Omar Abdullah wishes Yuvraj Singh speedy recovery
"May God return him (Yuvraj) good health. We pray to God for his speedy and complete recovery," Omar told reporters at lawns of the historic Dogra Monument of Mubarak Mandi heritage complex.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, an avid cricket follower, today wished a speedy recovery to India's World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh who is undergoing treatment in the US for malignant tumour."May God return him (Yuvraj) good health. We pray to God for his speedy and complete recovery," Omar told reporters at lawns of the historic Dogra Monument of Mubarak Mandi heritage complex here."There are very few talented players like him. On his day, there are few cricketers more exciting than him," the chief minister added.Yuvraj, who was Player of the Tournament in last year's World Cup, has been diagnosed with extragonadal seminoma, a rare tumour in the mediastinum (the space between the two lungs and above the heart).The 30-year-old southpaw is currently undergoing chemotherapy in the United States.The tumour on his lung was diagnosed as non-malignant late last year, but his physiotherapist has now confirmed that it is cancerous.