Yuvraj Singh booked for 'casteist slur' against Yuzvendra Chahal
3 years, 10 months ago

Yuvraj Singh booked for 'casteist slur' against Yuzvendra Chahal

India TV News  

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been booked by Haryana Police in an eight-month-old complaint of making a "casteist slur" against Yuzvendra Chahal, officials said on Monday. A complaint was lodged against Yuvraj by Hisar-based Dalit activist Rajan Kalsan in June last year for allegedly using the "casteist slur". The former India all-rounder was on Sunday booked by the Hansi Police in Hisar district under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act. "I request you to press appropriate charges against Yuvraj Singh and arrest him," said the complainant.

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Virat Kohli cut short Yuvraj Singh's career? Uthappa reveals fitness test drama
6 hours, 43 minutes ago

Virat Kohli cut short Yuvraj Singh's career? Uthappa reveals fitness test drama

India Today  

Former batter Robin Uthappa has indirectly held Virat Kohli's captaincy responsible for cutting short Yuvraj Singh's international cricket career after the star all-rounder's cancer battle. Uthappa claimed that Yuvraj's request for certain fitness concessions, following his recovery from cancer, was denied by Kohli, who was then the captain of the Indian team. Yuvraj Singh, widely regarded as one of India's …

Bollywood biopic on star cricketer Yuvraj Singh announced, Bhushan Kumar's T-series to produce it
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bollywood biopic on star cricketer Yuvraj Singh announced, Bhushan Kumar's T-series to produce it

India TV News  

Many films have been made about the lives of Indian cricketers in Bollywood. The biopic based on the life of cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been officially announced. Different moments of Yuvi's life will be shown in the film Yuvraj Singh is known for his significant contributions to Indian cricket, including his key role in India's victories in the 2007 ICC …

Yuvraj Singh is my idol: SRH's Vivrant Sharma reveals how he learnt from legendary Indian all-rounder
2 years ago

Yuvraj Singh is my idol: SRH's Vivrant Sharma reveals how he learnt from legendary Indian all-rounder

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir player Vivrant Sharma was one of the surprise picks in the Indian Premier League 2023 auction. Vivrant spoke to IndiaToday.in in an exclusive chat and revealed that Yuvraj Singh is his favourite player. Vivrant also recounted his experience with former India player Irfan Pathan and said that Pathan's words changed his life. Sharma would be joining his …

Yuvraj Singh held in alleged casteist remarks case, released later: Haryana police
3 years, 2 months ago

Yuvraj Singh held in alleged casteist remarks case, released later: Haryana police

Deccan Chronicle  

Hisar: The Haryana Police on Sunday said cricketer Yuvraj Singh was arrested and released on bail in an alleged casteist remarks case in compliance with a high court order. Superintendent of Police Nitika Gahlaut said over the phone, "We only made a formal arrest and he was released on bail in compliance of the orders of the Punjab and Haryana …

Yuvraj Singh arrested and released on bail by Haryana police for using casteist slur against Yuzvendra Chahal
3 years, 2 months ago

Yuvraj Singh arrested and released on bail by Haryana police for using casteist slur against Yuzvendra Chahal

India Today  

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh was arrested and released on interim bail by Haryana Police for using a casteist slur against spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. The case was registered against Yuvraj Singh on Sunday in the Hansi police station of Hisar. I believe in the dignity of life and respect each individual without exception," Yuvraj Singh said in his post. Yuvraj …

Comeback: BCCI keeps Yuvraj waiting
4 years ago

Comeback: BCCI keeps Yuvraj waiting

Hindustan Times  

Yuvraj Singh has missed to make the cut to the senior men’s Punjab team as the BCCI has not yet processed his request for permission to make a comeback for his state team after he retired from cricket last year. Yuvraj, who quit cricket in 2019 and played for T20 league and T10 league, was among 32 probables announced by …

Yuvraj Singh announces comeback after retiring last year
4 years, 4 months ago

Yuvraj Singh announces comeback after retiring last year

The Hindu  

“Just couldn’t stay away from cricket.” For Yuvraj Singh, the passion for the game meant that he was going to back himself for a second innings. His retirement last year was driven by a sad feeling of “not being able to play regularly.” “I was not happy when I retired. READ| Reflecting on the five-year period before he retired, Yuvraj …

A comeback on the cards? Yuvraj Singh asked to come out of retirement by Punjab cricket secretary
4 years, 4 months ago

A comeback on the cards? Yuvraj Singh asked to come out of retirement by Punjab cricket secretary

India TV News  

Is Yuvraj Singh going to make a comeback? While the World-Cup winner is yet to make an official statement, butPuneet Bali, the Punjab Cricket Association secretary, has made a request to the veteran all-rounder to come out of retirement to play for the state team in the impending domestic season. Bali's request comes amid the increasing number of players that …

Yuvraj Singh issues apology over casteist remark following outrage
4 years, 7 months ago

Yuvraj Singh issues apology over casteist remark following outrage

Op India  

Former Cricketer Yuvraj Singh has apologized for making a casteist remark against Yuzvandra Chahal during an Instagram chat which went viral on social media. The advocate also targeted Rohit Sharma and said that he did not show any kind of displeasure over that casteist remark of Yuvraj Singh. Yuvraj Singh’s casteist remark on Yuzvendra Chahal A couple of month-old video …

Complaint filed against former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh for casteist slurs
4 years, 7 months ago

Complaint filed against former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh for casteist slurs

Op India  

Following the outrage against the casteist slur on cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal by former cricketer Yuvraj Singh, a police complaint has been filed against him for the remarks he made against Chahal during a live chat recently on Instagram. The advocate also targeted Rohit Sharma and said that he did not show any kind of displeasure over that casteist remark of …

Management didn’t like me: Yuvraj Singh names IPL team he wanted to ‘run away from’
4 years, 7 months ago

Management didn’t like me: Yuvraj Singh names IPL team he wanted to ‘run away from’

Hindustan Times  

Yuvraj Singh was one of the biggest draws when the Indian Premier League started in 2008. Fresh from his heroics in the 2007 WT20, Yuvraj along with MS Dhoni were the two outstanding Indian players in the format and he deservingly got the icon player status for his home franchise Kings XI Punjab. File photo of Kings XI Punjab player …

Yuvraj Singh questions India batting coach’s ability
4 years, 7 months ago

Yuvraj Singh questions India batting coach’s ability

The Hindu  

Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, on Tuesday, questioned Vikram Rathour’s ability to guide cricketers in the T20 format. Has he played cricket at the level to help them?” Yuvraj, who was part of the 2007 World T20 and 2011 World Cup winning teams, said during an Instagram session with freelance journalist Nikhil Naz. that’s how you deal with different personalities.” Dig …

"Please Be Professional": Yuvraj Singh pulls Sourav Ganguly's leg on Instagram – India TV
4 years, 10 months ago

"Please Be Professional": Yuvraj Singh pulls Sourav Ganguly's leg on Instagram – India TV

India TV News  

Sourav Ganguly is might be one of the most fierce characters to play the game of cricket but the way he shared the equation with his teammates is commendable. Ganguly recently took to Instagram to share a throwback image of his iconic Test innings against England at Lords and captioned "fanatastic memories". Ganguly's former teammate Yuvraj Singh didn't lose the …

Sachin Tendulkar hilariously trolls Yuvraj Singh over throwback picture
5 years, 2 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar hilariously trolls Yuvraj Singh over throwback picture

India TV News  

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar engaged in a hilarious conversation with Yuvraj Singh in the early morning hours after fellow Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh posted a throwback picture of the three. While Yuvraj recently played in Global T20 Canada, Harbhajan Singh represents Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Sachin Tendulkar is also set to return to action in February 2020 …

Global T20 League: Yuvraj Singh makes return to cricket, gets out in bizarre dismissal
5 years, 5 months ago

Global T20 League: Yuvraj Singh makes return to cricket, gets out in bizarre dismissal

India TV News  

Former Indian international cricketer Yuvraj Singh made a return to cricket in the ongoing Global T20 League in Canada, but his campaign began on a sour note. On his first innings for his side Toronto Nationals, the left-handed batsman could score only 14 in 27 deliveries. Moreover, his innings was cut short in a bizarre manner, as he was given …

Yuvraj Singh, the big hitter
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh, the big hitter

Live Mint  

Just before Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement earlier this week at an event in Mumbai, a 20-odd-minute self-indulgent film played out at the venue. “I was sure he would become a legend,” Singh’s father, Yograj, who played one Test match for India in 1981, said in the film. Singh’s 8,701 runs from 304 One Day Internationals is the reason his …

Yuvraj Singh, the big hitter
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh, the big hitter

Live Mint  

Just before Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement earlier this week at an event in Mumbai, a 20-odd-minute self-indulgent film played out at the venue. “I was sure he would become a legend,” Singh’s father, Yograj, who played one Test match for India in 1981, said in the film. Singh’s 8,701 runs from 304 One Day Internationals is the reason his …

Yuvraj Singh would have broken all records if not for an injury: Father
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh would have broken all records if not for an injury: Father

ABP News  

Had it not been for a knee injury he picked up while playing kho-kho, Yuvraj Singh would have shattered all records in white ball cricket, feels his father Yograj Singh. "Had it not been for the knee injury he suffered while playing kho-kho when Greg Chappell was the coach, Yuvraj could have broken all the ODI and T20 international records," …

Yuvraj Singh retirement: I was harsh on Yuvraj as I wanted to prove a point, says father Yograj Singh
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh retirement: I was harsh on Yuvraj as I wanted to prove a point, says father Yograj Singh

The Hindu  

Often seen as an authoritative father, Yograj Singh admitted being harsh on Yuvraj sometimes as he wanted to prove a point but said he always remained proud of his son. Related: The Warrior Prince calls it a day Yuvraj’s relationship with his father has been far from perfect with the left-handed batsman saying he was like a “dragon” to him. …

'You will always be special to me': Yuvraj Singh responds to Sourav Ganguly's heartfelt message
5 years, 6 months ago

'You will always be special to me': Yuvraj Singh responds to Sourav Ganguly's heartfelt message

India TV News  

Yuvraj Singh brought the curtains down on a roller-coaster international career, the pinnacle of which was his exploits in India's 2011 World Cup triumph. As wishes pour in from all around the world on celebrating his career in the blue jersey, Yuvraj responded to former captain Sourav Ganguly's heartfelt message on the No.12's retirement. Here's what 'Dada' had to say …

Yuvraj Singh: A forerunner of Ganguly's Class of '01
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh: A forerunner of Ganguly's Class of '01

The Hindu  

Today, Virat Kohli's sustained assault on the bowlers is a microcosm of India's cricket over the past five years: young, fearless and up for a challenge in face of all odds. But to fans like me, who grew up watching cricket in the early 2000s, it was Sourav Ganguly's class of '01 -- Mohammed Kaif, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Ashish …

Rohit Sharma believes Yuvraj Singh deserved a better farewell; Yuvi responds
5 years, 6 months ago

Rohit Sharma believes Yuvraj Singh deserved a better farewell; Yuvi responds

India TV News  

India opener Rohit Sharma on Monday hailed Yuvraj Singh's roller-coaster career and said the stylish southpaw deserved a better send-off after 17 years of top-flight cricket. Love u brothaman you go be a legend️" In the Indian Premier League 2019, Yuvraj was bought by Mumbai Indians and he played under Rohit and went on to win the title. After he …

Sachin Tendulkar thanks Yuvraj Singh for all that he has done for cricket
5 years, 6 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar thanks Yuvraj Singh for all that he has done for cricket

The Hindu  

Announcing his retirement from international cricket after ramping up the swagger and style quotient of what used to be a sombre Indian dressing room for 17 years, Yuvraj Singh was flooded with wholesome praise from the cricket community, with close friend-cum-mentor Sachin Tendulkar leading the way. READ: 'A true fighter on and off the field' - Tributes pour in for …

Yuvraj Singh – A timeline of one of India’s finest players
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh – A timeline of one of India’s finest players

Live Mint  

A remarkable cricketing career came to an end when Yuvraj Singh brought the curtain down on his international career on Monday. Yuvraj took 148 international wickets and scored 11,778 runs in 404 matches in which he represented India. 2000- Yuvraj does well for India at the 2000 U-19 World Cup, which India went on to win in Sri Lanka. Chasing …

Yuvraj Singh: Virat, Gambhir and Sehwag lead series of tributes for Yuvraj after his retirement
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh: Virat, Gambhir and Sehwag lead series of tributes for Yuvraj after his retirement

India TV News  

Eight years after he prevented cancer from dictating his life choices, a tearful Yuvraj Singh Monday brought the curtains down on a roller-coaster international career, the pinnacle of which was his exploits in India's 2011 World Cup triumph. Cricket has given me everything and is the reason why I stand here today," the 37-year-old said addressing the media in the …

Yuvraj Singh retires from international cricket, Twitter celebrates the legend
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh retires from international cricket, Twitter celebrates the legend

India TV News  

India's World Cup dreams would have been a distant reality if not for this man and today after 19 years of service, Yuvraj Singh decided to hang up his boots and what a wonderful career it was. A snub from India's 2019 World Cup was believed to be the final nail in the coffin but when heroes walk out, you …

Yuvraj Singh announces retirement, thanks Ganguly, Dhoni, Tendulkar
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh announces retirement, thanks Ganguly, Dhoni, Tendulkar

The Hindu  

India cricketer Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday. The stylish southpaw who played a vital role in India's 2011 World Cup winning campaign thanked his team-mates and said that it was an honour to represent the country. Best wishes always pic.twitter.com/sUNAoTyNa8 — Virender Sehwag June 10, 2019 Remembering some of his highs and lows, …

Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from international cricket
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from international cricket

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Yuvraj Singh, India's middle-over batting lynchpin in two World Cup triumphs, is to retire from international cricket with immediate effect, the 37-year-old said on Monday. The all-rounder, accompanied by his wife and mother, told reporters of his decision at a city hotel close to the Wankhede Stadium where India lifted their last 50-overs World Cup title in 2011. Yuvraj, …

Yuvraj Singh, hero of 2007 World T20 & 2011 World Cup, announces retirement from international cricket
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh, hero of 2007 World T20 & 2011 World Cup, announces retirement from international cricket

India TV News  

After succumbing to the fact that a return to the national team might be difficult from here on, India's 2007 T20 and 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. The southpaw was also an integral part of India's T20 World Cup triumph in South Africa after a horrendous 50-over World Cup in West …

Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from all forms of cricket
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from all forms of cricket

The Hindu  

Yuvraj Singh, who played a key role in India's 2011 World Cup win, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday, after serving Indian cricket for 19 long years. READ: Yuvraj Singh's top 10 knocks Even though he continued playing in the domestic circuit for Punjab and also featured in the Indian Premier League in the last two …

Yuvraj Singh Announces Retirement from International Cricket
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh Announces Retirement from International Cricket

The Quint  

“I wasn’t getting success, and I wasn’t getting opportunities,” said Singh, who is still looking to pursue a freelance career in ICC-approved foreign Twenty20 leagues and has been in talks with BCCI about the same. He scored 11, 778 runs across formats, and picked a total of 148 international wickets. He had a dream run at the 2011 World Cup …

Yuvraj Singh, hero of India's 2011 World Cup triumph, retires from international cricket
5 years, 6 months ago

Yuvraj Singh, hero of India's 2011 World Cup triumph, retires from international cricket

India Today  

Yuvraj Singh has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. In 2007, Yuvraj Singh showed his big tournament mentality when he hit Stuart Broad for 6 sixes in Durban during the first ever World T20. Yuvraj Singh was at his best in the 2011 World Cup. 362 runs, 15 wickets, 4 man-of-the-match awards and the Player of the …

Yuvraj Singh retires: Yuvi and his love for the big moments
5 years, 7 months ago

Yuvraj Singh retires: Yuvi and his love for the big moments

India Today  

Yuvraj Singh brought the curtains down on his decorated cricket career on Monday as he announced his retirement from international cricket in a press conference in Mumbai. Ganguly and the Indian team management had noticed Yuvraj after he was named the Player of the Tournament in the 2000 Under-19 World Cup in which he scored 203 runs and picked up …

Yuvraj Singh likely to announce retirement soon, claims BCCI official
5 years, 7 months ago

Yuvraj Singh likely to announce retirement soon, claims BCCI official

India TV News  

India's 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh has called a media interaction at a plush South Mumbai hotel Monday, triggering speculations that he may announce his retirement. One of India's greatest limited overs cricketers, Yuvraj has been seriously contemplating retirement from international cricket and pursue a freelance career in ICC approved foreign Twenty20 leagues. A senior BCCI official had recently …

Yuvraj Singh considering retirement, may seek BCCI permission to play private T20 leagues
5 years, 7 months ago

Yuvraj Singh considering retirement, may seek BCCI permission to play private T20 leagues

India Today  

Yuvraj Singh, one of India's greatest limited overs cricketers, is seriously contemplating retirement from international cricket and pursue a freelance career in ICC approved foreign Twenty20 leagues. He would like to speak to the BCCI and get more clarity on plying his trade in tournaments like GT20, Euro T20 Slam in Ireland and Holland as he has offers," a BCCI …

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