Although the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 is going on but one of the saddest news related to the world of cricket today is that India’s prolific all-rounder Yuvraj Singh announced his decision to retire from International cricket and hang up his boots. In a press conference in Mumbai today, the flamboyant cricketer said, “It's was great rollercoaster ride and beautiful story but it has to come to an end. It was the right time to go. I have decided to move on.” It’s an end of an era and fans of Yuvi have been pouring emotional and heartfelt messages for Yuvraj as he retires from cricket.
On Yuvraj’s retirement, everybody right from his teammates to Bollywood celebrities took to social media to thank the cricketer for his service and to wish him all the luck. However, one special message came from his wife actress Hazel Keech who shared a photo of Yuvi from the press conference and wrote a motivational message, “And, with that, its the end of an era. Be proud of yourself husband, now onto the next chapter.... love you.”
Several cricketers like Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammad Kaif, Virender Sehwag, Ishant Sharma and Bollywood celebs like Varun Dhawan, Neha Dhupia, Raveena Tandon, Angad Bedi, Anushka Sharma, Huma Qureshi, Suniel Shetty, Saina Nehwal also poured in their good wishes for Yuvraj. Take a look below:
Congratulations on a wonderful career playing for the country paji. You gave us so many memories and victories and I wish you the best for life and everything ahead. Absolute champion. @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/LXSWNSQXog
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 10, 2019
Thank you, Yuvi paaji for all the guidance, support & love. You are one of the best left-handed batsmen I have come across. I always looked up to your style & batting technique, have learnt so much from you! Wish you prosperity & success in your new journey. Rab rakha pic.twitter.com/AQH4LkgS0Q
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 10, 2019
Players will come and go,but players like @YUVSTRONG12 are very rare to find. Gone through many difficult times but thrashed disease,thrashed bowlers & won hearts. Inspired so many people with his fight & will-power. Wish you the best in life,Yuvi #YuvrajSingh. Best wishes always pic.twitter.com/sUNAoTyNa8
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 10, 2019
One of the greatest match-winners in the history of the game,a fighter who built an extraordinary career through difficult challenges & came out a winner every time-We all are so proud of you #YuvrajSingh , u can be very proud of what u have you done for our country @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/w4wUe31De0
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 10, 2019
This day will never happen again cause natural talent like @YUVSTRONG12 will never b born again ... will miss u Yuvi ... thank u pic.twitter.com/Drpbk2Aapo
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) June 10, 2019
Thank u @YUVSTRONG12 for all the memories and always being a great ambassador of the game #yuvrajsinghretires pic.twitter.com/kLao4K45zM
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) June 10, 2019
We will miss u world champion @YUVSTRONG12 ... u have given us great memories and victories to cherish ... I wish u all the best for the future ..I m sure cricket will miss u a lot too
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) June 10, 2019
You are a true fighter @YUVSTRONG12 brother . May you spend rest of your life with happiness. We all love you brother #yuvarajsingh #Respect #Legend #Yuvrajsinghretires pic.twitter.com/Shwoz25xCk
— Kabir Duhan Singh (@Kabirduhansingh) June 10, 2019
Thank you for the memories @YUVSTRONG12 . You've been a warrior and inspiration to so many. I wish you the best in the next inning of your life
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) June 10, 2019
Thank you so much for all the memories @YUVSTRONG12 you will always be my fave .. love always and all the best for everything that lies ahead my friend
— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) June 10, 2019
Thank you jersey no 12... what an innings#Yuvrajsingh #YuvrajSinghRetires #itstime pic.twitter.com/OGkwCKTO8C
— ANGAD BEDI! (@Imangadbedi) June 10, 2019
Thank you for the service you have done to Indian cricket. A true champion who carried himself with decorum at all times. You made memories on the field and off which we as Indian fans shall always cherish. It’s Time.. #Yuvrajsingh #YuvrajSinghRetires #jerseyno12 pic.twitter.com/3Iu11LjegP
— ANGAD BEDI! (@Imangadbedi) June 10, 2019
I would always be asked this question..who are your favourite cricketers n One of the names in my reply would always b ur name @YUVSTRONG12 ...that’s never going to change ..The life n times of @YUVSTRONG12 ...you will always b missed but never forgotten our friend our hero... pic.twitter.com/9353zv0miI
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) June 10, 2019
Dear @YUVSTRONG12 .A heartbreaking brave decision.entertained us with ur brilliant innings always.Made India proud,true son of the soil,won for us,6 sixes,T-20 WC against England,is etched in our minds https://t.co/WD4hOSAYgo wishes for your futureendeavours.#YuvrajSinghretires
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) June 10, 2019
Yuvi paji! I still remember when I played my 2nd test match against Pakistan in Bangalore and u were there I was quietly sitting in a corner as I was youngster, so you approached me and said-tension na le enjoy the journey of test cricket! All the best for future!! @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/OKXeAYZJp7
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) June 10, 2019
Yuvraj has the distinction of being the only player to play in all ICC World Cup and won all of them and was named the Player of the series in U-15 World Cup, U-19 World Cup, T-20 World Cup and in 2011 World Cup. His feat of smashing six sixes in a single over against Stuart Broad in 2007 World T20 World Cup will be forever remembered. Yuvraj has a staggering 8,701 runs and 111 wickets to his name in ODIs, with 1,177 runs and 28 wickets in T20Is and is known to be one of the greatest limited over players to play for India. The cricketer made a smashing comeback after defeating cancer as well.
Your innings will always be cherished Yuvraj!
(Source: Instagram/Twitter)
