Yuvraj Singh has a special birthday wish for youngster Shubman Gill as he turns 21

Yuvraj Singh came forward to wish one of his good friends and 'Next Big Thing' of Indian Cricket Shubman Gill who turned 21 on Tuesday. Gill became a household name after his heroics in ICC U-19 World Cup 2018 that was played in New Zealand where Boys In Blue won ir record fourth U-19 World Cup. 

'One of hardest workers': Yuvraj Singh

Taking to social media, Yuvi had posted a throwback picture of him and Shubman enjoying a birthday bash and n went on to caption it as 'To one of hardest workers on park and gang leader of thugs of Punjab' who hits it hard and straight out of ground'. southpaw concluded by wishing youngster luck for upcoming edition of IPL by urging him to stay focused and do well.

Shubman Gill in IPL 2020

Punjab cricketer has been retained by two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2020 that gets underway on September 19. promising batsman will be representing Kolkata franchise for a third consecutive season. KKR will kickstart ir campaign when y lock horns against title-holders Mumbai Indians at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on September 23.

Meanwhile, Yuvraj Singh was last seen in action during Road Safety World Series earlier this year where he was playing for India Legends led by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. event was called off due to global pandemic. 

star all-rounder was released by four-time winners and defending champions Mumbai Indians during IPL 2020 Auctions and went unsold as team had shown any interest in buying him for 13th edition of cash-rich event. 

KKR in IPL 2020

Knights will be hoping to win ir third IPL crown in 13th edition of cash-rich tournament that will be played in UAE from September 19 to vember 10. KKR players have already reached Gulf for participating in upcoming season of Indian Premier League. Dinesh Karthik-led side are staying at Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.

Karthik on or hand will be leading two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders in 13th edition of cash-rich tournament. He was last seen in action during heartbreaking World Cup 2019 semi-final against New Zealand at Manchester and has t been in Indian team manment's scheme of things since n. He will be hoping to make his bat do talking as well as showcase some extraordinary performances behind stumps and eye a comeback in shortest format for Team India as countdown to ICC T20 World Cup 2021 begins.

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