Yuvraj Singh. Pic courtesy Twitter account
Yuvraj Singh’s match against Bangladesh today in the ICC Champions Trophy will mark the cricketer’s 300th ODI. The 35-year-old player has not only fought battles on the field, but also with his health after being detected with cancer. Yuvraj is no less than a legend who made the cricket fraternity proud with his outstanding performances.
On this memorable events, cricketers took it to Twitter to shower best wishes, blessings, and congratulatory notes for the player. While some have revisited their long-time friendship on and off the field with Yuvraj, some have conveyed their best wishes to make the day a more memorable for him.
For Ishant Sharma, Yuvraj is no less than an inspiring person
@YUVSTRONG12 Yuvi Paa,Heartiest Congratulations for ur 300thgameðŸ‘ÂÂTruly inspired by ur Fighting Spirit & Perseverance https://t.co/xFVUVBrWGJ
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) June 15, 2017
Harbhajan Singh remembered his 20-year-old friendship with Yuvraj and here are his special words for him
A bond which started more than 20 years ago...special dedication for my brother @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/Zb68JPcaYT
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 15, 2017
VVS Laxman's congratulatory note is a real touching one
Congrats @YUVSTRONG12 on your 300th ODI matchðŸ‘ÂÂMake it a memorable one buddy😊 Good luck👠@BCCI #CT17
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 15, 2017
Yuvraj's amazing journey did not skip the attention of Zaheer Khan
Proud of you brother! What an amazing journey it has been , I am sure this game is going to be an epic one 👠https://t.co/UYb8mIMzb6
— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) June 15, 2017
The ever witty Viru congratulated Yuvraj for fighting the odds
Congratulations to a man who has won many big battles on the field and bigger ones off the field. Happy 300th @YUVSTRONG12
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 15, 2017
Shikhar Dhawan too congratulated the strong goer
Congratulations on 300 ODI's @YUVSTRONG12 paaji. You have been an inspiration to one and all
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 14, 2017
Yuvraj seems to be a role model for Parthiv Patel
Congratulations to @YUVSTRONG12..wht a great achievement..a journey of a champion cricketer on and off the field...#rolemodel #300ODIs
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) June 15, 2017
While the cricket fraternity congratulated Yuvraj through heart-rendering tweets for his 300th ODI, we too hope that the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Bangaladesh at Edgbaston happens to be a memorable one for the player.