate the hell out of me sometimes, but I just loved him. He was good. I just want him to be scoring runs all the time because when I watch him bat, it’s just like amazing to watch. But there was a journey he had to walk, and credit to Paddy," added Kirsten. “Paddy did a lot of work with Yuvi to get him ready for that World Cup. Yuvi himself made some key decisions around getting himself prepared and ready for the World Cup," Kirsten added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yuvi was at the non-striker’s end when his captain MS Dhoni added the finishing touch with a huge six in the final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.</p>

During the 2011 ODI World Cup the left-handed batter from the Punjab scored 362 runs in eight matches at an impressive average of over 90.50. He also took 15 wickets with his part-time spin and maintained a good economy rate of just five runs per over (5.02).

Former India coach Gary Kirsten has recently revealed that the BCCI selectors had a tough time in deciding whether to include Yuvraj Singh in the 2011 ODI WC squad or not. He said it was a very close call at that time but it was him and captain MS Dhoni who strongly supported Yuvraj Singh selection in the team. It was very clear that in the end their opinion regarding the selection of Yuvraj Singh in the team won. Yuvraj went on to become the Player of the Tournament and helped India to win their second ICC ODI World Cup after 28 years. During the 2011 ODI World Cup the left-handed batter from the Punjab scored 362 runs in eight matches at an impressive average of over 90.50. He also took 15 wickets with his part-time spin and maintained a good economy rate of just five runs per over (5.02). Also Check - 5 Indian batters with most fifty-plus scores vs England in Tests His important 2011 ODI World Cup performances included three back-to-back fifties in the group stage, an important half-century in the quarter-finals against Australia and a century against the West Indies. Surprisingly, he achieved all of these innings while battling with the cancer. “Thank goodness we picked him because it was flipping close, he was. It was not a slam-dunk selection. The selectors kind of debated around the 15 players. I was very keen to have him in the team, as was Dhoni, because of the experience that he brought to the group. And look at the World Cup he ended up having,” Kirsten told Rediff.com. "I was always very fond of Yuvraj. We had this kind of great relationship where like, he used to frustrate the hell out of me sometimes, but I just loved him. He was good. I just want him to be scoring runs all the time because when I watch him bat, it’s just like amazing to watch. But there was a journey he had to walk, and credit to Paddy," added Kirsten. “Paddy did a lot of work with Yuvi to get him ready for that World Cup. Yuvi himself made some key decisions around getting himself prepared and ready for the World Cup," Kirsten added. Yuvi was at the non-striker’s end when his captain MS Dhoni added the finishing touch with a huge six in the final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai.

<p>During the 2011 ODI World Cup the left-handed batter from the Punjab scored 362 runs in eight matches at an impressive average of over 90.50. He also took 15 wickets with his part-time spin and maintained a good economy rate of just five runs per over (5.02).</p>

'Thank goodness we picked him...': 2011 ODI WC winning coach Kirsten's shocking revelation on Yuvraj selection

<p>Indian cricketers own some of the most beautiful homes which often reflects their success and lavish lifestyle. From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious and who owns the most expensive house? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>1. MS Dhoni – Kailashpati Farmhouse, Ranchi (Rs 100 Crore)</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>MS Dhoni’s $12M ($1 = 80 INR) farmhouse in Ranchi is spread over 7 acres and shows his love for open spaces and greenery. The property has a big garage filled with his cars and bikes, a large swimming pool, a modern gym and indoor sports areas.</p><p><br><strong>2. Virat Kohli – Gurgaon Bungalow (Rs 80 Crore)</strong></p><p>Virat Kohli owns a $10M high-tech and modern bungalow in Gurgaon, this large house has huge glass windows for amazing views, a stylish bar, a big living room with wooden touches and a beautiful shaped pool.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>3. Yuvraj Singh – Apartment in Worli, Mumbai (Rs 64 Crore)</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yuvraj Singh lives in a $8.5M luxury apartment in Mumbai's elite Worli area. It is located in Omkar 1973 Towers and has beautiful views of the Arabian Sea. With elegant interiors and high-end facilities it reflects his classy lifestyle.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>4. Sachin Tendulkar – Bandra House, Mumbai (Rs 38 Crore)</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sachin Tendulkar $4.75M home in Bandra in Mumbai is a 6,000 square foot mansion he bought in 2007. The three-level house combines modern and traditional design and includes a private temple, a large terrace and welcoming interiors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>5. Rohit Sharma – Worli Apartment, Mumbai (Rs 30 Crore)</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rohit Sharma owns a luxurious apartment in Ahuja Towers, located on the 29th floor in Worli, Mumbai. Worth $3.75 million, the home features tall glass windows with stunning sea views and includes a separate area for work meetings making it ideal for both personal and professional use.</p>

From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers.

Indian cricketers own some of the most beautiful homes which often reflects their success and lavish lifestyle. From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious and who owns the most expensive house? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers. 1. MS Dhoni – Kailashpati Farmhouse, Ranchi (Rs 100 Crore) MS Dhoni’s $12M ($1 = 80 INR) farmhouse in Ranchi is spread over 7 acres and shows his love for open spaces and greenery. The property has a big garage filled with his cars and bikes, a large swimming pool, a modern gym and indoor sports areas. 2. Virat Kohli – Gurgaon Bungalow (Rs 80 Crore) Virat Kohli owns a $10M high-tech and modern bungalow in Gurgaon, this large house has huge glass windows for amazing views, a stylish bar, a big living room with wooden touches and a beautiful shaped pool. 3. Yuvraj Singh – Apartment in Worli, Mumbai (Rs 64 Crore) Yuvraj Singh lives in a $8.5M luxury apartment in Mumbai's elite Worli area. It is located in Omkar 1973 Towers and has beautiful views of the Arabian Sea. With elegant interiors and high-end facilities it reflects his classy lifestyle. 4. Sachin Tendulkar – Bandra House, Mumbai (Rs 38 Crore) Sachin Tendulkar $4.75M home in Bandra in Mumbai is a 6,000 square foot mansion he bought in 2007. The three-level house combines modern and traditional design and includes a private temple, a large terrace and welcoming interiors. 5. Rohit Sharma – Worli Apartment, Mumbai (Rs 30 Crore) Rohit Sharma owns a luxurious apartment in Ahuja Towers, located on the 29th floor in Worli, Mumbai. Worth $3.75 million, the home features tall glass windows with stunning sea views and includes a separate area for work meetings making it ideal for both personal and professional use.

<p>From MS Dhoni farmhouse in Ranchi to Virat Kohli stylish home in Gurgaon, Indian cricketers have used their wealth to build some of the most stunning homes. But have you ever wonder which one is the most luxurious? Lets explore the top five richest homes owned by Indian cricketers.</p>

From Dhoni’s $12M Ranchi farmhouse to Kohli’s $10M Gurgaon mansion – A look at the top 5 lavish homes owned by Indian cricketers

Here is a look at the five fights in cricket history, featuring Indian players like - Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh.

<p>Here’s a look at the five fights in cricket history, featuring Indian players - Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh.</p>

Top 5 fights in cricket history, featuring Indian players

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opening batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a> was in red-hot form against Punjab Kings (PBKS) during their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) clash in Hyderabad on Saturday (April 12). The swashbuckling batsman made a blistering 141 off just 55 balls to help his team register a dominating win. His innings was laced with 14 boundaries and 10 sixes.</p>
<p>Post game, the batter revealed that he was battling fever over the last four days but continued to receive words of encouragement from former India cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuvraj-singh">Yuvraj Singh</a> and current Mumbai Indians vice-captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a>.</p>
<p>Abhishek was struggling to find rhythm in the last five games until the big game against PBKS.&nbsp;Yuvraj has been a mentor for Abhishek for a long time while Suryakumar is also a good friend. Keeping rivalry aside, Surya encouraged the SRH batter to move ahead of poor form and try to give his best on the field.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ipl-2025-in-a-heartwarming-gesture-mi-captain-hardik-pandya-gifts-his-bat-to-kashvee-gautam-ahead-of-dc-clash-watch-8957565">IPL 2025: In a heartwarming gesture, MI captain Hardik Pandya gifts his bat to Kashvee Gautam ahead of DC clash-WATCH</a></strong></p>
<p>"To be honest, I was sick for four days-I had a fever. But I feel really grateful to have people like Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav around me. They kept calling, kept checking in, and they believed in me," Abhishek said in the post-match press conference.</p>
<p>"Even when I started to doubt myself a little, they didn't. That belief from people like them-it matters a lot. When someone like that believes in you, you start believing in yourself again. For me, it was just about that one innings. I was waiting for it. And today it came," he added.</p>
<h2>'Never felt any negativity in the team'</h2>
<p>Before the start of the Punjab Kings game, Abhishek had only scored 51 runs at an average of 10.50. Abhishek said that there was pressure on him to deliver.</p>
<p>"Of course - if I say there wasn't, I'd be lying. When you don't perform well for three or four innings, and the team loses, the pressure does build up on individual players. But like I said during the post-match ceremony, I never felt any negativity in the team. No one had the mindset of 'we're losing.' Everyone stayed positive," Abhishek said.</p>
<p>"We all knew something big was coming from the team-and luckily, we got to break that four-match losing streak today," the southpaw signed off.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opening batter Abhishek Sharma was in red-hot form against Punjab Kings (PBKS) during their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) clash in Hyderabad on Saturday (April 12). The swashbuckling batsman made a blistering 141 off just 55 balls to help his team register a dominating win. His innings was laced with 14 boundaries and 10 sixes. Post game, the batter revealed that he was battling fever over the last four days but continued to receive words of encouragement from former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh and current Mumbai Indians vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav. Abhishek was struggling to find rhythm in the last five games until the big game against PBKS. Yuvraj has been a mentor for Abhishek for a long time while Suryakumar is also a good friend. Keeping rivalry aside, Surya encouraged the SRH batter to move ahead of poor form and try to give his best on the field. Also Read: IPL 2025: In a heartwarming gesture, MI captain Hardik Pandya gifts his bat to Kashvee Gautam ahead of DC clash-WATCH "To be honest, I was sick for four days-I had a fever. But I feel really grateful to have people like Yuvraj Singh and Suryakumar Yadav around me. They kept calling, kept checking in, and they believed in me," Abhishek said in the post-match press conference. "Even when I started to doubt myself a little, they didn't. That belief from people like them-it matters a lot. When someone like that believes in you, you start believing in yourself again. For me, it was just about that one innings. I was waiting for it. And today it came," he added. 'Never felt any negativity in the team' Before the start of the Punjab Kings game, Abhishek had only scored 51 runs at an average of 10.50. Abhishek said that there was pressure on him to deliver. "Of course - if I say there wasn't, I'd be lying. When you don't perform well for three or four innings, and the team loses, the pressure does build up on individual players. But like I said during the post-match ceremony, I never felt any negativity in the team. No one had the mindset of 'we're losing.' Everyone stayed positive," Abhishek said. "We all knew something big was coming from the team-and luckily, we got to break that four-match losing streak today," the southpaw signed off. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Not Rohit or Hardik: Abhishek Sharma credits THIS MI player for key support

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh shares insights on his favorite team in this year's Indian Premier League, his new restaurant venture, and how Sachin Tendulkar continues to motivate him in an exclusive conversation with WION''s Athira Sasidharan.

Exclusive: Yuvraj Singh speaks on IPL, Tendulkar, and more

<p data-start="103" data-end="434" class="">Former Indian all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuvraj-singh" rel="dofollow">Yuvraj Singh</a> has thrown his weight behind <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad" rel="dofollow">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) as his favorites to lift the Indian Premier League 2025&nbsp;trophy. However, the World Cup-winning cricketer made it clear that his preference has nothing to do with his mentorship of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a>, one of SRH&rsquo;s most promising young stars.</p>
<p data-start="499" data-end="839" class="">Yuvraj, who has been closely working with&nbsp;Abhishek Sharma, has seen the youngster develop into a powerful top-order batter for SRH. In IPL 2024, Abhishek stunned everyone with his 63 off just 23 balls against Mumbai Indians (MI), playing a crucial role in SRH's record-breaking 277/3 total&mdash;the highest-ever in IPL history.</p>
<p data-start="499" data-end="839" class="">Speaking exclusively to WION, the former Indian cricketer said, "SRH looks a well-balanced team. They have enough firepower to life the coveted IPL trophy this season. I am not saying this because I am biased towards Abhishek, but they really are a strong team."</p>
<p data-start="499" data-end="839" class=""><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-record-breaker-gibbs-doesnt-think-scoring-300-in-an-inning-is-biggest-achievement-8880269">IPL 2025: Record-breaker Gibbs doesn&rsquo;t think scoring 300 in an inning is biggest achievement</a></strong></p>
<p data-start="841" data-end="1154" class="">Despite his evident connection with Abhishek, Yuvraj was quick to clarify that his backing of SRH is based purely on the team's overall strength, balance, and performance, not personal bias. He believes that under the leadership of Pat Cummins, SRH has all the ingredients to go all the way this season.</p>
<p data-start="1156" data-end="1427" class="">In a lighthearted moment after Abhishek&rsquo;s stunning knock, Yuvraj praised the youngster's innings but jokingly pointed out his mistake while playing the short ball that led to his dismissal. This showed the high expectations the former cricketer has for his protege.</p>
<h2 data-start="1156" data-end="1427">Yuvi's love for RCB&nbsp;</h2>
<p data-start="1467" data-end="1786" class="">While SRH remains his top pick, Yuvraj also expressed his admiration for&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), saying that he would love to see them go all the way. RCB, a team with a massive fanbase and star players like&nbsp;Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, has been chasing their elusive maiden IPL title for years.</p>
<p data-start="1788" data-end="2102" class="">By supporting both SRH and RCB, Yuvraj has set up an interesting narrative for the IPL season. Will SRH capitalise on their explosive batting lineup, or will RCB finally break their trophy drought? With Yuvraj&rsquo;s endorsement, all eyes will be on these two franchises as they battle for the IPL 2024 crown.</p>
<p data-start="2133" data-end="2407" class="">With high expectations and intense competition, IPL 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet. Whether SRH lives up to Yuvraj&rsquo;s prediction or RCB fulfills the dreams of their loyal fans, one thing is certain&mdash;this tournament is going to be a&nbsp;thriller!</p>

Sports, Cricket: Yuvraj, who has been closely working with Abhishek Sharma, has seen the youngster develop into a powerful top-order batter for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has thrown his weight behind Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as his favorites to lift the Indian Premier League 2025 trophy. However, the World Cup-winning cricketer made it clear that his preference has nothing to do with his mentorship of Abhishek Sharma, one of SRH’s most promising young stars. Yuvraj, who has been closely working with Abhishek Sharma, has seen the youngster develop into a powerful top-order batter for SRH. In IPL 2024, Abhishek stunned everyone with his 63 off just 23 balls against Mumbai Indians (MI), playing a crucial role in SRH's record-breaking 277/3 total—the highest-ever in IPL history. Speaking exclusively to WION, the former Indian cricketer said, "SRH looks a well-balanced team. They have enough firepower to life the coveted IPL trophy this season. I am not saying this because I am biased towards Abhishek, but they really are a strong team." Also Read: IPL 2025: Record-breaker Gibbs doesn’t think scoring 300 in an inning is biggest achievement Despite his evident connection with Abhishek, Yuvraj was quick to clarify that his backing of SRH is based purely on the team's overall strength, balance, and performance, not personal bias. He believes that under the leadership of Pat Cummins, SRH has all the ingredients to go all the way this season. In a lighthearted moment after Abhishek’s stunning knock, Yuvraj praised the youngster's innings but jokingly pointed out his mistake while playing the short ball that led to his dismissal. This showed the high expectations the former cricketer has for his protege. Yuvi's love for RCB While SRH remains his top pick, Yuvraj also expressed his admiration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), saying that he would love to see them go all the way. RCB, a team with a massive fanbase and star players like Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, has been chasing their elusive maiden IPL title for years. By supporting both SRH and RCB, Yuvraj has set up an interesting narrative for the IPL season. Will SRH capitalise on their explosive batting lineup, or will RCB finally break their trophy drought? With Yuvraj’s endorsement, all eyes will be on these two franchises as they battle for the IPL 2024 crown. With high expectations and intense competition, IPL 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons yet. Whether SRH lives up to Yuvraj’s prediction or RCB fulfills the dreams of their loyal fans, one thing is certain—this tournament is going to be a thriller!

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<p data-start="541" data-end="863" class="">Former Indian cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuvraj-singh">Yuvraj Singh</a>'s wife, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hazel-keech">Hazel Keech</a>, has expressed her support for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/board-of-control-for-cricket-in-india">Board of Control for Cricket in India</a>'s (BCCI) new rule limiting family time for players during tours. She believes that while prolonged separation can be challenging, the restriction helps cricketers stay focused on their game.</p>
<p data-start="865" data-end="1104" class="">Under the rule, players&rsquo; immediate family members&mdash;including partners and children&mdash;can stay with them for 14 days after the first two weeks of a tour lasting over 45 days. On shorter tours, families can accompany players for up to a week.</p>
<p data-start="865" data-end="1104" class=""><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/exclusive-ipl-2025-the-buttler-did-itgujarat-celebrates-rajasthan-regroups-8878395">Exclusive | IPL 2025: The Buttler did it&mdash;Gujarat celebrates, Rajasthan regroups</a></strong></p>
<p data-start="865" data-end="1104" class="">&ldquo;When Yuvi was playing international cricket, he would be away for long periods, which was difficult for families, especially those with small children. However, I noticed that when I was present at matches, he would often be concerned about me, affecting his focus. So, a limited-time allowance strikes a balance," Keech was quoted as saying to ANI.</p>
<p data-start="1471" data-end="1738" class="">The BCCI introduced these restrictions following India&rsquo;s 3-1 defeat to Australia in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/border-gavaskar-trophy">Border-Gavaskar Trophy</a>. While the guidelines were included in player contracts, they were temporarily relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic to support players&rsquo; mental well-being.</p>
<p data-start="1740" data-end="1860" class="">Currently, the BCCI covers the accommodation costs of players&rsquo; families during tours but does not cover travel expenses.</p>
<h2 data-start="1740" data-end="1860">'Won't tweak the guidelines'</h2>
<p>Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear that it won&rsquo;t tweak the newly-implemented guidelines, including the 14-day cap on family travelling with the players on overseas tours.</p>
<p>However, in a recent interview, the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that the Board is in no mood to relax the rules. &ldquo;The rules were implemented after rounds of discussions with the people who are at the helm of affairs,&rdquo; Saikia said.</p>
<p>&ldquo;This policy has not been formulated overnight as it was in place for the past couple of decades, dating back to the playing days of our president, Roger Binny and maybe earlier thereto,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p data-start="1740" data-end="1860" class=""><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: Under the rule, players’ immediate family members can stay with them for 14 days after the first two weeks of a tour lasting over 45 days

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh's wife, Hazel Keech, has expressed her support for the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) new rule limiting family time for players during tours. She believes that while prolonged separation can be challenging, the restriction helps cricketers stay focused on their game. Under the rule, players’ immediate family members—including partners and children—can stay with them for 14 days after the first two weeks of a tour lasting over 45 days. On shorter tours, families can accompany players for up to a week. Also Read: Exclusive | IPL 2025: The Buttler did it—Gujarat celebrates, Rajasthan regroups “When Yuvi was playing international cricket, he would be away for long periods, which was difficult for families, especially those with small children. However, I noticed that when I was present at matches, he would often be concerned about me, affecting his focus. So, a limited-time allowance strikes a balance," Keech was quoted as saying to ANI. The BCCI introduced these restrictions following India’s 3-1 defeat to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the guidelines were included in player contracts, they were temporarily relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic to support players’ mental well-being. Currently, the BCCI covers the accommodation costs of players’ families during tours but does not cover travel expenses. 'Won't tweak the guidelines' Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it clear that it won’t tweak the newly-implemented guidelines, including the 14-day cap on family travelling with the players on overseas tours. However, in a recent interview, the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that the Board is in no mood to relax the rules. “The rules were implemented after rounds of discussions with the people who are at the helm of affairs,” Saikia said. “This policy has not been formulated overnight as it was in place for the past couple of decades, dating back to the playing days of our president, Roger Binny and maybe earlier thereto,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Yuvraj Singh's wife Hazel Keech backs BCCI’s family time rule, says it benefits players

<p>During the International Masters League (IML) 2025 final held in Raipur, a heated exchange happened between India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuvraj-singh">Yuvraj Singh</a> and West Indies' pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tino-best">Tino Best</a>. The incident took place after Best completed his over and attempted to leave the field, possibly due to an injury concern. Yuvraj flagged this to the umpire, leading to Best's return, which escalated into a verbal confrontation. West Indies Masters captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/brian-lara">Brian Lara</a> and Ambati Rayudu intervened to defuse the situation.</p>
<p>Following the spat, Yuvraj responded by hitting a massive six off Best's delivery, reminiscent of his six sixes against England's Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup after a verbal exchange with Andrew Flintoff. However, during a subsequent strategic timeout, Yuvraj and Best were seen reconciling, with Yuvraj playfully patting Best's back.</p>
<p><strong>Watch the video here:&nbsp;</strong></p>
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<h2><span>India Masters win</span></h2>
<p><span>Coming to the match, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sachin-tendulkar">Sachin Tendulkar</a> rolled back the years with a scintillating knock, while Ambati Rayudu slammed a stylish fifty as India Masters dished out an all-round show to beat West Indies Masters by six wickets and win the inaugural International Masters League on Sunday (March 16).</span></p>
<p><span>The Indian bowlers, led by Vinay Kumar (3-0-26-3) and Shahbaz Nadeem (4-1-12-2), had earlier set the tone, restricting West Indies Masters to a modest 148/7 after Brian Lara opted to bat. </span><span>In response, Tendulkar treated fans to a glimpse of his golden days, unleashing his signature strokes in his brief but memorable stay of 25 runs from 18 balls.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/pcb-serves-legal-notice-to-proteas-seamer-corbin-bosch-for-ditching-psl-for-ipl-8859703">PCB serves legal notice to Corbin Bosch for ditching PSL for IPL</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span>Ambati Rayudu (74 in 50 balls; 9x4, 3x6), on the other end, held on to anchor the chase before Yuvraj Singh (13 not out) and Stuart Binny (15 not out) sealed the chase in 17.1 overs.</span></p>
<p><span>In a Sachin vs Lara faceoff, the West Indies Masters looked set for a 180-plus total as Dwayne Smith (45 off 35 balls, 6x4, 2x6) took charge, while Lara played second fiddle opening the innings.</span></p>
<p><span>The duo were in top gear at 34 from 22 balls before Vinay Kumar halted Lara's innings. </span><span>But they reached 52/1 in the powerplay, with Smith tearing into Negi for 15 runs in an over.</span></p>
<p><span>However, the left-arm spinner Nadeem struck at the right time, castling Smith with a delivery that skidded on as he played for the turn. </span><span>Vinay Kumar was the standout performer, dismissing Lara (6) early and returning at the death to claim the prized wicket of their top-scorer Lendl Simmons (57 off 41 balls, 5x4, 1x6).</span></p>
<p><span>Despite Simmons' fighting fifty and a 61-run stand with Denesh Ramdin (12 not out), West Indies Masters lacked the finishing touch, setting the stage for Sachin's nostalgic masterclass and India Masters' emphatic title triumph.</span></p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: India Masters dished out an all-round show to beat West Indies Masters by six wickets and win the inaugural edition of International Masters League 2025

During the International Masters League (IML) 2025 final held in Raipur, a heated exchange happened between India's Yuvraj Singh and West Indies' pacer Tino Best. The incident took place after Best completed his over and attempted to leave the field, possibly due to an injury concern. Yuvraj flagged this to the umpire, leading to Best's return, which escalated into a verbal confrontation. West Indies Masters captain Brian Lara and Ambati Rayudu intervened to defuse the situation. Following the spat, Yuvraj responded by hitting a massive six off Best's delivery, reminiscent of his six sixes against England's Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup after a verbal exchange with Andrew Flintoff. However, during a subsequent strategic timeout, Yuvraj and Best were seen reconciling, with Yuvraj playfully patting Best's back. Watch the video here: • Lafda with Yuvraj vs Tino best ☠️.#IMLT20Final #YuvrajSingh #IMLT20#SachinTendulkar#INDMvsWIM#INDvsWIpic.twitter.com/9Rn6Rhs11f — Nitesh Prajapati (@itsmenitesh04) March 16, 2025 India Masters win Coming to the match, Sachin Tendulkar rolled back the years with a scintillating knock, while Ambati Rayudu slammed a stylish fifty as India Masters dished out an all-round show to beat West Indies Masters by six wickets and win the inaugural International Masters League on Sunday (March 16). The Indian bowlers, led by Vinay Kumar (3-0-26-3) and Shahbaz Nadeem (4-1-12-2), had earlier set the tone, restricting West Indies Masters to a modest 148/7 after Brian Lara opted to bat. In response, Tendulkar treated fans to a glimpse of his golden days, unleashing his signature strokes in his brief but memorable stay of 25 runs from 18 balls. Also Read: PCB serves legal notice to Corbin Bosch for ditching PSL for IPL Ambati Rayudu (74 in 50 balls; 9x4, 3x6), on the other end, held on to anchor the chase before Yuvraj Singh (13 not out) and Stuart Binny (15 not out) sealed the chase in 17.1 overs. In a Sachin vs Lara faceoff, the West Indies Masters looked set for a 180-plus total as Dwayne Smith (45 off 35 balls, 6x4, 2x6) took charge, while Lara played second fiddle opening the innings. The duo were in top gear at 34 from 22 balls before Vinay Kumar halted Lara's innings. But they reached 52/1 in the powerplay, with Smith tearing into Negi for 15 runs in an over. However, the left-arm spinner Nadeem struck at the right time, castling Smith with a delivery that skidded on as he played for the turn. Vinay Kumar was the standout performer, dismissing Lara (6) early and returning at the death to claim the prized wicket of their top-scorer Lendl Simmons (57 off 41 balls, 5x4, 1x6). Despite Simmons' fighting fifty and a 61-run stand with Denesh Ramdin (12 not out), West Indies Masters lacked the finishing touch, setting the stage for Sachin's nostalgic masterclass and India Masters' emphatic title triumph. (With inputs from agencies)

Yuvraj Singh involved in heated faceoff with West Indies pacer Tino Best during IML 2025 final- WATCH

<p>Rishabh Pant&rsquo;s unforgettable comeback from a life-threatening car crash to Test glory for India has been recognised with a nomination for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. Pant will represent both India and the sport of cricket as the world&rsquo;s biggest sports awards celebrates its 25th anniversary.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant</a>&rsquo;s story has more drama than any sports movie script: A national hero and a sporting icon who almost lost everything in an accident; a long and testing road to recovery; and finally a heroic comeback on the biggest stage, cheered on by millions of Indian cricket fans.<br>&nbsp;<br>&ldquo;I felt my time in this world was up,&rdquo; said Pant of the accident in December 2020 on the Delhi-Dehradun highway, in which he had to be pulled from his vehicle before it burst into flames. Pant was fortunate not to lose a leg and suffered multiple critical injuries before beginning a 629-day journey back to Test cricket. The movie script ended in the perfect finale&mdash;on his comeback Test, he scored a match-winning century against Bangladesh, equalling MS Dhoni&rsquo;s record for the most Test hundreds by an Indian wicketkeeper.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-bought-at-base-price-of-inr-150000-veteran-batter-ajinkya-rahane-set-to-lead-kkr-8774095">IPL 2025: Bought at base price of INR 15000000, veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane set to lead KKR</a></strong></p>
<p>Reflecting on his nomination for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award, Rishabh Pant said: &ldquo;I have always believed that the biggest virtue of life is to be grateful for everything God has blessed you with. Over the course of my life, I have focused on being positive and happy in every situation, trusting the power of self-belief and resilience to deal with every challenge. When I survived the near fatal car crash, I realised that I have been fortunate to be a blessed soul, which inspired me to work extremely hard to undo everything and return to the pitch as a better version of myself with greater motivation. I knew that my return to normal life was only half the circle of my comeback and I needed to complete the circle by being committed towards my dream of playing for India again. In 2024, I returned to play for the Indian Test team 629 days after the car crash, the year where we also won the ICC T20 World Cup."<br>&nbsp;<br>"Being nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award is very special to me and an acknowledgement to the efforts of everyone involved in my comeback, right from my family, the BCCI, doctors, medical team, support staff, trainers and the fans. This Award is a symbol of inspiration and commitment, represented by some of the greatest stories in sports. Hence, it's an honour for me to be nominated this year," he added.<br>&nbsp;<br>Pant is joined on the shortlist by gymnast Rebeca Andrade who successfully battled through a tortuous struggle with anterior cruciate ligament injuries to win gold in Paris; ski racer Lara Gut-Behrami and swimmer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ariarne-titmus" rel="dofollow">Ariarne Titmus</a>, who defended her Olympic 400m freestyle title shortly after undergoing surgery to remove a tumour on her ovary; Caeleb Dressel, who won two relay golds in the pool in Paris after a break to address his mental health, and Marc M&aacute;rquez, the Spanish Moto GP ace who won three Grands Prix after an arm injury that threatened his career.</p>
<p>Laureus Ambassador and legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said, &ldquo;I met with Rishabh in March 2023. At that point, he was well on the road to recovery from his injuries, but also still had a way to go. What struck me most was his relentless positivity. We enjoyed a good laugh in each other's company and it was that generosity of spirit and optimism which carried him through &ndash; and saw him cap a remarkable comeback with his return to Test cricket in 2024. He is an example to all sportsmen and women that maintaining a positive approach to injury and setbacks is vital to returning to competitive action.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the list of contenders for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award is a who&rsquo;s who of sporting royalty, including France&rsquo;s Olympic hero L&eacute;on Marchand, tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, pole vaulting great Mondo Duplantis, all-conquering Formula One champion <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/max-verstappen">Max Verstappen</a>, and Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar.<br><br>The ceremony will take place in Madrid, Spain, on April 21, 2025.</p>

Sports, Cricket: Nominees for the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards are decided after a vote by the world’s sports media. The ceremony will take place in  Madrid, Spain, on April 21

Rishabh Pant’s unforgettable comeback from a life-threatening car crash to Test glory for India has been recognised with a nomination for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. Pant will represent both India and the sport of cricket as the world’s biggest sports awards celebrates its 25th anniversary. Rishabh Pant’s story has more drama than any sports movie script: A national hero and a sporting icon who almost lost everything in an accident; a long and testing road to recovery; and finally a heroic comeback on the biggest stage, cheered on by millions of Indian cricket fans. “I felt my time in this world was up,” said Pant of the accident in December 2020 on the Delhi-Dehradun highway, in which he had to be pulled from his vehicle before it burst into flames. Pant was fortunate not to lose a leg and suffered multiple critical injuries before beginning a 629-day journey back to Test cricket. The movie script ended in the perfect finale—on his comeback Test, he scored a match-winning century against Bangladesh, equalling MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test hundreds by an Indian wicketkeeper. Also Read: IPL 2025: Bought at base price of INR 15000000, veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane set to lead KKR Reflecting on his nomination for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award, Rishabh Pant said: “I have always believed that the biggest virtue of life is to be grateful for everything God has blessed you with. Over the course of my life, I have focused on being positive and happy in every situation, trusting the power of self-belief and resilience to deal with every challenge. When I survived the near fatal car crash, I realised that I have been fortunate to be a blessed soul, which inspired me to work extremely hard to undo everything and return to the pitch as a better version of myself with greater motivation. I knew that my return to normal life was only half the circle of my comeback and I needed to complete the circle by being committed towards my dream of playing for India again. In 2024, I returned to play for the Indian Test team 629 days after the car crash, the year where we also won the ICC T20 World Cup." "Being nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award is very special to me and an acknowledgement to the efforts of everyone involved in my comeback, right from my family, the BCCI, doctors, medical team, support staff, trainers and the fans. This Award is a symbol of inspiration and commitment, represented by some of the greatest stories in sports. Hence, it's an honour for me to be nominated this year," he added. Pant is joined on the shortlist by gymnast Rebeca Andrade who successfully battled through a tortuous struggle with anterior cruciate ligament injuries to win gold in Paris; ski racer Lara Gut-Behrami and swimmer Ariarne Titmus, who defended her Olympic 400m freestyle title shortly after undergoing surgery to remove a tumour on her ovary; Caeleb Dressel, who won two relay golds in the pool in Paris after a break to address his mental health, and Marc Márquez, the Spanish Moto GP ace who won three Grands Prix after an arm injury that threatened his career. Laureus Ambassador and legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said, “I met with Rishabh in March 2023. At that point, he was well on the road to recovery from his injuries, but also still had a way to go. What struck me most was his relentless positivity. We enjoyed a good laugh in each other's company and it was that generosity of spirit and optimism which carried him through – and saw him cap a remarkable comeback with his return to Test cricket in 2024. He is an example to all sportsmen and women that maintaining a positive approach to injury and setbacks is vital to returning to competitive action.” Meanwhile, the list of contenders for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award is a who’s who of sporting royalty, including France’s Olympic hero Léon Marchand, tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, pole vaulting great Mondo Duplantis, all-conquering Formula One champion Max Verstappen, and Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar. The ceremony will take place in Madrid, Spain, on April 21, 2025.

After Sachin Tendulkar, Rishabh Pant becomes second Indian cricketer to be nominated for Laureus Award

<p>England captain was in awe of India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Abhishek Sharma</a> after the fifth India vs England T20I in Mumbai on Sunday (Feb 2). Sharma played an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-5th-t20i-abhishek-sharma-smashes-record-books-as-india-hit-247-in-mumbai-8684526">innings of 135 off 54</a> balls at an astonishing strike rate of 250 with 13 sixes and seven fours. Thanks to him, India posted a huge total of 247 runs and won the match by 150 runs after dismissing England for a paltry 97.</p>
<p>"We're obviously disappointed," Buttler said about the loss at the post-match presentation. The England skipper, however, gave due credit to Sharma.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-5th-t20i-i-had-the-belief-that-on-my-day-i-will-play-an-innings-like-this-says-abhishek-sharma-8685028" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">IND vs ENG 5th T20I: 'This is the best I've...', feels Varun Chakravarthy on his performance</a></p>
<p>"I've played quite a lot of cricket, and credit to Abhishek Sharma. That's as clean a ball-striking as I've seen. He played fantastically well. We always sit down and think what more could we have done. But some days, you have to give a lot of credit to the opposition. I thought he played brilliantly well," reckoned Buttler.</p>
<h2><strong>Abhishek credits coaches and captain for his innings</strong></h2>
<p>Abhishek, who bowls part time spin as well, took 2 wickets in one over and was rightfully declared Player of the Match.</p>
<p>&ldquo;You can ask any player, such matches are very few (and far between). I would say it was all possible because of the efforts I put in the practice, the backing I got from the coaches and the captain when I was not getting the runs or not bowling well,&rdquo; Abhishek said about his innings after the match</p>
<p>&ldquo;All these things calculate (work out well) at the end, and I had the belief that on my day, I will play an innings like this,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p>During his innings, the young batter broke multiple records, including the second-fastest 50 and 100 for India. He had reached his fifty off just 17 balls&mdash;second fastest to his mentor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuvraj-singh">Yuvraj Singh</a>'s 12-ball effort in 2007&mdash;and scored ton off 37 balls&mdash;right behind Rohit Sharma's 35-ball record for India.</p>

IND vs ENG: Thanks to Abhishek Sharma, India posted a huge total of 247 runs and won the match by 150 runs after dismissing England for a paltry 97. Cricket Sports

England captain was in awe of India's Abhishek Sharma after the fifth India vs England T20I in Mumbai on Sunday (Feb 2). Sharma played an innings of 135 off 54 balls at an astonishing strike rate of 250 with 13 sixes and seven fours. Thanks to him, India posted a huge total of 247 runs and won the match by 150 runs after dismissing England for a paltry 97. "We're obviously disappointed," Buttler said about the loss at the post-match presentation. The England skipper, however, gave due credit to Sharma. Also Read: IND vs ENG 5th T20I: 'This is the best I've...', feels Varun Chakravarthy on his performance "I've played quite a lot of cricket, and credit to Abhishek Sharma. That's as clean a ball-striking as I've seen. He played fantastically well. We always sit down and think what more could we have done. But some days, you have to give a lot of credit to the opposition. I thought he played brilliantly well," reckoned Buttler. Abhishek credits coaches and captain for his innings Abhishek, who bowls part time spin as well, took 2 wickets in one over and was rightfully declared Player of the Match. “You can ask any player, such matches are very few (and far between). I would say it was all possible because of the efforts I put in the practice, the backing I got from the coaches and the captain when I was not getting the runs or not bowling well,” Abhishek said about his innings after the match “All these things calculate (work out well) at the end, and I had the belief that on my day, I will play an innings like this,” he added. During his innings, the young batter broke multiple records, including the second-fastest 50 and 100 for India. He had reached his fifty off just 17 balls—second fastest to his mentor Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball effort in 2007—and scored ton off 37 balls—right behind Rohit Sharma's 35-ball record for India.

IND vs ENG: 'As clean a ball-striking as...,' England skipper Jos Buttler in awe of Abhishek Sharma

<p>India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a> hit a smashing 135 to set up a crushing 150-run win over England in the fifth T20 international and seal the series 4-1 on Sunday (Feb 2).&nbsp;</p>
<p>Opener Abhishek's incredible 54-ball knock, laced with 13 sixes, fired India, who clinched the series in the fourth T20 after scoring 247/9 batting first at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.</p>
<p>&ldquo;You can ask any player, such matches are very few (and far between). I would say it was all possible because of the efforts I put in the practice, the backing I got from the coaches and the captain when I was not getting the runs or not bowling well,&rdquo; Abhishek said in the post-match presser.</p>
<p>&ldquo;All these things calculate (work out well) at the end and I had the belief that on my day, I will play an innings like this,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<h2>'I enjoyed pace of England fast bowlers'</h2>
<p>Abhishek said he enjoyed using the pace of the England fast bowlers as well as hitting their leg-spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/adil-rashid">Adil Rashid</a> for a cumulative 13 sixes.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I do not remember half of them now to be honest,&rdquo; he quipped.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-5th-t20i-abhishek-sharma-smashes-record-books-as-india-hit-247-in-mumbai-8684526">IND vs ENG 5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma smashes record books as India hit 247 in Mumbai</a></p>
<p>&ldquo;But the way I used the pace of the bowlers over covers or even against Adil Rashid&hellip; it felt good. I try to generate the match scenarios in nets and use the bowlers the way I am going to face in the match,&rdquo; Abhishek said.</p>
<p>The 24-year-old credited India great <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuvraj-singh">Yuvraj Singh</a> for his support throughout the journey and said his special celebrations after completing his second T20I century were meant for his family.</p>
<p>&ldquo;My mother and sister are here for the match and when your parents are here and you play an innings like that in front of them, it makes you feel happy and proud for being able to share such a moment,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>The hard-hitting batsman said there is no feeling of competitiveness or insecurity between other contenders like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I met Jaiswal and Shubman yesterday (on Saturday). We are playing together since U-16, there is no such feeling. The only dream was to play for India and since all three of us are playing there is no bigger thing than that,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: Abhishek's incredible 54-ball knock, laced with 13 sixes, fired India, who clinched the series in the fourth T20, to 247-9 after being put to bat first 

India's Abhishek Sharma hit a smashing 135 to set up a crushing 150-run win over England in the fifth T20 international and seal the series 4-1 on Sunday (Feb 2). Opener Abhishek's incredible 54-ball knock, laced with 13 sixes, fired India, who clinched the series in the fourth T20 after scoring 247/9 batting first at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. “You can ask any player, such matches are very few (and far between). I would say it was all possible because of the efforts I put in the practice, the backing I got from the coaches and the captain when I was not getting the runs or not bowling well,” Abhishek said in the post-match presser. “All these things calculate (work out well) at the end and I had the belief that on my day, I will play an innings like this,” he said. 'I enjoyed pace of England fast bowlers' Abhishek said he enjoyed using the pace of the England fast bowlers as well as hitting their leg-spinner Adil Rashid for a cumulative 13 sixes. “I do not remember half of them now to be honest,” he quipped. Also Read: IND vs ENG 5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma smashes record books as India hit 247 in Mumbai “But the way I used the pace of the bowlers over covers or even against Adil Rashid… it felt good. I try to generate the match scenarios in nets and use the bowlers the way I am going to face in the match,” Abhishek said. The 24-year-old credited India great Yuvraj Singh for his support throughout the journey and said his special celebrations after completing his second T20I century were meant for his family. “My mother and sister are here for the match and when your parents are here and you play an innings like that in front of them, it makes you feel happy and proud for being able to share such a moment,” he said. The hard-hitting batsman said there is no feeling of competitiveness or insecurity between other contenders like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. “I met Jaiswal and Shubman yesterday (on Saturday). We are playing together since U-16, there is no such feeling. The only dream was to play for India and since all three of us are playing there is no bigger thing than that,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

IND vs ENG 5th T20I: I believed that on my day, I will play an innings like this, says Abhishek Sharma

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuvraj-singh">Yuvraj Singh</a>, one of cricket&rsquo;s greatest southpaws, will represent India Masters in the first edition of the International Masters League (IML), which will be played from February 22 to March 16, 2025.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A name synonymous with glory and game-changing moments, Yuvraj was one of the chief architects of India&rsquo;s victory in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, during which he famously smashed Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over. He also played a pivotal role in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/icc">ICC</a> Cricket World Cup 2011, where he was crowned Player of the Tournament for his outstanding all-round performance.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Speaking on his return to cricket as part of the India Masters team, Yuvraj Singh said, "Taking the field with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sachin-tendulkar">Sachin</a> and my other teammates feels like reliving the glory days. Playing alongside all of them brings back so many memories. For me, the IML is a tribute to the era that defined Indian cricket, and I can&rsquo;t wait to create some more unforgettable memories for all the fans who have supported us over the years."</p>
<p>Joining him in the IML&rsquo;s family of cricketing masters are South Africa&rsquo;s JP Duminy and Sri Lanka&rsquo;s Upul Tharanga, who will represent their respective nations.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-hina-munawar-appointed-first-female-manager-for-pakistan-mens-cricket-team-8682768">Champions Trophy 2025: Hina Munawar appointed first female manager for Pakistan men's cricket team</a><br><br>JP Duminy was known for his classy stroke-play, composure under pressure, and handy off-spin bowling. With over 9,000 international runs and leadership experience as South Africa&rsquo;s T20 captain, Duminy was often the stabilising force in crucial moments.&nbsp;</p>
<p>JP Duminy said, &ldquo;Representing South Africa Masters in season one of the International Masters League is a huge honour. I am looking forward to playing in a tournament that will feature the greats of the game. Cricket fans can rest assured that the cricket they will witness, will be riveting and exhilarating.&rdquo;</p>
<p>A stylish and consistent opening batter, Upul Tharanga scored over 9,000 international runs for Sri Lanka. He took on the new ball with panache to lay solid foundations for his team, often playing the anchor role and accelerating when required.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Speaking on his inclusion in the Sri Lanka Masters squad, Tharanga stated, &ldquo;I look forward to representing Sri Lanka Masters in the inaugural season of the International Masters League. The IML will be a great tournament, in which old friends and rivals will take the field and produce memorable cricket.&rdquo;</p>
<p>With the IML slated to begin on February 22, 2025, across Navi Mumbai, Rajkot and Raipur, fans can expect high-octane action, unforgettable performances and a celebration of cricket&rsquo;s golden era.</p>

Sports, Cricket: Former cricketers JP Duminy and Upul Tharanga are set to play for South Africa Masters and Sri Lanka Masters respectively in the upcoming cricket league

Yuvraj Singh, one of cricket’s greatest southpaws, will represent India Masters in the first edition of the International Masters League (IML), which will be played from February 22 to March 16, 2025. A name synonymous with glory and game-changing moments, Yuvraj was one of the chief architects of India’s victory in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, during which he famously smashed Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over. He also played a pivotal role in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, where he was crowned Player of the Tournament for his outstanding all-round performance. Speaking on his return to cricket as part of the India Masters team, Yuvraj Singh said, "Taking the field with Sachin and my other teammates feels like reliving the glory days. Playing alongside all of them brings back so many memories. For me, the IML is a tribute to the era that defined Indian cricket, and I can’t wait to create some more unforgettable memories for all the fans who have supported us over the years." Joining him in the IML’s family of cricketing masters are South Africa’s JP Duminy and Sri Lanka’s Upul Tharanga, who will represent their respective nations. Also Read: Champions Trophy 2025: Hina Munawar appointed first female manager for Pakistan men's cricket team JP Duminy was known for his classy stroke-play, composure under pressure, and handy off-spin bowling. With over 9,000 international runs and leadership experience as South Africa’s T20 captain, Duminy was often the stabilising force in crucial moments. JP Duminy said, “Representing South Africa Masters in season one of the International Masters League is a huge honour. I am looking forward to playing in a tournament that will feature the greats of the game. Cricket fans can rest assured that the cricket they will witness, will be riveting and exhilarating.” A stylish and consistent opening batter, Upul Tharanga scored over 9,000 international runs for Sri Lanka. He took on the new ball with panache to lay solid foundations for his team, often playing the anchor role and accelerating when required. Speaking on his inclusion in the Sri Lanka Masters squad, Tharanga stated, “I look forward to representing Sri Lanka Masters in the inaugural season of the International Masters League. The IML will be a great tournament, in which old friends and rivals will take the field and produce memorable cricket.” With the IML slated to begin on February 22, 2025, across Navi Mumbai, Rajkot and Raipur, fans can expect high-octane action, unforgettable performances and a celebration of cricket’s golden era.

Yuvraj Singh to represent India Masters in International Masters League

<p>India batter Abhishek Sharma smashed 20-ball fifty in IND vs ENG 1st T20I on Wednesday (Jan 22) in Kolkata on his way to 34-ball 79. Abhishek's innings helped India win the match by seven wickets and take 1-0 lead the five-T20I series. The left-hand batter hit eight sixes and five fours in his innings and equalled his mentor Yuvraj Singh's record as well.</p>
<p>Chasing 133, Abhishek added 41 runs for the first wicket with Sanju Samson (26 off 20 balls). England pacer Jofra Archer then removed Samson and skipper Suryakumar Yadav in space of three balls to give his team an opening.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> IND vs ENG 1st T20I HIGHLIGHTS: India beat England by 7 wickets</p>
<p>Abhishek, however, took the charge of the innings and added 84 runs for the third wicket with Tilak Varma (19 off 16 not out). By the time he was out India were just eight runs away from the target. Watch the shots below:</p>
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<h2><strong>Abhishek equals mentor Yuvraj's record</strong></h2>
<p>During his innings, Abhishek also equalled his mentor Yuvraj Singh's record who had also hit 20-ball fifties twice in his career, against Australia in 2007 and against Sri Lanka in 2009. Abhishek's 20-ball fifty is also the joint fourth fastest for India along with Yuvraj and Axar Patel (vs SL in 2023).</p>
<p>The 20-ball fifty is also the second fastest for India against England in T20Is behind Yuvraj's magnificent 12-ball fifty in 2007 T20 World Cup.</p>
<p>Abhishek also explained his big hitting and said during the post-match presentation: "I practice my trigger movements before the match, I knew they'd bowl short and check my patience."</p>
<h2><strong>India spinners tame England</strong></h2>
<p>Earlier, skipper Suryakumar won the toss and elected to bowl first because of dew at Eden Gardens. His decision was proved right quickly as Arshdeep Singh took two wickets inside powerplay and became India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is.</p>
<p>Spinner Varun Chakravarthy then took three wickets, including two in one over, as England failed to get any momentum despite English skipper Jos Buttler's 68.</p>
<p>The second match of the series is scheduled to be played on January 25 in Chennai.</p>

IND vs ENG, 1st T20I: India batter Abhishek Sharma smashed 20-ball fifty on his way to 34-ball 79 including eight sixes and five fours as India won by 7 wickets. Cricket Sports

India batter Abhishek Sharma smashed 20-ball fifty in IND vs ENG 1st T20I on Wednesday (Jan 22) in Kolkata on his way to 34-ball 79. Abhishek's innings helped India win the match by seven wickets and take 1-0 lead the five-T20I series. The left-hand batter hit eight sixes and five fours in his innings and equalled his mentor Yuvraj Singh's record as well. Chasing 133, Abhishek added 41 runs for the first wicket with Sanju Samson (26 off 20 balls). England pacer Jofra Archer then removed Samson and skipper Suryakumar Yadav in space of three balls to give his team an opening. Also Read: IND vs ENG 1st T20I HIGHLIGHTS: India beat England by 7 wickets Abhishek, however, took the charge of the innings and added 84 runs for the third wicket with Tilak Varma (19 off 16 not out). By the time he was out India were just eight runs away from the target. Watch the shots below: Abhishek Sharma weaving magic and how! 🪄 Follow The Match ▶️ https://t.co/4jwTIC5zzs #TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IamAbhiSharma4 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/5xhtG6IN1F — BCCI (@BCCI) January 22, 2025 Abhishek equals mentor Yuvraj's record During his innings, Abhishek also equalled his mentor Yuvraj Singh's record who had also hit 20-ball fifties twice in his career, against Australia in 2007 and against Sri Lanka in 2009. Abhishek's 20-ball fifty is also the joint fourth fastest for India along with Yuvraj and Axar Patel (vs SL in 2023). The 20-ball fifty is also the second fastest for India against England in T20Is behind Yuvraj's magnificent 12-ball fifty in 2007 T20 World Cup. Abhishek also explained his big hitting and said during the post-match presentation: "I practice my trigger movements before the match, I knew they'd bowl short and check my patience." India spinners tame England Earlier, skipper Suryakumar won the toss and elected to bowl first because of dew at Eden Gardens. His decision was proved right quickly as Arshdeep Singh took two wickets inside powerplay and became India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy then took three wickets, including two in one over, as England failed to get any momentum despite English skipper Jos Buttler's 68. The second match of the series is scheduled to be played on January 25 in Chennai.

IND vs ENG, 1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma equals Yuvraj Singh's record in India's win

<p>Former India batter Yuvraj Singh has thrown his weight behind senior batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid ongoing criticism. The duo is under a lot of heat for the batting performance after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/australia-beat-india-in-sydney-test-to-win-bgt-after-ten-years-qualify-for-wtc-final-2025-8592251">Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) loss</a> against Australia and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-win-mumbai-test-to-claim-series-3-0-becomes-first-team-to-whitewash-india-in-india-772907">0-3 whitewash</a> in home Test series against New Zealand prior to that.</p>
<p>&ldquo;These people have played much more cricket than I have. I can only give my opinion and that is that when players don't perform it is very easy to criticise them. Supporting them is difficult. Media's job is to say bad things about them, my job is to support my friends and my brothers. For me, they are my family. Simple,&rdquo; said Yuvraj, as quoted by news agency PTI.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/konstas-and-bumrah-fight-scg-sam-konstas-acknowledges-fault-in-fight-with-jasprit-bumrah-at-scg-8599369">Aussie Sam Konstas acknowledges 'my fault' in riling up Bumrah at SCG</a></p>
<h2><strong>Kohli and Rohit face heat for poor form</strong></h2>
<p>Virat Kohli scored 190 runs in nine innings across five Tests in BGT at an average of 23.75. Over half of Kohli's runs came in one innings when he scored 100 not out in second innings in Perth. Skipper Rohit also <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-retirement-news-sanjay-manjrekar-says-playing-for-india-not-rohit-decision-8593625">failed miserably</a> in the series, scoring just 31 runs in five innings across three Tests at an average of 6.20.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Yuvraj, however, did not defend India's loss against New Zealand and dubbed it as unacceptable.</p>
<p>&ldquo;In my opinion the loss to New Zealand hurts more than this because that was at home. That was not acceptable. This is still acceptable because we have lost in Australia after winning there twice. Australia have been a dominant side for the last so many years,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>Talking about their future and of India cricket team, the 2013 ODI World Cup Player of the Tournament exuded confidence in their ability to bounce back.</p>
<p>&ldquo;They are among the greatest cricketers of their time. Yes they lost but they would be much more hurt by that than us. I am sure India will bounce back. I feel that Gautam Gambhir as coach, Ajit Agarkar as selector; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah - they are the best minds in cricket right now. They have to decide what's the way for the future for Indian cricket. I am sure this will be discussed with the BCCI,&rdquo; Yuvraj added.</p>

Cricket Sports Yuvraj Singh has backed under fire Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after Australia defeated India 3-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh has thrown his weight behind senior batter Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid ongoing criticism. The duo is under a lot of heat for the batting performance after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) loss against Australia and 0-3 whitewash in home Test series against New Zealand prior to that. “These people have played much more cricket than I have. I can only give my opinion and that is that when players don't perform it is very easy to criticise them. Supporting them is difficult. Media's job is to say bad things about them, my job is to support my friends and my brothers. For me, they are my family. Simple,” said Yuvraj, as quoted by news agency PTI. Also Read: Aussie Sam Konstas acknowledges 'my fault' in riling up Bumrah at SCG Kohli and Rohit face heat for poor form Virat Kohli scored 190 runs in nine innings across five Tests in BGT at an average of 23.75. Over half of Kohli's runs came in one innings when he scored 100 not out in second innings in Perth. Skipper Rohit also failed miserably in the series, scoring just 31 runs in five innings across three Tests at an average of 6.20. Yuvraj, however, did not defend India's loss against New Zealand and dubbed it as unacceptable. “In my opinion the loss to New Zealand hurts more than this because that was at home. That was not acceptable. This is still acceptable because we have lost in Australia after winning there twice. Australia have been a dominant side for the last so many years,” he said. Talking about their future and of India cricket team, the 2013 ODI World Cup Player of the Tournament exuded confidence in their ability to bounce back. “They are among the greatest cricketers of their time. Yes they lost but they would be much more hurt by that than us. I am sure India will bounce back. I feel that Gautam Gambhir as coach, Ajit Agarkar as selector; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah - they are the best minds in cricket right now. They have to decide what's the way for the future for Indian cricket. I am sure this will be discussed with the BCCI,” Yuvraj added.

'Supporting them is difficult,' Yuvraj backs under fire Virat & Rohit

<p>A breast cancer awareness campaign that shies away from saying the word 'breasts'. Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh's non-profit organisation is receiving a lot of criticism for an ad campaign on breast cancer where breasts are being referred to as 'oranges'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Check your oranges once a month," says one of the creatives of the ad by YouWeCan Foundation. The campaign aims to spread the message that early detection of breast cancer can save a person's life. The poster shows a young woman standing in a bus, holding two oranges, while several older women are seated looking at her. One of the elderly women has a crate of oranges with her. Another poster has two women buying oranges at a marketplace.&nbsp;<br />
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The campaign is reportedly being advertised inside Delhi Metro coaches. A user shared the images on X, slamming Yuvraj Singh's organisation as well as Delhi Metro for the wrong imagery and choice of words.</p>

<p>"How will a country raise breast cancer awareness if we can’t even call breasts what they are. Saw this at Delhi Metro and like what the hell? Check your oranges? Who makes these campaigns, who approves them? Are we governed by such dumb people that they let this poster become public?," said the user with the account name Confusedicius.<br />
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"Shameful and embarrassing."</p>

<p>The user also tagged Yuvraj Singh, urging him to take down the campaign.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How will a country raise Breast Cancer Awareness is we can’t even call breasts what they are. Saw this at Delhi Metro and like what the hell? Check your oranges? Who makes these campaigns, who approves them? Are we governed by such dumb people that they let this poster become… <a href="https://t.co/YAZ5WYSxXf">pic.twitter.com/YAZ5WYSxXf</a></p>
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Slamming Delhi Metro officials, the user demanded the removal of the ad from the metro.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Check your Oranges"!<br />
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Those Carrots &amp; radishes who passed this Trash to get advertised in Delhi Metro are <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialDMRC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OfficialDMRC</a> officials. <a href="https://t.co/zu6xthSCTm">pic.twitter.com/zu6xthSCTm</a></p>
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<p>The brand's Instagram page also had another image attempting to share awareness around breast cancer. The image read as, "How well do you know your oranges?"<br />
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"Have you checked your oranges lately?" reads another message in the same post.<br />
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"It's hard to understand how we can genuinely raise awareness about something when we can’t even use the correct terminology. What kind of message are we sending? Who is approving these campaigns?," Dr Pragathi Gurram, a cardiologist, said in the comments section.</p>

<p>The post was later removed from the page after it received criticism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, senior journalist Rituparna Chatterjee slammed the campaign on LinkedIn, to which the organisation responded stating that it was 'proud' of its 'bold creative choice'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yuvraj Singh Foundation that compared breasts to oranges in their viral 'check your oranges' breast cancer awareness campaign, responded to a LinkedIn post of mine saying it was a "bold creative choice". I disagreed.<a href="https://t.co/ec7JJ3M2a2">https://t.co/ec7JJ3M2a2</a> <a href="https://t.co/lCNlEoaxgu">pic.twitter.com/lCNlEoaxgu</a></p>
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<p>YouWeCan Foundation, which reportedly works on cancer awareness in the country, was founded by Singh, a cancer survivor himself.&nbsp;</p>


A breast cancer awareness campaign that shies away from saying the word 'breasts'. Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh's non-profit organisation is receiving a lot of criticism for an ad campaign on breast cancer where breasts are being referred to as 'oranges'.

A breast cancer awareness campaign that shies away from saying the word 'breasts'. Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh's non-profit organisation is receiving a lot of criticism for an ad campaign on breast cancer where breasts are being referred to as 'oranges'. "Check your oranges once a month," says one of the creatives of the ad by YouWeCan Foundation. The campaign aims to spread the message that early detection of breast cancer can save a person's life. The poster shows a young woman standing in a bus, holding two oranges, while several older women are seated looking at her. One of the elderly women has a crate of oranges with her. Another poster has two women buying oranges at a marketplace. The campaign is reportedly being advertised inside Delhi Metro coaches. A user shared the images on X, slamming Yuvraj Singh's organisation as well as Delhi Metro for the wrong imagery and choice of words. "How will a country raise breast cancer awareness if we can’t even call breasts what they are. Saw this at Delhi Metro and like what the hell? Check your oranges? Who makes these campaigns, who approves them? Are we governed by such dumb people that they let this poster become public?," said the user with the account name Confusedicius. "Shameful and embarrassing." The user also tagged Yuvraj Singh, urging him to take down the campaign. Take a look at the viral post: How will a country raise Breast Cancer Awareness is we can’t even call breasts what they are. Saw this at Delhi Metro and like what the hell? Check your oranges? Who makes these campaigns, who approves them? Are we governed by such dumb people that they let this poster become… pic.twitter.com/YAZ5WYSxXf — Confusedicius (@Erroristotle) October 22, 2024 × Soon enough, more chimed in with similar reactions. Slamming Delhi Metro officials, the user demanded the removal of the ad from the metro. "This advertisement is one of the most tone-deaf advertisements I have ever seen. Will you put up any advertisement if someone pays you? Please remove this," the user said. @OfficialDMRC this advertisement is one of the most tone deaf advertisements I have ever seen. Will you put up any advertisement if someone pays you? Please remove this. @YOUWECAN - get this off the metro. This advert is a no go. — Confusedicius (@Erroristotle) October 22, 2024 × "Check your Oranges"! The BANANA who dreamt this 'ORANGE' is Yuvraj Singh @YUVSTRONG12 and his foundation @YOUWECAN. Those Carrots & radishes who passed this Trash to get advertised in Delhi Metro are @OfficialDMRC officials. pic.twitter.com/zu6xthSCTm — RAHUL (@RahulSeeker) October 23, 2024 × The brand's Instagram page also had another image attempting to share awareness around breast cancer. The image read as, "How well do you know your oranges?" "Have you checked your oranges lately?" reads another message in the same post. "It's hard to understand how we can genuinely raise awareness about something when we can’t even use the correct terminology. What kind of message are we sending? Who is approving these campaigns?," Dr Pragathi Gurram, a cardiologist, said in the comments section. The post was later removed from the page after it received criticism. Meanwhile, senior journalist Rituparna Chatterjee slammed the campaign on LinkedIn, to which the organisation responded stating that it was 'proud' of its 'bold creative choice'. Yuvraj Singh Foundation that compared breasts to oranges in their viral 'check your oranges' breast cancer awareness campaign, responded to a LinkedIn post of mine saying it was a "bold creative choice". I disagreed.https://t.co/ec7JJ3M2a2 pic.twitter.com/lCNlEoaxgu — Rituparna Chatterjee (@MasalaBai) October 23, 2024 × YouWeCan Foundation, which reportedly works on cancer awareness in the country, was founded by Singh, a cancer survivor himself.

‘Check your oranges’: Yuvraj Singh’s NGO slammed for tone deaf campaign around breast cancer

<p>India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in chase of 128 in the first T20I, in Gwalior, on Sunday (Oct 6). After Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy's three-fers, India dismissed the Najmul Shanto-led Bangla Tigers for 127 in 19.5 overs. The hosts chased down the paltry score in 11.5 overs, courtesy of quickfire knocks from Sanju Samson, skipper Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (who top-scored with a 16-ball 39*). Opener Abhishek Sharma also started off on a positive note before being run-out for a 7-ball 16. Post India's win, Sharma&nbsp;shared a post on Instagram, but was slammed by his mentor Yuvraj Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following India's easy win, Abhishek took to his Instagram handle and shared a post,&nbsp;showing the best moments for him from Gwalior.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the 42-year-old Yuvraj wasn't impressed with his disciple throwing away a good start and being out for 16. Thus, he schooled Abhishek and wrote in the comment section, "only if we apply our brains properly". Here is his reply:</p>

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<p>Yuvraj has been a mentor to Abhishek for quite some time. After the latter's maiden international century, which came during the five T20Is versus Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe in July, Abhishek revealed how Yuvraj helped him climb up the ladder. He said, "I had called Yuvi paji after the first match and I don't know why, but he was very happy, he was like that's a good start. I think he must be proud today as well, just like my family. So I am really happy, and it is all because of him as well, the hard work that he has put on me. For 2-3 years, he has been working really hard on me and not just cricket, even off the field as well. So, it's a big moment."</p>

<p>Surya-led India will lock horns with Bangladesh in the second and penultimate T20I on Wednesday (Oct 9) in New Delhi. Abhishek will look to score big after a missed opportunity in the series opener.</p>


India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in chase of 128 in the first T20I, in Gwalior, on Sunday (Oct 6). After Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy's three-fers, India dismissed the Najmul Shanto-led Bangla Tigers for 127 in 19.

India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in chase of 128 in the first T20I, in Gwalior, on Sunday (Oct 6). After Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy's three-fers, India dismissed the Najmul Shanto-led Bangla Tigers for 127 in 19.5 overs. The hosts chased down the paltry score in 11.5 overs, courtesy of quickfire knocks from Sanju Samson, skipper Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Hardik Pandya (who top-scored with a 16-ball 39*). Opener Abhishek Sharma also started off on a positive note before being run-out for a 7-ball 16. Post India's win, Sharma shared a post on Instagram, but was slammed by his mentor Yuvraj Singh. Following India's easy win, Abhishek took to his Instagram handle and shared a post, showing the best moments for him from Gwalior. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhishek Sharma (@abhisheksharma_4) × Also read: England star 'gutted' after being overlooked as replacement for Ben Stokes for Pakistan Test series However, the 42-year-old Yuvraj wasn't impressed with his disciple throwing away a good start and being out for 16. Thus, he schooled Abhishek and wrote in the comment section, "only if we apply our brains properly". Here is his reply: Yuvraj has been a mentor to Abhishek for quite some time. After the latter's maiden international century, which came during the five T20Is versus Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe in July, Abhishek revealed how Yuvraj helped him climb up the ladder. He said, "I had called Yuvi paji after the first match and I don't know why, but he was very happy, he was like that's a good start. I think he must be proud today as well, just like my family. So I am really happy, and it is all because of him as well, the hard work that he has put on me. For 2-3 years, he has been working really hard on me and not just cricket, even off the field as well. So, it's a big moment." Surya-led India will lock horns with Bangladesh in the second and penultimate T20I on Wednesday (Oct 9) in New Delhi. Abhishek will look to score big after a missed opportunity in the series opener.

Only if we apply our brains: Yuvraj SLAMS his disciple Abhishek Sharma after flop show in Gwalior T20I

<p>Yuvraj Singh, former Indian all-rounder, had a glorious run in&nbsp;international cricket. He retired with 8,701 ODI and 1,171 T20I runs along with 139 wickets in the two formats. In Tests, he scored 1,900 runs in 40 matches, along with nine wickets,&nbsp;and never was a force to reckon with in whites. He, however, became a household name by playing an integral part in MS Dhoni-led India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs. During his career, Yuvraj's name made the headlines for dating several actresses. Recently, the former cricketer shared an interesting incident where his then girlfriend, who is currently a famous Indian actress, followed him to Canberra&nbsp;during India's 2007/08 tour of Australia.</p>

<p>During the latest episode of Club Prairie Fire podcast, also featuring veterans Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan, Yuvraj revealed, "I was dating an actress, I won't name her; (She is) very good at the moment and very experienced. She was shooting in Adelaide. I told her, listen, let's not meet for a bit because I'm on Australia tour, and need to focus. She followed me to Canberra in the bus. In two Tests, I didn't get many runs. And I was like, 'what are you doing here?' And she was like, ‘I want to spend time with you'."</p>

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<p>Yuvi further said, "So, I met her in the night and we began chatting. I told her you need to focus on your career and I need to focus on mine, because I'm on Australia tour and you know what that means. Anyway, we were leaving for Adelaide from Canberra and she packed my suitcase."</p>

<p>"In the morning, I was like ‘where are my shoes'? She said, ‘I packed them'. I asked, ‘How would I go on the bus'? And she said, 'Wear mine'. She had these pink slip-ons. And I was like, 'Oh my god'. I had to wear those pink slip-ons, and I was carrying my bag in front of my shoes to hide them. The guys saw it, and they clapped for me. I had to wear pink slip-ons to the airport until I bought flip-flops there," he added.</p>

<p>At present, Rohit Sharma-led India are hosting Bangladesh in the second and final Test, which got underway on Friday morning (Sep 27) in Kanpur. They aim to finish off the series with a 2-0 scoreline before hosting New Zealand in three Tests. From thereon, India will travel to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring five Test matches.&nbsp;</p>


Yuvraj Singh, former Indian all-rounder, had a glorious run in international cricket. He retired with 8,701 ODI and 1,171 T20I runs along with 139 wickets in the two formats.

Yuvraj Singh, former Indian all-rounder, had a glorious run in international cricket. He retired with 8,701 ODI and 1,171 T20I runs along with 139 wickets in the two formats. In Tests, he scored 1,900 runs in 40 matches, along with nine wickets, and never was a force to reckon with in whites. He, however, became a household name by playing an integral part in MS Dhoni-led India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs. During his career, Yuvraj's name made the headlines for dating several actresses. Recently, the former cricketer shared an interesting incident where his then girlfriend, who is currently a famous Indian actress, followed him to Canberra during India's 2007/08 tour of Australia. During the latest episode of Club Prairie Fire podcast, also featuring veterans Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan, Yuvraj revealed, "I was dating an actress, I won't name her; (She is) very good at the moment and very experienced. She was shooting in Adelaide. I told her, listen, let's not meet for a bit because I'm on Australia tour, and need to focus. She followed me to Canberra in the bus. In two Tests, I didn't get many runs. And I was like, 'what are you doing here?' And she was like, ‘I want to spend time with you'." Also read: IPL 2025: Dwayne Bravo leaves CSK to succeed Gautam Gambhir as KKR mentor Yuvi further said, "So, I met her in the night and we began chatting. I told her you need to focus on your career and I need to focus on mine, because I'm on Australia tour and you know what that means. Anyway, we were leaving for Adelaide from Canberra and she packed my suitcase." "In the morning, I was like ‘where are my shoes'? She said, ‘I packed them'. I asked, ‘How would I go on the bus'? And she said, 'Wear mine'. She had these pink slip-ons. And I was like, 'Oh my god'. I had to wear those pink slip-ons, and I was carrying my bag in front of my shoes to hide them. The guys saw it, and they clapped for me. I had to wear pink slip-ons to the airport until I bought flip-flops there," he added. At present, Rohit Sharma-led India are hosting Bangladesh in the second and final Test, which got underway on Friday morning (Sep 27) in Kanpur. They aim to finish off the series with a 2-0 scoreline before hosting New Zealand in three Tests. From thereon, India will travel to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, featuring five Test matches.

Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour

<p>Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj has launched a fresh attack on MS Dhoni for 'ruining' his son's career. Yograj, who has often slammed Dhoni, feels Yuvraj had more to offer to Team India but his career was cut short by four to five years due to former Indian captain Dhoni. Further, Yograj stated that Yuvraj deserved to be honoured with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award, for his services to Indian cricket during his illustrious career.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking to the Switch YouTube channel, Yograj said, "I won’t forgive MS Dhoni. He should look at himself in the mirror. He is a very prominent cricketer, I salute him. But what he did to my son is unforgivable. Everything is coming to light now, and it can never be forgiven."</p>

<p>He further added on Dhoni, "That man has ruined my son's life, who could have played for four to five more years. I challenge everyone to have a son like Yuvraj. Even Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have said that there will never be another Yuvraj Singh.&nbsp;India should award him the Bharat Ratna for playing through cancer and winning the World Cup for the country."</p>

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<p>Yuvraj, who retired from international cricket in 2019 with 1900, 8,701&nbsp;and 1,177 runs in Tests, ODIs and T20Is respectively, played a key role in Dhoni-led India's victorious run in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup. In the 2011 ODI WC, at home, Yuvraj ended with 362 runs and 15 scalps to be awarded as the Player-of-the-Tournament. He stepped away from international cricket for a while soon after the WC win after being diagnosed with cancer. He overcame the deadly disease and returned to the national side in 2012 but was never able to cement his place in any format.</p>

<p>Moreover, Yuvraj and Dhoni played as many as 273 matches together for India, being the face of India's white-ball formats. They forged a successful pair in the middle-order but reports often surfaced on things not being great between the two when Yuvraj was ousted from the side. However, Yuvraj, in particular, has often rubbished such claims, saying that the two often shared a healthy professional relationship.</p>


Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj has launched a fresh attack on MS Dhoni for 'ruining' his son's career. Yograj, who has often slammed Dhoni, feels Yuvraj had more to offer to Team India but his career was cut short by four to five years due to former Indian captain Dhoni.

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj has launched a fresh attack on MS Dhoni for 'ruining' his son's career. Yograj, who has often slammed Dhoni, feels Yuvraj had more to offer to Team India but his career was cut short by four to five years due to former Indian captain Dhoni. Further, Yograj stated that Yuvraj deserved to be honoured with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award, for his services to Indian cricket during his illustrious career. Talking to the Switch YouTube channel, Yograj said, "I won’t forgive MS Dhoni. He should look at himself in the mirror. He is a very prominent cricketer, I salute him. But what he did to my son is unforgivable. Everything is coming to light now, and it can never be forgiven." He further added on Dhoni, "That man has ruined my son's life, who could have played for four to five more years. I challenge everyone to have a son like Yuvraj. Even Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have said that there will never be another Yuvraj Singh. India should award him the Bharat Ratna for playing through cancer and winning the World Cup for the country." Also read: 'Gets involved in...,' Umpire Anil Chaudhary on India skipper Rohit Sharma's attitude on field Yuvraj, who retired from international cricket in 2019 with 1900, 8,701 and 1,177 runs in Tests, ODIs and T20Is respectively, played a key role in Dhoni-led India's victorious run in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup. In the 2011 ODI WC, at home, Yuvraj ended with 362 runs and 15 scalps to be awarded as the Player-of-the-Tournament. He stepped away from international cricket for a while soon after the WC win after being diagnosed with cancer. He overcame the deadly disease and returned to the national side in 2012 but was never able to cement his place in any format. Moreover, Yuvraj and Dhoni played as many as 273 matches together for India, being the face of India's white-ball formats. They forged a successful pair in the middle-order but reports often surfaced on things not being great between the two when Yuvraj was ousted from the side. However, Yuvraj, in particular, has often rubbished such claims, saying that the two often shared a healthy professional relationship.

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<p>This is sure to be one of the most exciting stories to tell. Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will now get to tell his life story as he announces a biopic on his journey of becoming a cricketing sensation and fighting cancer to reach where he is today.</p>

<p>Yuvraj Singh has inspired millions of cricket fans and the Indian studio T-series promises to tell his story unhinged. The biopic will chronicle the life and career of the Indian cricketing icon who has triumphed both off and on screen.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Yuvraj Singh biopic to tell his life story -- World Cup to cancer</strong></h2>

<p>T-series and <em>Animal</em> producer Ravi Bhagchandka are coming together to tell the life story of Yuvraj Singh. Ravi Bhagchandka will co-produce via 200 Not Out Cinema. The biopic marks the second time Bhagchandka has brought a cricketer’s life to the big screen, following the 2017 <em>Sachin Tendulkar documentary Sachin: A Billion Dreams</em>.</p>

<p>Yuvraj Singh’s life has been nothing short of a dramatic film as he debuted in the Punjab Under-16 cricket team aged 13. In the 2000 Under-19 World Cup, which India won, Yuvraj Singh was player of the tournament and was inducted into the senior team. He quickly became known for his aggressive left-handed batting style and electric fielding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His career reached new heights during India’s 2007 T20 World Cup-winning campaign, where he famously hit six sixes in a single over against England bowler Stuart Broad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We can expect the film to reimagine the scene so that fans of cricket can reminisce about the iconic moment. Yuvraj Singh, in addition, was also crucial to India’s 2011 World Cup victory, where he was awarded player of the series.</p>

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<p>It’s not always been colourful for the cricketer. The cricketer was diagnosed with cancer in 2011. He took a break, got treated and bounced back in international cricket. His comeback in 2012 was nothing short of heroic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was also successful in the shorter formats of the game – The Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament. He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2019.</p>

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<h2><strong>Yuvraj Singh on planned biopic</strong></h2>

<p>T-Series head Bhushan Kumar said, “Yuvraj Singh’s life is a compelling narrative of resilience, triumph, and passion. His journey from a promising cricketer to a cricketing hero, and then to a hero in real life, is truly inspiring. I am thrilled to bring a story that needs to be told and heard through the big screen and to celebrate his extraordinary achievements.”</p>

<p>Yuvraj Singh added,&nbsp;“I am deeply honoured that my story will be showcased to millions of my fans across the globe by Bhushan-ji and Ravi. Cricket has been my greatest love and source of strength through all the highs and lows. I hope this film inspires others to overcome their own challenges and pursue their dreams with unwavering passion.”</p>

<p>The director and cast of the biopic are still being finalised.</p>


This is sure to be one of the most exciting stories to tell. Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will now get to tell his life story as he announces a biopic on his journey of becoming a cricketing sensation and fighting cancer to reach where he is today.

This is sure to be one of the most exciting stories to tell. Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will now get to tell his life story as he announces a biopic on his journey of becoming a cricketing sensation and fighting cancer to reach where he is today. Yuvraj Singh has inspired millions of cricket fans and the Indian studio T-series promises to tell his story unhinged. The biopic will chronicle the life and career of the Indian cricketing icon who has triumphed both off and on screen. Yuvraj Singh biopic to tell his life story -- World Cup to cancer T-series and Animal producer Ravi Bhagchandka are coming together to tell the life story of Yuvraj Singh. Ravi Bhagchandka will co-produce via 200 Not Out Cinema. The biopic marks the second time Bhagchandka has brought a cricketer’s life to the big screen, following the 2017 Sachin Tendulkar documentary Sachin: A Billion Dreams. Yuvraj Singh’s life has been nothing short of a dramatic film as he debuted in the Punjab Under-16 cricket team aged 13. In the 2000 Under-19 World Cup, which India won, Yuvraj Singh was player of the tournament and was inducted into the senior team. He quickly became known for his aggressive left-handed batting style and electric fielding. His career reached new heights during India’s 2007 T20 World Cup-winning campaign, where he famously hit six sixes in a single over against England bowler Stuart Broad. We can expect the film to reimagine the scene so that fans of cricket can reminisce about the iconic moment. Yuvraj Singh, in addition, was also crucial to India’s 2011 World Cup victory, where he was awarded player of the series. Also read: Three 18-year-old men arrested for killing General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor It’s not always been colourful for the cricketer. The cricketer was diagnosed with cancer in 2011. He took a break, got treated and bounced back in international cricket. His comeback in 2012 was nothing short of heroic. He was also successful in the shorter formats of the game – The Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament. He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2019. Also read: Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen arrested for throwing wife out of house, now out on bail Yuvraj Singh on planned biopic T-Series head Bhushan Kumar said, “Yuvraj Singh’s life is a compelling narrative of resilience, triumph, and passion. His journey from a promising cricketer to a cricketing hero, and then to a hero in real life, is truly inspiring. I am thrilled to bring a story that needs to be told and heard through the big screen and to celebrate his extraordinary achievements.” Yuvraj Singh added, “I am deeply honoured that my story will be showcased to millions of my fans across the globe by Bhushan-ji and Ravi. Cricket has been my greatest love and source of strength through all the highs and lows. I hope this film inspires others to overcome their own challenges and pursue their dreams with unwavering passion.” The director and cast of the biopic are still being finalised.

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh's biopic in works, will showcase his World Cup triumph, cancer struggle

<p>Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has formally apologised after landing in a controversy for a video posted on his social media handle on Monday (Jul&nbsp;15). Harbhajan, who helped India champs win the inaugural season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) had posted a video of him limping on the soundtrack of the popular Bollywood number 'Tauba Tauba' but was met with angry reactions. Harbhajan was joined by former teammates and 2011 ODI World Cup members Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh in the video posted on Sunday.</p>

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<h2><strong>Harbhajan Singh offers an apology</strong></h2>

<p>"Just wanted to clear to our people who are complaining about our recent videos of 'Tauba Tauba' on social media after winning the championship here in England. We didn't want to hurt anyone's sentiments. We respect every individual and community and this video was just to reflect on our bodies after playing continuous cricket for 15 days,” Harbhajan wrote on his Instagram.</p>

<p>"SORE bodies. We are not trying to insult or offend anyone. Still, if people think we have done something wrong. All I can say from my side SORRY to everyone. Please let's stop this here and move forward. Stay happy and healthy," he added.</p>

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<h2><strong>What was the controversy?</strong></h2>

<p>After India Champions won the WCL 2024, Harbhajan on his Instagram handle posted a video of him along with Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina where they would act like differently-abled players. However, the video celebration did not go well with everyone from the Indian society and Harbhajan was caught cold and criticised for his actions.</p>

<p>A police complaint was filed by Arman Ali, the executive director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), against the three cricketers. The head of Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) Ravi Chauhan revealed that he had a conversation with Harbhajan and spoke to him on how the video is hurting the people.</p>


Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has formally apologised after landing in a controversy for a video posted on his social media handle on Monday (Jul 15). Harbhajan, who helped India champs win the inaugural season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) had posted a video of him limping on the soundtrack of the popular Bollywood number 'Tauba Tauba' but was met with angry reactions.

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has formally apologised after landing in a controversy for a video posted on his social media handle on Monday (Jul 15). Harbhajan, who helped India champs win the inaugural season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) had posted a video of him limping on the soundtrack of the popular Bollywood number 'Tauba Tauba' but was met with angry reactions. Harbhajan was joined by former teammates and 2011 ODI World Cup members Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh in the video posted on Sunday. 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/mCMCquRbbZ — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 15, 2024 × Harbhajan Singh offers an apology "Just wanted to clear to our people who are complaining about our recent videos of 'Tauba Tauba' on social media after winning the championship here in England. We didn't want to hurt anyone's sentiments. We respect every individual and community and this video was just to reflect on our bodies after playing continuous cricket for 15 days,” Harbhajan wrote on his Instagram. "SORE bodies. We are not trying to insult or offend anyone. Still, if people think we have done something wrong. All I can say from my side SORRY to everyone. Please let's stop this here and move forward. Stay happy and healthy," he added. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics 2024: 'India, Bharat, Hindustan,' Virat Kohli's special message to Indian athletes | WATCH What was the controversy? After India Champions won the WCL 2024, Harbhajan on his Instagram handle posted a video of him along with Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina where they would act like differently-abled players. However, the video celebration did not go well with everyone from the Indian society and Harbhajan was caught cold and criticised for his actions. A police complaint was filed by Arman Ali, the executive director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), against the three cricketers. The head of Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) Ravi Chauhan revealed that he had a conversation with Harbhajan and spoke to him on how the video is hurting the people.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh apologises after landing in controversy over 'Tauba Tauba' video

<p>India Champions beat Pakistan Champions in World Championship of Legends Final on Saturday (Jul 13) in Birmingham, England and Pak skipper Younis Khan was made to eat his words.</p>

<p>Khan, after beating Indian Champions in the league stage, had said: "We took the revenge by defeating India," referring to Pakistan's loss to India in the recently concluded 2024 T20 World Cup.</p>

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<p>While India went on to win the T20 World Cup, India Champions also beat Pakistan Champions to win the WCL trophy.</p>

<p>Speaking after the match, Younis said: "Congratulations to India, they played like true legends."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They excelled in all three departments. Our game plan was to build a defendable total, but crucial partnerships are essential in finals. India formed the partnerships needed to chase down our score, something we failed to do, unlike in the semi-finals where we had strong partnerships," he added.</p>

<p>Batting first, Pakistan Champions scored 156/6 in 20 overs. Shoaib Malik top scored for them with 41 off 36 balls while opener Kamran Akmal hit 24 off 19. Anureet Singh was the pick of bowlers for India Champions with 3/43 in his quota of four overs.</p>

<p>During the chase, Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu gave India a flying start, adding 34 runs in two and a half overs. Aamer Yamin then took Uthappa and Suresh Raina out in the same over to peg India back.</p>

<p>Rayudu was next to get out after scoring 50 after adding 60 runs with Gurkeerat Singh Mann (34) as India needed 59 in last nine overs.</p>

<p>Yusuf Pathan played handy innings of 30 off 16 and added 42 crucial runs with skipper Yuvraj Singh (15 not out) as India touched 150 in the 19th over. Yusuf's brother Irfan Pathan hit the winning runs as India Champions chased the total down in 19.1 overs and won by five wickets.<br />
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India Champions beat Pakistan Champions in World Championship of Legends Final on Saturday (Jul 13) in Birmingham, England and Pak skipper Younis Khan was made to eat his words.

India Champions beat Pakistan Champions in World Championship of Legends Final on Saturday (Jul 13) in Birmingham, England and Pak skipper Younis Khan was made to eat his words. Khan, after beating Indian Champions in the league stage, had said: "We took the revenge by defeating India," referring to Pakistan's loss to India in the recently concluded 2024 T20 World Cup. Also Read: Ganguly on replacing Kohli with Rohit as India captain - ‘When I appointed him everyone was abusing...' While India went on to win the T20 World Cup, India Champions also beat Pakistan Champions to win the WCL trophy. Speaking after the match, Younis said: "Congratulations to India, they played like true legends." "They excelled in all three departments. Our game plan was to build a defendable total, but crucial partnerships are essential in finals. India formed the partnerships needed to chase down our score, something we failed to do, unlike in the semi-finals where we had strong partnerships," he added. Batting first, Pakistan Champions scored 156/6 in 20 overs. Shoaib Malik top scored for them with 41 off 36 balls while opener Kamran Akmal hit 24 off 19. Anureet Singh was the pick of bowlers for India Champions with 3/43 in his quota of four overs. During the chase, Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu gave India a flying start, adding 34 runs in two and a half overs. Aamer Yamin then took Uthappa and Suresh Raina out in the same over to peg India back. Rayudu was next to get out after scoring 50 after adding 60 runs with Gurkeerat Singh Mann (34) as India needed 59 in last nine overs. Yusuf Pathan played handy innings of 30 off 16 and added 42 crucial runs with skipper Yuvraj Singh (15 not out) as India touched 150 in the 19th over. Yusuf's brother Irfan Pathan hit the winning runs as India Champions chased the total down in 19.1 overs and won by five wickets.

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