অনূর্ধ্ব-১৯ বিশ্বকাপে নিজে টুর্নামেন্ট সেরা হয়ে ভারতকে পাইয়েছেন বিশ্বকাপের স্বাদ। এরপর জাতীয় দলের হয়ে ছিলেন টি-টোয়েন্টি বিশ্বকাপজয়ী দলের সদস্য। ২০১১ সালে ভারত যেবার দ্বিতীয়বারের মত বিশ্বকাপ জেতে, সেবারও টুর্নামেন্ট সেরার খেতাব ছিলো অলরাউন্ডার যুবরাজ সিংয়ের দখলে। আজ (১০ জুন) হঠাৎ করেই যুবরাজ বিদায় বলে দিলেন আন্তর্জাতিক ক্রিকেটকে, ক্রিকেট মাঠে অসামান্য অবদানের জন্য অবসরের পর সতীর্থ থেকে শুরু করে পুরো ক্রিকেট বিশ্ব কৃতজ্ঞতা প্রকাশ করছে যুবরাজের প্রতি।
বয়স ভিত্তিক দল ও ঘরোয়া টুর্নামেন্টে ঝলক দেখিয়ে ২০০০ সালে ওয়ানডে দলে সুযোগ পান যুবরাজ সিং। অক্টোবরে কেনিয়ার বিপক্ষে ম্যাচ দিয়ে ভারতের হয়ে লম্বা ক্রিকেট ক্যারিয়ারের শুরুটা করেন যুবরাজ। প্রথম ম্যাচে ব্যাট হাতে নামার সুযোগ পাননি, বল হাতে ৪ ওভার বল করে ছিলেন উইকেট শূন্য। পরের ম্যাচেই অজিদের বিপক্ষে ৮০ বলে ৮৪ রান করে নিজের আগমনী বার্তা দেন সবাইকে। নিজেকে তৈরি করেন বিধ্বংসী ব্যাটসম্যান হিসাবে। যিনি কিনা বোলিংটাও করেন ঠিকঠাক। এরপরের গল্পটা জানা সবার।
ভারতের হয়ে বিশ্ব মাতানোর পর ২০১৭ সালের জুন মাসে উইন্ডিজদের বিপক্ষে ওয়ানডে খেলার পর আর ভারতীয় দলে জায়গা পাননি যুবরাজ সিং। আজ (১০ জুন) আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে দিলেন আন্তর্জাতিক ক্রিকেট থেকে অবসরের ঘোষণা।
ক্যান্সারের ভয়াল থাবার পরও যুদ্ধ করে দলে জায়গা করে নিয়েছিলেন। অবসরের ঘোষণা দেবার সময় যুবরাজ বলেন, ‘এটা (ক্যারিয়ার) একটা অসাধারণ রোলার কোস্টার রাইড ছিল। তবে এটার একতা শেষ হতেই হতো। শেষ বলে দেবার এটাই সঠিক সময়।’
২০১১ বিশ্বকাপের টুর্নামেন্ট সেরা এই ক্রিকেটারের অবসরের পর সামাজিক যোগাযোগ মাধ্যমে শুভেচ্ছা বার্তা জানিয়েছেন যুবরাজের সতীর্থ থেকে শুরু করে বিশ্ব ক্রিকেটের সাবেক আর বর্তমান ক্রিকেটাররা। বাদ যাননি সমর্থকেরাও।
What a fantastic career you have had Yuvi.
You have come out as a true champ everytime the team needed you. The fight you put 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.🙌 pic.twitter.com/J9YlPs87fv— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 10, 2019
What a wonderful career you had. All the best for your 2nd innings @YUVSTRONG12 #ThankYouYuvi
— Litton Kumer Das (@Litton_official) June 10, 2019
YUVRAJ SINGH has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Let's look back at his illustrious career for India in this episode of Castrol Activ #AakashVani.
Which has been YOUR favourite Yuvi moment? Share your thoughts in the comments section.#ThankYouYuvi pic.twitter.com/2ofGwQKVSz
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 10, 2019
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 everything ahead. Absolute champion. @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/LXSWNSQXog
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 10, 2019
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, @YUVSTRONG12 Have an equally remarkable 2nd innings! pic.twitter.com/ZWNeC9WkZL
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 10, 2019
One of the greatest match-winners in the history of the game,a fighter who built an extraordinary career through difficult challenges & came out a winner every time-We all are so proud of you #YuvrajSingh , u can be very proud of what u have you done for our country @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/w4wUe31De0
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 10, 2019
Congratulations Prince @YUVSTRONG12 on a wonderful career. You were the best ever white ball cricketer India had. @BCCI should retire Number 12 jersey in the tribute to your career. Wish I could bat like you Champion #Yuvrajsinghretires #ThankYouYuvraj #ThankYouYuvi
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 10, 2019
Well done yuvipa..you are a legend on and off the field…#fighter #inspiration #friend …I m sure 2nd inning will be even more successful..good things happens to good people…@YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/UH4P2Rmalg
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) June 10, 2019
Players will come and go,but players like @YUVSTRONG12 are very rare to find. Gone through many difficult times but thrashed disease,thrashed bowlers & won hearts. Inspired so many people with his fight & will-power. Wish you the best in life,Yuvi #YuvrajSingh. Best wishes always pic.twitter.com/sUNAoTyNa8
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 10, 2019
A brother. A mentor. A fighter. A LEGEND of the game and a Superb human being 🙌🏻 Wish you the very best in your journey ahead @YUVSTRONG12 🤗 May the innings ahead be as killer as you 😎✌🏻 pic.twitter.com/sTZ6MdZGoe
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) June 10, 2019
End of an era. Your contributions to #IndianCricket is unparalleled and your retirement will definitely create a void amongst all cricket fans all over the world. Not to mention, your journey with cricket is an inspiration to many. Thank You for all the memories. @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/Bj7fT35neA
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) June 10, 2019
Congratulations on a wonderful career Yuvi bhai. I feel so lucky to have shared the dressing room with you. You gave us so many victories and made us all so proud. You’re a true legend. Will see you soon @indiancricketteam @BCCI@YUVSTRONG12 @DelhiCapitals
#missyou #star #india pic.twitter.com/qWVALQoVvv— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) June 10, 2019
“I made some great friends and some not so great friends in cricket over the years. I have never stopped believing in myself…always believe in yourself": #YuvrajSingh pic.twitter.com/s3fLSozRBC
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 10, 2019
@YUVSTRONG12 congrats bud on a brilliant career! You have entertained us for years… never forget your 2011 World Cup! By gee you could really light up a Stadium! Not many players did that! 👏🏻👏🏻
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) June 10, 2019
Congratulations on a brilliant career mate @BCCI, @cricketworldcup winner ,Man of the tournament 2011 World Cup, six6's!! Will we see him as a global t20 player? Who would like him to play @NatWestBlastT20 and hundred100 next year? @ECB_cricket @toisports @NewsNationTV #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/udfhhxES4g
— Monty Panesar (@MontyPanesar) June 10, 2019
#YUVSTRONG12
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None can replace #YuviPaji, The finest Batsman😍😍..Only player to hit 6 sixes in an over🏏🏏
🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/sA7mdTi878— Shubham Gupta (@GuptaShubham014) June 10, 2019
Thank you for the memories @YUVSTRONG12 . You've been a warrior and inspiration to so many. I wish you the best in the next inning of your life 🌟🌟🌟
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) June 10, 2019
"This game taught me how to fight, how to fall, to dust off, to get up again and move forward. It has been a lovely journey…see you on the other side": #YuvrajSingh pic.twitter.com/n7ARsxn5KM
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 10, 2019
Yuvraj Singh, one of India’s greatest ODI cricketers of all time, announces his international retirement!
It’s been a pleasure watching you take the field all these years, Yuvi! Thank you for the countless memories 👏👏#YuvrajSingh #ThisIsNewDelhi #DelhiCapitals @YUVSTRONG12
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) June 10, 2019
"It is time to say goodbye, to move on and walk away. It has been a roller coaster ride and a great story but it has to come to an end." – @YUVSTRONG12#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #SteppingOut #YuvrajSingh pic.twitter.com/ZX3H80k9mT
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) June 10, 2019
6️⃣6️⃣6️⃣6️⃣6️⃣6️⃣ 😭@YUVSTRONG12, Indian cricket will miss your services. Thank you for the endless memories. 🇮🇳♥️#YuvrajSingh #HappyRetirement
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) June 10, 2019
And #YuvrajSingh finishes things off in style!
The curtains come down on a remarkable career 🙌#ThankYouYuvraj #OrangeArmy #RiseWithUs @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/AHFtW9AHsq
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) June 10, 2019
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⚪6⃣⚪
❤❤❤We love you 6×6, Yuvi! @YUVSTRONG12 #YuvrajSingh https://t.co/5SQ93R7Q0a
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 10, 2019
6 sixes in an over ✅
World Cup winner ✅
A true champion ✅A true legend bids adieu to the game! 🇮🇳
PC: ESPNcricinfo #YuvrajSingh #Legend pic.twitter.com/GRVKyxt6o7
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) June 10, 2019
#YuvrajSingh: After 25 years in and around the 22 yards and almost 17 years of international cricket on and off, I have decided to move on. This game taught me how to fight, how to fall, to dust off, to get up again and move forward.
Thanks @YUVSTRONG12 !! pic.twitter.com/K3qDtxADos— Doordarshan National (@DDNational) June 10, 2019
Congratulations @YUVSTRONG12 pa on an extraordinary journey and outstanding cricketing career. Wishing you well always! #YuvrajSingh pic.twitter.com/CXmYxhxr2u
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) June 10, 2019
The First & Last time our fav duo batted together!😔 #YuvrajSingh #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/11GsPvEK4T
— MS Dhoni Fans Official (@msdfansofficial) June 10, 2019
We will miss you on the cricket ground 👊🏽🇮🇳 #Yuvrajsingh pic.twitter.com/3k3j8oAEEq
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) June 10, 2019
One of the finest left hand batsmen in #Indian cricket to have played white-ball cricket #YuvrajSingh aka @YUVSTRONG12, announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats of the game. Thank U sir for your all round display. pic.twitter.com/T91Uj9D2NA
— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) June 10, 2019
2011 @cricketworldcup hero @YUVSTRONG12 calls time on his international career🏏#YuvrajSingh will always be remembered as one of the finest batsmen ever to have played limited overs cricket
Details ▶️ https://t.co/h6CCMa1N7I pic.twitter.com/RzDmkjscCo
— Times of India (@timesofindia) June 10, 2019
That NatWest series final, those six sixes, and the World Cup! Etched in my memory forever. Thank you for the advice, support, and above all, the inspiration @YUVSTRONG12 You will be missed. #YuvrajSingh pic.twitter.com/MfTWYPA01B
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) June 10, 2019
#YuvrajSingh announces retirement..#ThankYouYuvi #ThankYouYuvraj pic.twitter.com/LJ4nX1tmHj
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) June 10, 2019
2007 🏆
2011 🏆
1 man 🇮🇳
A million memories!Thank you for everything, #YuvrajSingh! 💗 #HallaBol pic.twitter.com/WAaGjmqGdr
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 10, 2019
BREAKING: #YuvrajSingh announces retirement from all forms of cricket, reports @karhacter
Photo: @VivekBendre1 pic.twitter.com/QoPRzab3xa
— The Hindu (@the_hindu) June 10, 2019
This picture speaks a lot! This was clicked after India 🇮🇳 won 2011 world cup at Mumbai. #YuvrajSingh (along with the team) has dedicated #WCtrophy to #SachinTendulkar. What an emotional moment for @YUVSTRONG12 and his mentor @sachin_rt ! this is million dollar picture👏👏💐👏👏! pic.twitter.com/q8JSryMakz
— Sumit Awasthi (@awasthis) June 10, 2019
Legends neither get tired… nor retire!
You were, are and will always be a Champion Cricketer of India @YUVSTRONG12 #Yuvrajsingh #IndiaLovesYuvraj pic.twitter.com/vrgcssgSbA
— Manjinder S Sirsa (@mssirsa) June 10, 2019
