Respect From Both Sides Of The Border - Pakistani Cricketers And Former Teammates Shower Yuvraj Singh With Praise
Yuvraj has played some great knocks vs Pakistan.
As Yuvraj Singh called time on his career, fans all over the country knew that it was end of an era.
As messages praising his legacy poured in from all corners, those across the border put their rivalry aside and paid tribute to the southpaw.
Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Wahab Riaz and Ahmad Shahzad were the first ricketers from Pakistan to congratulate Yuvraj.
Congratulations on your fantastic International career @YUVSTRONG12. Your strength and belief on and off the field is truly inspiring. Absolute legendary stuff. The Intl scene will miss you for sure but the pro scene welcomes the spark that you are ?
¡ª Shoaib Malik ?? (@realshoaibmalik) June 10, 2019
Unbelievable hitter of the cricket ball, A destructive batsmen,
¡ª Ahmad Shahzad ?? (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 10, 2019
A match winner on any given day!!
An all round athlete & a super human being.
Cricket will definitely miss a complete package like @YUVSTRONG12
I wish you all the luck for your second innings brother.? #YouWeCan
Bidding adios to @YUVSTRONG12 .
¡ª Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 10, 2019
Congratulations on a fantastic career @YUVSTRONG12 You were an amazing batsman and a brilliant fielder with big match temperament. Your fighting ability is very inspiring, we spent great time together. All the very best in your life ahead. https://t.co/2wLMtHJGT4
¡ª Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 10, 2019
A true icon of cricket, and one of the finest sportsmen out there. Best of luck for the future, @YUVSTRONG12 ??
¡ª Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) June 10, 2019
Recalling the first time he played against Yuvraj, Akhtar said on his YouTube channel, ¡°A rock-star, a match winner, a great junior and a very good friend of mine, Yuvraj has retired from international cricket. I remember for the first time I played against him in 2003 in Centurion during the World Cup where he played a beautiful knock... I went to him and talked to him. I was deeply impressed by his in-depth knowledge of the game. I don't think India has produced a more elegant batsman than Yuvraj Singh. He used to play very fluently.¡±
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Of course it was not just those across the border who were praising him. His former teammates also had good things to say about him:
It¡¯s been an absolute pleasure playing with Yuvi. You will go down as one of the greatest players in the history of the game. You have been an inspiration to us with your resilience,determination & above all the love & passion you showed towards the game. Good luck @YUVSTRONG12 ! pic.twitter.com/vlXUdkgJSz
¡ª VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 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
¡ª Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 10, 2019
You don¡¯t know what you got till its gone. Love you brotherman You deserved a better send off. @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/PC2cR5jtLl
¡ª Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) 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
¡ª Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 10, 2019
What a fantastic career you have had Yuvi.
¡ª Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 10, 2019
You have come out as a true champ everytime the team needed you. The fight you put up through all the ups & downs on & off the field is just amazing. Best of luck for your 2nd innings & thanks for all that you have done for ?? Cricket.? pic.twitter.com/J9YlPs87fv
His legacy is one that shall be difficult to match in the limited overs formats. Till now we have not found someone to fill his shoes. The man could be aggressive, play anchor or be the finisher. Not to mention his bowling and awesome fielding. The total package that Team India depended on in the first decade of the 21st century.
