Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from the international cricket on Monday, saying it was the right time for him to bring the curtains down. "It's was great rollercoaster ride and beautiful story but it has to come to an end. It was the right time to go," Yuvraj said in a press conference in Mumbai.
Since his ODI debut against Kenya in 2000, Yuvraj featured in 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is. He also played a pivotal role in India's two big triumphs - the 2007 World T20 and the 2011 World Cup.
After 25yrs in cricket Ive decided to move on. Cricket has given me everythin I have.ThankU 4being a part of this journey.This game taught me how to fight,how to fall,to dust off,to get up again n move forward. It has been a lovely journey. See you on the other side #SteppingOut pic.twitter.com/x3wOhoXcLv
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 10, 2019
This is how sports fraternity reacted to his retirement:
What a fantastic career you have had Yuvi.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 10, 2019
You have come out as a true champ everytime the team needed you. The fight you put up through all the ups & downs on & off the field is just amazing. Best of luck for your 2nd innings & thanks for all that you have done for 🇮🇳 Cricket.🙌 pic.twitter.com/J9YlPs87fv
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
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
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
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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
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
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
We will miss you on the cricket ground 👊🏽🇮🇳 #Yuvrajsingh pic.twitter.com/3k3j8oAEEq
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) 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
As @YUVSTRONG12 calls it quits on his glorious career, we rewind the clock and look at his most iconic cricket moments. Thank you for the memories Yuvi 😎🙌🙏 #TeamIndia #YuvrajSingh
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 10, 2019
Full Video Link ▶️▶️https://t.co/JrrP5LYPbK pic.twitter.com/IhHJXeR6Vy
To one of the Best Players India has ever produced, a True Champion., winner of the World Cup and an Inspiration for all of us.. We will miss you on the field brother.. Wish you all the best for future endeavours champion @YUVSTRONG12 👍🏻💪🏻🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/yCCgiVCMep
— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) June 10, 2019
We will miss you on the cricket ground 👊🏽🇮🇳 #Yuvrajsingh pic.twitter.com/3k3j8oAEEq
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) June 10, 2019