Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket in Mumbai on Monday. The 37-year-old was the chief architect of India’s World Cup triumph in 2011 and he also played a pivotal role in helping the Men in Blue to lift the inaugural T20 World Cup trophy in 2007.
The sout♛hpaw also confirmed that IPL 20🅷19 was his last tournament as a player.
Right after Yuvraj’s announcement, many former and current cricketers took to Twitter to show their love and pen emotional notes for the cricketer.
Here are some of the best tweets:
What a fantastic career you have had Yuvi.
You have come out as a true champ everytime the team needed you. The fight you ꦕput 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.🙌— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Players will come and go,but players like are very rare t💎o find. Gone through many difficult times but thrashed disease,thrashed bowle🅠rs & won hearts. Inspired so many people with his fight & will-power. Wish you the best in life,Yuvi . Best wishes always
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
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 everyth꧋ing ahead. Absolute champion.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
Enjoy retirement Legend 🙌🏻 🏏
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8)
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Congratulations Prince on a wonderful career. You were the best ever white ball cricketer India had. should retire Number 12 jersey in the tribute toꦉ your career. Wish I could bat like🎀 you Champion
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)
Thank you, Yuvi🤪 paaji for all 🐈the guidance, support & love. ♥ You are one of the best left-handed batsmen I have come across. I always looked up to your style & batting technique, have learnt so much from you! Wish you prosperity & success in your new journey. Rab rakha 💪🏻
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
One of the greatest match-winners in the history of the game,a fighter who built an extraordinary carꦦeer through difficult challenges & came out a w🐼inner every time-We all are so proud of you , u can be very proud of what u have you done for our country
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
My heart stopped 4 a bit after learnin about 🍷ur retirement PaaG.Wish u a had better treatment during ur last phase of ur career,but neveꦍr d less thank u 4 ur contributions 2 Indian Cricket.Wat an inspirational figure u r,I guess u won’t even know it.God bless always.
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
End of an era! Yuvi pa, ur ability with the bat, the glorious 6s, the impeccable catches & the good times we've had, will be missed beyond years. The class & grit u brought to the field will be an inspiration forever. Thank u, Have an equally remarkable 2nd innings!
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Happy retireme🗹nt Paaji u𝔉 r a true fighter on and off the field.. you r inspiration for everyone so much learn from u big bro 😊❤️🇮🇳⭐️🙏 baba ji mehar krn 😊✌️
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3)
I'll miss your hilarious expressions on the pitch Yuvi Paa 😂😂😂 Have a happy retirement. You've earned it 😘
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7)
Thank you for all the wonderful memories Yuvi Paaji.
You taught us how to fight and give our best even when the situation is not in control. A true hero, on and off the field.
Congratulations on such an inspiring career!— Bhuvneshwar Kumar (@BhuviOfficial)
Inspiration to many of us,legend for the whole world,what a career we've witnessed!Best wishes &congratulations paaji!Thank you for the great memories&your invaluable feedbacks to me from my U19 days have surely been treasured.Cheers to the king!
— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9)
Congratula🎉tions pa on an extraordinary journey an💃d outstanding cricketing career. Wishing you well always!
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)
My Warrior Prince – A true fighter on and off the field.. your stories will forever live on.. love always brother ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
To one🅰 of the Best Players India has ever produced, a World Cup Winner, a Cancer Survivor, a True Champion and an Inspiration. Thank You for the memories Yuvi Paa
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal)
You have been an inspiratiꦦon, mentor and leader to me. I find myself very fortunate to have had the ability to meet a gem like you and also play in the same team with you. Congratulations on your great career. Thank You for everything And All the best for the future
— Sandeep sharma (@sandeep25a)
Yuvi paji! I still remember when I played my 2nd test match against Pakistan in Bangalore and u were there I was quietly sitting in a corner as I was youngster, so you approached me and said-t⭕ension na le enjoy the journey of test cricket! 😝All the best ﷽for future!!
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant)
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Congratulations on a wonderful career Yuv. You are an inspiration. It's been an absolute pleasure to have played alongside you. Thank you for the memories and guidance thru it all. Wish you all the best in life brother!! 🤗
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
Congratu𝐆lation🥃s paaji your wonderful career 🏏🙏
— Ishwar pandey (@pandey_ishwar)
Through every thick and thin. Through all the highs and lows. Through every𒉰 stage of my life. I am lucky to have a mentor and brother like you . A champion on and off field. Wishing you all the best for the life ahead 🤗
— Siddharthh Kaul (@iamsidkaul)
