Yuvraj Singh reveals battle with Chennai heat before suffering from cancer in 2011 WC

After winning 1983 World Cup in England, Team India came close to lifting ir second title back in 2003 only to lose to Australia in final. Team India finally lifted trophy in 2011 after beating Sri Lanka in final. epic six from former skipper MS Dhoni is still fresh in minds of cricket fans, but it was former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh 2011 World Cup performance that helped India win World Cup.

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Yuvraj Singh is regarded as one of best Indian batsmen to have played for country. He has single-handedly won matches for India on a number of occasions. He displayed his ability as a destructive batsman in 2011 World Cup. His also man to hit his first century in World Cup in a Group St match against West Indies on March 20. 

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Yuvraj Singh cancer post-2011 World Cup  

Yuvraj Singh cancer news came into limelight after conclusion of World Cup. In 2011, Yuvraj Singh cancer treatment was done in Boston and Indianapolis. In March 2012, he was discharged from hospital after completing third and final cycle of chemorapy and returned to India in April. During an interview with a TV channel back in 2014, Yuvraj Singh said that he first thought it was because of Chennai heat that he was feeling unwell.

He had said that he always wanted a World Cup hundred, which never happened because he batted at . 6. He furr said that since Virender Sehwag opted out of World Cup match, so he decided to make it big. He even prayed to God that whatever happens, even if he dies afterwards, to let India win World Cup.

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Sachin Tendulkar on Yuvraj Singh cancer 

Long back during an interview, Sachin Tendulkar had said that he could feel pain Yuvraj Singh had gone through and experienced mixed emotions. He said that after meeting with Yuvraj Singh in London where he was getting his treatment, he could understand what all-rounder went through, especially after he saw his wife discussing medical terms with Yuvraj. He had said that Yuvraj Singh was like his younger bror and he would ask God why it ( illness) had to happen to him.

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Yuvraj Singh 2011 World Cup hundred

Yuvraj Singh 2011 World Cup hundred was a special kck as it was first in a World Cup event. After losing both Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir early, Yuvraj Singh started building a partnership with Virat Kohli. duo added 122 runs for third-wicket before Kohli was dismissed for 59. Yuvraj, however, carried on. During innings, Yuvraj started to feel unwell. left-hander vomited multiple times on pitch and looked sick. He still carried on and went on to score 113 runs in 123 balls with help of 10 fours and 2 sixes helping India posted a competitive total of 268.

Despite being unwell, Yuvraj Singh also performed with ball and in his four overs, he picked up two wickets of Devon Thomas and dangerous Andre Russell. He finished day with 18 runs for 2 wickets in his four overs. For his remarkable performance under pressure, Yuvraj Singh was named Man of Match.