Yuvraj Singh: The left-handed batsman scored 21 runs off 33 deliveries in Dhoni’s debut game and was regarded was one of India’s rising stars of that time. His one-day career was more cherished than his Test and he had by that time cemented his place in the one-day side. Dhoni and Yuvraj share a bond and Yuvraj was one of Dhoni’s most dependable batsmen in ODI and T20’s.
The Punjab cricketer, after defeating cancer successfully, has not been able to find a permanent place in the side but has made brief appearances every now and then. Yuvraj has enjoyed some success in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad as they won the tournament. He has also been the talisman of his state Punjab in domestic cricket in recent times.