Yuvraj Singh bids adieu to international cricket – Twitter reactions

Yuvraj Singh, who last played for India in June 2017 in an ODI against West Indies, had been contemplating bringing down curtains on a highly successful international career for some time. During his 19-year stint in international cricket, he won two World Cups – the inaugural ICC World T20 in 2007 and then ODI World Cup in 2011.

On Monday he announced his international retirement stating it is time to move one. The 37-year-old Yuvraj was the man-of-the-tournament as India lifted the 50-over World Cup for the second time becoming the first team to do so at home beating Sri Lanka in final at the Wankhede Stadium.

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Yuvraj Singh announces international retirement

Having made his India debut at the tender age of 18 during the 2000 ICC KnockOut tournament in Kenya, Yuvraj announced himself with a match-winning 84 against Australia in the quarter-final clash – in only his second ODI.

Here’s how Social media reacted to the big news:

The man who starred in India's 2007 World T20 and 2011 World Cup victories, @YUVSTRONG12 announces his retirement from International cricket.

What's your favourite #YuvrajSingh moment in international cricket? pic.twitter.com/7Bw5LnwOFG

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 10, 2019

Fantastic career @YUVSTRONG12 Thank you for the entertainment ! #YuvrajSingh

— shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) June 10, 2019

One of my childhood hero's.Aggressive mood both with bat nd mouth in ground always made us happy.when u were attacked by cancer we cried nd prayed for https://t.co/1naBQWpbHy 4 is always remarkable bcos of u.Will miss you yuvi in ground!Thanks for everything #YuvrajSingh Retired pic.twitter.com/C1D7QCwgLc

— Nikhil Kartheek (@nikhilnandy) June 10, 2019

Congratulations @YUVSTRONG12 pa on an extraordinary journey and outstanding cricketing career. Wishing you well always! #YuvrajSingh pic.twitter.com/CXmYxhxr2u

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) June 10, 2019

One of the most talented Indian batsmen…one of the biggest match-winners. Go well, Yuvraj Singh. May your second innings be as swashbuckling as the first one☺️🤗 #ThankYouYuvi

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 10, 2019