Yuvraj Singh: All about Abu Dhabi T10 side Maratha Arabians

Former Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh on Wednesday was named as Maratha Arabians' icon player for upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League. This will be his second appearance in a franchise-based tournament since he anunced his international retirement in June 2019. He last played in Global T20 Cana League in July-August for Toronto Nationals and captained team. 

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In six innings, southpaw scored 153 runs with highest score of 51 at a strike rate of 145.71. Nationals finished third in league st of six-team tournament. y lost Eliminator match against Winnipeg Hawks.

A few days ago, Maratha Arabians h signed former England coach Andy flower as ir he coach. West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo is captain of team. franchise also named ir retained players in form of Lasith Malinga, Chris Lynn, Hazratullah Zazai and Najeebullah Zran among ors. Former India cricketer Subramaniam Brinath was part of ir squ in 2018. team is co-owned by Bollywood actor Sohail Khan and businessmen Parvez Khan and Ali Tumbi.

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An exciting new format to be a part of: Yuvraj

Speaking about playing in Abu Dhabi T10, Yuvraj said that it was an exciting new format to be part of. He was looking forward to joining forces with some of world's biggest names in this league and representing Maratha Arabians. Yuvraj ded that it is going to be a thrilling time for game of cricket and ded that it was heartwarming to see leagues like T10 putting in so much hard work and offering such an exciting format for sports enthusiasts.

Sohail Khan, who is co-owner of Maratha Arabians, told a leing news daily that it was terrific to have a world-class player like Yuvi in ir squ. y h all seen his exploits for India in various formats. Khan said that Yuvraj is a champion cricketer and one of all-time greats in white-ball cricket. It was a huge hour to have him in ir squ.

Yuvraj played a major role for India in ir triumphs in 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup. He h also hit six sixes in an over in 2007 WC off Stuart Bro's bowling. He retired from international cricket earlier this year.

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