Published: Jun 15, 2017, 05:37 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 15, 2017, 05:53 PM (IST)
The India vs Bangladesh, ICC Champions Trophy 2017 semi-final is currently underway at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Yuvraj Singh, a part of India’s playing XI, is featuring in his 300th One-Day International (ODI). In doing so, he has become only the fifth Indian player to get to the landmark after Sachin Tendulkar (463), Rahul Dravid (344), Mohammad Azharuddin (334) and Sourav Ganguly (311). Wishes have been pouring in for him from all quarters, with current and former cricketers wishing him for the achievement. At the same time, the Indian team also organised a small presentation for him before the start of the match.
Interestingly, Yuvraj had started his career in 2000 in the same tournament (then known as ICC Knockout) against Kenya but did not get a chance to bat. He then before hammered a match-winning 84 against World Champions Australia in his second match and first innings in international cricket. Coming back to the semi-final, a memento was presented to Yuvraj by Ganguly before the start of the match. It was under Ganguly that Yuvraj had made his ODI debut. Check out the video of the short ceremony here:
A special presentation for @YUVSTRONG12 ahead of his 300th ODI for #BANvIND #CT17 pic.twitter.com/n6Noy5elp9
— ICC (@ICC) June 15, 2017
Other cricketers wished Yuvraj on this occasion as well. Harbhajan Singh posted a heart-warming video message for Yuvraj earlier in the day.
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
Virender Sehwag too took to Twitter to wish his long-time teammate and friend Yuvraj.
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
Zaheer Khan, Mohammad Kaif, VVS Laxman, Suresh Raina and Tom Moody were among other prominent names to wish Yuvraj on this occasion.
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
Congratulations an inseparable part of my life and a wonderful man @YUVSTRONG12 on a great achievement of 300 ODI’s.
A true warrior! pic.twitter.com/FWR1r5szcF— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 15, 2017
Good luck #TeamIndia. @YUVSTRONG12 300th match, make it a win paji! #ChampionsTrophy2017 #INDIAvsBANGLADESH #SemiFinals #Yuvi300 @BCCI @ICC pic.twitter.com/hYMGNrgC3P
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) June 15, 2017
Congrats @YUVSTRONG12 on your 300th ODI matchMake it a memorable one buddy Good luck @BCCI #CT17
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 15, 2017
Congratulations @YUVSTRONG12 on becoming the 5th Indian to play 300+ ODI’s, a true entertainer! #IndvBan #CT17
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) June 15, 2017
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The winner of the game which is currently underway will meet Pakistan in the final at The Oval on June 18.
