Thrashed disease, thrashed bowlers & won hearts: Cricketers wish Yuvraj Singh a 'remarkable 2nd innings'

In a press conference held in Mumbai on 10 June, Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket. He spoke to the media and said, “After a 17-year-old long journey in international cricket, I have finally decided to move on.”

"After 25 years in and around the 22 yards and almost 17 years of international cricket on and off, I have decided to move on. This game taught me how to fight, how to fall, to dust off, to get up again and move forward".

Yuvraj also shared his post-retirement plan of helping cancer patients and spreading awareness about the disease. 

While fans have been having an emotional outburst hearing his retirement decision, fellow cricketers have also shared their love for the legendary sixer king.

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

Players will come and go,but players like @YUVSTRONG12 are very rare to find. Gone through many difficult times but thrashed disease,thrashed bowlers & won hearts. Inspired so many people with his fight & will-power. Wish you the best in life,Yuvi #YuvrajSingh. Best wishes always pic.twitter.com/sUNAoTyNa8

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 10, 2019

Congratulations on a wonderful career playing for the country paji. You gave us so many memories and victories and I wish you the best for life and everything ahead. Absolute champion. @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/LXSWNSQXog

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 10, 2019

One of the greatest match-winners in the history of the game,a fighter who built an extraordinary career through difficult challenges & came out a winner every time-We all are so proud of you #YuvrajSingh , u can be very proud of what u have you done for our country @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/w4wUe31De0

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 10, 2019

My Warrior Prince - A true fighter on and off the field.. your stories will forever live on.. love always brother @YUVSTRONG12 #sixerking #Brother  #Legend pic.twitter.com/YN7580q8bY

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 10, 2019

End of an era! Yuvi pa, ur ability with the bat, the glorious 6s, the impeccable catches & the good times we've had, will be missed beyond years. The class & grit u brought to the field will be an inspiration forever. Thank u, @YUVSTRONG12 Have an equally remarkable 2nd innings! pic.twitter.com/ZWNeC9WkZL

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) June 10, 2019

A brother. A mentor. A fighter. A LEGEND of the game and a Superb human being  Wish you the very best in your journey ahead @YUVSTRONG12  May the innings ahead be as killer as you  pic.twitter.com/sTZ6MdZGoe

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabPant777) June 10, 2019

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

— Pragyan Prayas Ojha (@pragyanojha) June 10, 2019

My heart stopped 4 a bit after learnin about ur retirement @YUVSTRONG12 PaaG.Wish u a had better treatment during ur last phase of ur career,but never d less thank u 4 ur contributions 2 Indian Cricket.Wat an inspirational figure u r,I guess u won’t even know it.God bless always. pic.twitter.com/0XYl0jStK8

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) June 10, 2019

Congratulations Prince @YUVSTRONG12 on a wonderful career. You were the best ever white ball cricketer India had. @BCCI should retire Number 12 jersey in the tribute to your career. Wish I could bat like you Champion #Yuvrajsinghretires #ThankYouYuvraj #ThankYouYuvi

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 10, 2019

Yuvi can. Yuvi did. Always.

Thank you, champion. International Cricket will miss a match winner like you #OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #SteppingOut #YuvrajSingh @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/xetSR10fE7

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 10, 2019

That NatWest series final, those six sixes, and the World Cup! Etched in my memory forever. Thank you for the advice, support, and above all, the inspiration @YUVSTRONG12 You will be missed. #YuvrajSingh pic.twitter.com/MfTWYPA01B

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) June 10, 2019

Yuvraj last played for India in limited overs in 2017 and only played four games in this year’s Indian Premier League for Mumbai Indians.