Bollywood wishes Yuvraj Singh a happy retirement after he calls it a day

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who was the Man of the tournament of the 2011 World Cup, on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket at a press conference in Mumbai. The 37-year-old has been one of India’s most prolific players in limited-overs cricket and scored over 8,700 runs in 304 ODIs since making his international debut in 2000 when Sourav Ganguly was the skipper of the Indian side.

Yuvraj’s announcement came in the middle of yet another cricket World Cup and a number of former players including captain Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya congratulated him on his retirement. However, a number of other celebrities reacted with emotion as an entire generation of these young achievers had seen Yuvraj during his prime and found it difficult to believe that an era has eventually come to the end.

An inspiration to many, says Anushka Sharma

Among those celebrities who spoke out after hearing Yuvraj Singh’s decision is actor Varun Dhawan, Neha Dhupia, Anushka Sharma and others. Anushka, the wife of India captain Virat Kohli who had played with Yuvraj in the national team on several occasions, hailed Yuvraj as a “warrior and inspiration to many”.

It may be mentioned here that the Punjab cricketer has been a role model for not just his cricketing skills and feats but also because of the fact that he has been a cancer survivor who beat the threat to return to the 22 yards and continued with his game. His last international hundred – a 150 against England in Cuttack in January 2017, the same year that he had played last for India – is a testimony of his resilience.

Neha Dhupia who shared pictures of her actor husband Angad Bedi, son of former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi, with Yuvraj and captioned it saying the former left-hander will remain one of her favourite cricketers in days to come.

Yuvraj, while announcing his retirement, said it has been 19 years since he has been playing and he was confused with his career and how he would end it. He also said that he would have been happier had he got to play more games in the Indian Premier League 2019. Yuvraj ended up playing only a few games for the Mumbai Indians in the tournament despite scoring a fifty in his first game.

Here are some of the tweets:

Thank you @YUVSTRONG12 !!! Every Indian kid will always remember you for being a fighter who never gave up… on & off the pitch…

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) June 10, 2019

Legends don’t retire my brother. They become the inspiration for millions???? @YUVSTRONG12 Cricket ???? will miss u. Love u mere veer❤️ pic.twitter.com/afsMigRDqZ

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) June 10, 2019

Many congratulations @YUVSTRONG12 on your retirement. You have been, are and will remain one of the most inspirational sportsman ever! Thank you for all the wonderful memories. #YuviRetires

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 10, 2019

So many memories, victories, World Cup, unforgettable 6 sixes in an over & so much more! @YUVSTRONG12 you are an inspiration to all Indians! Always making India proud! Wishing you all the happiness, luck & success for the future! You will be missed! Thank you for everything! pic.twitter.com/vo0JL7P0wK

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) June 10, 2019

Thank you for the memories @YUVSTRONG12 . You’ve been a warrior and inspiration to so many. I wish you the best in the next inning of your life ????????????

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) June 10, 2019

Thank u @YUVSTRONG12 for all the memories and always being a great ambassador of the game #yuvrajsinghretires pic.twitter.com/kLao4K45zM

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) June 10, 2019

Thank you so much for all the memories @YUVSTRONG12 ❤️❤️❤️you will always be my fave .. love always and all the best for everything that lies ahead my friend

— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) June 10, 2019

I would always be asked this question..who are your favourite cricketers n One of the names in my reply would always b ur name @YUVSTRONG12 …that’s never going to change ..The life n times of @YUVSTRONG12 …you will always b missed but never forgotten our friend our hero…❤️ pic.twitter.com/9353zv0miI

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) June 10, 2019

Dearest @YUVSTRONG12!!! You have inspired millions of Indians all over the world not only as a great cricketer but also as a person whose attitude towards life has been that of a complete WINNER. People like you don’t retire. We will always applaud your strength & courage.???????? pic.twitter.com/Y90auVDj30

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) June 10, 2019

Thank you for the service you have done to Indian cricket. A true champion who carried himself with decorum at all times. You made memories on the field and off which we as Indian fans shall always cherish. It’s Time.. #Yuvrajsingh #YuvrajSinghRetires #jerseyno12 pic.twitter.com/3Iu11LjegP

— ANGAD BEDI! (@Imangadbedi) June 10, 2019

This day will never happen again cause natural talent like @YUVSTRONG12 will never b born again … will miss u Yuvi … thank u ???????????? pic.twitter.com/Drpbk2Aapo

— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) June 10, 2019