Shahid Afridi Pays Tribute To Yuvraj Singh For His Stellar International Career
Jun 12, 2019 at 12:05 PM
Yuvraj Singh called time on his glittering cricket career, which spanned close to 19 years and over 400 matches, in an emotional press conference in Mumbai on Monday. Wishes poured in from all parts of the world for one of India’s most-loved cricketers. One among them was Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi.
Yuvraj played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is for India. He put together 1900 runs in the longest format, and 8701 in the one-dayers, the format in which he enjoyed the most success. His one-day runs tally places him 22nd in the overall list and seventh among Indians
Your fighting ability is inspiring – Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh
Meanwhile, the former skipper of Pakistan Shahid Afridi tweeted saying that Yuvraj Singh is one of the best batsmen to grace the game. Further, Shahid Afridi also lauded the fielding skills of him, who has been a revelation during his times on the field.
Shahid Afridi went on to recollect the good moments which they both had together on and off the field. He concluded his tweet by asking him to enjoy the further life ahead.
”Congratulations on a fantastic career
@YUVSTRONG12 You were an amazing batsman and a brilliant fielder with big match temperament. Your fighting ability is very inspiring, we spent great time together. All the very best in your life ahead,” Shahid Afridi tweeted.
Congratulations on a fantastic career @YUVSTRONG12 You were an amazing batsman and a brilliant fielder with big match temperament. Your fighting ability is very inspiring, we spent great time together. All the very best in your life ahead. https://t.co/2wLMtHJGT4
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 10, 2019
Yuvraj Singh made his India debut back in 2000 in the ICC Knockout Trophy in Kenya and made an immediate impact when he hit an 80-ball 84 against Australia. He followed that up with a crisp 41 against South Africa as India reached the final.
In the years to come, Yuvraj Singh would go on to become one of the world’s most influential cricketers in the shorter formats. He played a gem of a knock against Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup and was the backbone of India’s sensational triumph in the ICC World T20 in 2007 in South Africa and in ICC World Cup 2011.