Yuvraj Singh’s birthday: A look at Yuvi’s 5 best innings for India as he turns 42

One of the most talented players

Yuvraj Singh, the former Indian cricketer who turns 42 today, is considered one of the most talented and exciting players to have ever graced the game. He is known for his aggressive batting style, his ability to hit sixes at will, and his acrobatic fielding.

Here are five of his best innings for India

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84 on debut vs Australia, Nairobi, 2000

Yuvraj Singh announced his arrival on the international stage with a stunning 84 on debut against Australia in the 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy in Nairobi.

6 sixes off Stuart Broad, Mumbai, 2007

In the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, he smashed three consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad in the final over to help India win the tournament.

113 vs West Indies, Chennai, 2011

Yuvraj Singh played a key role in Indias victory in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. He scored a crucial century against West Indies in the quarter-final, helping his team chase down a challenging target of 268.

57 vs Australia, Ahmedabad, 2011

In the 2011 World Cup final against Australia, Yuvraj Singh played a composed half-century to help India chase down a target of 282.

150 vs England, Cuttack, 2017

Yuvraj Singhs last major knock for India came in a bilateral ODI series against England in 2017. He scored a brilliant 150 in the second ODI at Cuttack, reminding everyone of his batting prowess.