Yuvraj Singh, the legendary Indian cricketer, has two World Cup titles to his name. The journey of the sensational all-rounder has been a difficult one, and despite being diagnosed with cancer, Yuvraj did return to competitive cricket. Recalling the 2011 World Cup, when Yuvraj was diagnosed with cancer, his father, Yograj Singh, in a recent podcast, said that he would have been proud even if his son had died during the 2011 World Cup as India went on to secure the title.?
The podcast called Unfiltered by Samdish has blown over the internet, as Yojraj Singh didn't stop there; he went on to say that if Yuvraj Singh had died from cancer for the country and had won the World Cup for India, then he would have been a proud father.?
However, he is still a proud father, he noted. He went on to say that he had told this over the phone as well, and "I wanted him to play even when he was spitting blood. I told him, ¡®Don¡¯t worry, you won¡¯t die. Win this World Cup for India," he added.?
Talking about several other events during the podcast, ranging from his relationship with his former India skipper Kapil Dev to questioning Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy, Yograj commented on various other events during the podcast.?
Moreover, he also believes that if Yuvraj Singh had even worked 10 per cent hard as he did, then he would have become a great cricketer.?
Yuvraj Singh's father describes himself as the ¡®Emperor of the Universe¡¯
Yuvraj Singh's father, Yograj Singh, in conversation with Samdish, declared that he was the 'Emperor of the Universe.' He believes that he is a great emperor; the word king is too small to describe him.?
Yuvraj Singh represented India in 40 Tests, 304 ODIs, and 58 T20Is before he announced his retirement in 2019. Moreover, Yuvraj also showcased his remarkable journey from during the 2007 T20 World Cup to smashing six sixes in an over while playing against England.?