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Introduction About Yuvraj Singh
The MVP of the cricket scenario back since anybody could recollect, someone who didn’t let his lows conquer his passion for cricket. Someone who has been a major constituent of the Indian cricket scene forever, Yuvraj Singh.
Yuvraj has easily been one of the most known, revered, and recognizable names in the industry. Be it the teens of India, teens of some other nation, or him creating a ruckus in the international arena by his immaculate skills as well, Yuvraj Singh has been a born cricketer.
Net Worth & Salary of Yuvraj Singh in 2022
The net worth of Mr. Yuvraj Singh is estimated to be something around $35 million. His earnings are majorly from his cricket career.
He has garnered this amount of money due to his profession in cricket where he earns huge sums of money for test matches, ODIs, T20s, etc. Some of his revenue also comes from the sponsorships and endorsements that he does and has been doing since the beginning of his career.
He earns around $1.6 million per annum. He is a regular investor and philanthropist.
Early Life & Biography of Yuvraj Singh
The birth of Yuvraj Singh was on the 12th of December in 1981. This marks him as 40 years of age as of now.
He was born in Chandigarh and was raised there as well, where he got an opportunity to complete his schooling and obtain a degree from there. He was born to Yograj Singh and Shabnam Singh.
His father was a renowned cricketer and actor. His mother Shabnam, enjoyed the profession of a homemaker.
Yuvraj completed his schooling at DAV Public School, Chandigarh. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the DAV college situated in Punjab.
Ever since his childhood, Yuvraj was always invested in sports. He was very skilled at rollerskating and Tennis.
He even went on to win in the National U-14 tournament held for skating. However, his dreams didn’t align with what his father wanted him to do and it ultimately led to a dispute where his father instructed him to prioritize cricket over anything else, thus making him accompany him for practice daily.
He even debuted as a child actor in movies like Putt Sardara. He went ahead to do another named Mehndi Sagna Di.
| Name | Yuvraj Singh |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 30 years old |
| Birth Date: | 12 December, 19981 |
| Birth Place: | Chandigarh |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Height: | 1.85m |
| Sexual Orientation: | N/A |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse: | Hazel Keech |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | N/A |
| Dating/Girlfriend: | N/A |
| Profession: | Cricketer |
| Yearly Income: | $1.6 Million |
| Net Worth in 2022 | $35 million |
| Content Last Updated: | April 2022 |
Personal Life of Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj’s father has always had a major role in his upbringing. He nurtured the passion for cricket in Yuvraj and the rest is history.
Yuvraj got diagnosed with cancer in 2011. But he bounced back in just a year, stronger than ever.
He got married to actress Hazel Keech in 2016. Together they have a son, whose name isn’t revealed yet in January 2022.
Career of Yuvraj Singh
He won a medal in the Nationals for roller skating at the age of 10. His cricket career officially began in 1995, when he competed in Punjab Under 16 competition at the age of 13.
His official Ranji debut was in 1997. He went on to play in the Cooch Behar Trophy tournament, participated in the Srilanka Trophy, as well as an ODI, he eventually went on to play in the Under 19 Cricket World Cup where he was officially selected for the Nationals due to his immaculate performance.
He debuted internationally with the 2000 Knockout Trophy, in an India versus Kenya match. He went on to play in a lot of matches after which he again returned to the Ranji trophy.
He then went for the Coca Cola Cup which was held in Sri Lanka. He was again scouted for the upcoming 2 ODIs. He participated in the NatWest series, played in stadiums like Lords, played in the ICC champions trophy in 2002, played for the World Cup as well as became a constant in all ODIs.
Scoring centuries after centuries in ODIs, playing in the Videocon cup, the Indian Oil Cup of 2005, world tours, etc, he was finally named the Vice-Captain in the T-20 held in South Africa.
However, he got a minor injury at that time. But he had a speedy recovery and was back in form to participate and lead again. He was dropped from the team after certain issues and participated in the World Cup in 2011, being named as one of the most exemplary players in its history.
However, things took a turn when he got terminally ill. After a diagnosis, it was found out that he had an abnormal tumor growth which was malignant in nature.
He received chemotherapy sessions in Boston after it was detected in 2011 due to his symptoms like vomiting blood, extreme nausea, weakness, etc.
However, in one year, he recovered and became a part of the T-20 in 2012. He went on to play in a lot of matches for just 2 years.
After dedicating decades of his life to cricket, he retired from the international arena, after playing around 400+ games internationally. He was however involved in the Indian Premier League ever since 2009 and continued to do so.
Initially, he was a part of the all-rounder team Kings XI Punjab, where he played as the Captain. He eventually went on to become a part of teams like Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Mumbai Indians.
He has recently been a part of the Ultimate Kricket Challenge. He has been the brand ambassador for brands like Puma, Microsoft, Ulysse Nardin, etc.
He started his charity named YouWeCan, a charitable organization for cancer patients.
Awards & Achievements of Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj has been a scorer and champion in every game that he touched, be it his medal when he was just 10 in the nationals for roller skating or the subsequent awards that he signed to his name in his cricket career. He has achieved awards like Man of the Match (in many matches), Man of the Tournament, Most inspiring sportsperson of the year award, and has received prestigious awards like the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri Award as well.
Major Investments and Assets of Yuvraj Singh
He has invested in a variety of charitable purposes, his major investment being, the YouWeCan foundation. He has properties across India and abroad as well, with his luxurious mansions making news now and then along with his jaw-dropping car collection.
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