Yuvraj Singh, the man of the tournament at 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, has announced his retirement from the international cricket, leaving the Twitterati in an absolute state of frenzy. The 37-year-old announced the news on Monday, saying, “After 25 years, I have decided to move on. Cricket has given me everything and is the reason why I stand here today.”
Yuvraj, having had his fair share of struggles over the years, has drawn curtains to a glorious career after being a part of the Indian team for 304 ODIs, 40 Tests and 58 T20Is. He accumulated 1900 runs in the shortest format of the game and scored whopping 8701 runs in the ODIs.
Wishes poured around from every part of the globe, while his teammates had perfect messages or him as well. This is how they are reacting to the news:
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
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
End of an era! Yuvi pa, ur ability with the bat, the glorious 6s, the impeccable catches & the good times we've had, will be missed beyond years. The class & grit u brought to the field will be an inspiration forever. Thank u, @YUVSTRONG12 Have an equally remarkable 2nd innings! pic.twitter.com/ZWNeC9WkZL
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 10, 2019
A brother. A mentor. A fighter. A LEGEND of the game and a Superb human being 🙌🏻 Wish you the very best in your journey ahead @YUVSTRONG12 🤗 May the innings ahead be as killer as you 😎✌🏻 pic.twitter.com/sTZ6MdZGoe
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabPant777) June 10, 2019
Congratulations Prince @YUVSTRONG12 on a wonderful career. You were the best ever white ball cricketer India had. @BCCI should retire Number 12 jersey in the tribute to your career. Wish I could bat like you Champion #Yuvrajsinghretires #ThankYouYuvraj #ThankYouYuvi
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 10, 2019
Happy retirement, Pie Chucker. A quite remarkable career with plenty highs and some pretty brutal lows. You showed resilience, courage & pure brilliance throughout your time wearing blue!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) June 10, 2019
Love ya, @YUVSTRONG12!
It’s been an absolute pleasure playing with Yuvi. You will go down as one of the greatest players in the history of the game. You have been an inspiration to us with your resilience,determination & above all the love & passion you showed towards the game. Good luck @YUVSTRONG12 ! pic.twitter.com/vlXUdkgJSz
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 10, 2019
Well done yuvipa..you are a legend on and off the field...#fighter #inspiration #friend ...I m sure 2nd inning will be even more successful..good things happens to good people...@YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/UH4P2Rmalg
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) June 10, 2019
My Warrior Prince - A true fighter on and off the field.. your stories will forever live on.. love always brother @YUVSTRONG12 #sixerking #Brother ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗 #Legend pic.twitter.com/YN7580q8bY
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 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
You've been a constant source of support and inspiration with countless memories and countless hearts won. 🙏🏻 Congratulations on your glorious career and all the best Yuvi paa! 🏆 @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/YngoxWiCOg
— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) June 10, 2019
There were kind words from his fans as well.
Cricket became my childhood obsession only because of #YuvrajSingh #YuviRetires
— PS (@liki0689) June 10, 2019
Yuvi can. Yuvi did. Always.
— MONA MEHSHRAM (@monameshram18) June 10, 2019
Thank you, champion. International Cricket will miss a match winner like you 💙💙💙 we are always miss 6 supper sixes 🏏#retirement#YuvrajSingh @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/MzoqDMkbdL
Thank you so much #YuvrajSingh for all the wonderful memories. You taught me how to fight back. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Saurabh Kapse (@Imsaurabh3) June 10, 2019
#YuvrajSingh you was, is,will always remain man of the series. No matter it is in cricket, life, and inspirational personality. #thankyouyuvraj @YUVSTRONG12 true SAMURAI
— sahil gupta (@sahilgu14) June 10, 2019
A master always remains master. A true fighter #YuvrajSingh.
— Manab (@ManabSaha2311) June 10, 2019
Thanks for all your valuable contributions in 2007 and 2011 WC victory ♥️
Good luck for your 2nd innings.
