Former Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh on October 3 shared an old picture of himself when he first got selected in Indian cricket team. Singh played his first-ever ODI match on October 3 against Kenya in Champions Trophy. In picture, Yuvraj Singh is seen standing next to former Indian cricketer and captain Rahul Dravid. During his international career which spanned for around 17 years, Yuvraj Singh picked 148 international wickets and scored 11,778 runs in 404 matches in which he represented India. former left-handed all-rounder enjoys a huge fan following in India and is widely regarded as a role model for many youngsters.

Yuvraj Singh debuted for India in 2000

Singh who is considered as one of best all-rounders of Indian cricket took to micro-blogging website to share his debut picture from 2000. In his tweet, he captioned picture as a 'proud moment' and a 'priceless memory' when he first got selected to play for team. Singh who has had a phemenal career started from U-19 World Cup in 2000 which India won as he was adjourned player of tournament. In his first kck, he scored 84 against Australia in Nairobi and was a crucial part of Indian team that went on to reach final of 2003 cricket World Cup. After 2011 World Cup, Singh was diagsed with cancer and received treatment in USA. He was discharged in March 2012 and was picked for India for 2012 T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

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Singh wins Man of Tournament in 2011 ICC World Cup

Yuvraj Singh, who has played some fine innings over years as a batsman, is fondly remembered for 6 sixes in 6 balls against Stuart Broad in inaugural ICC T20 World Cup. His all-round performance in 2011 ICC Cricket World was extremely significant and instrumental in India lifting cup. Yuvraj scored more than 300 runs, took 15 wickets and also won four man-of--match awards during course of tournament. He was declared as Man of Tournament of 2011 World Cup. 

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