It has been an emotional Monday for Indian Cricket fans as one of the greatest players of the team, Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket. Ending a career that had some landmark wins such as the 2011 World Cup and some personal triumphs such as his battle with cancer, Yuvraj held back his tears as he announced his exit from the game today (June 10). With the current World Cup fever that has already gripped the nation, this news has come as biggie for fans of the sport even though it was expected given he was on break for a while. Yuvraj last played for India in a T20I against England in 2017. His last Test appearance was back in 2012. Yuvraj Singh Retires From International Cricket; How the All-Rounder Beat Cancer and Emerged a Winner
Social media is currently abuzz with messages saluting Singh's great game over the years and fans are now posting their favourite moments from his career. Not just fans, Bollywood celebrities have also reacted to this news and among the first ones to post about Yuvraj Singh's retirement were his close friend Angad Bedi, Varun Dhawan and more.
Here are celebrity tweets about Yuvraj Singh's retirement:
Varun Dhawan:
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
Anushka Sharma:
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
Angad Bedi:
Thank you jersey no 12... what an innings🙏#Yuvrajsingh #YuvrajSinghRetires #itstime pic.twitter.com/OGkwCKTO8C
— ANGAD BEDI! (@Imangadbedi) June 10, 2019
Anupam Kher:
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
Neha Dhupia:
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
We are sure more celebrities will be reacting to this, especially his former IPL team, Kings XI Punjab co-owner, Preity Zinta. Stay tuned for more celebrity reactions here!
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