Yuvraj Singh Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Yuvraj Singh Bhundel

Nickname: Yuvi

Profession: Cricketer

Date of Birth: 12 December 1981 (Saturday)

Age (as of 2024): 43 Years

Birthplace: Chandigarh, India

Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Chandigarh, India

Religion: Sikhism

Caste: Jat

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Marriage Date: 30 November 2016

Age: 43 Years

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EDUCATION

School: DAV Public School, Sector 8, Chandigarh

College/University: Did Not Attend

Educational Qualification: 10th standard

Education: 10th Standard

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): 6′ 1″ (185 cm)

Weight (approx.): 80 Kg (176 lbs)

Body Measurements (approx.): – Chest: 41 inches – Waist: 34 inches – Biceps: 13 inches

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Hair Colour: Black

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Affairs/Girlfriends: • Kim Sharma (Actress) • Deepika Padukone (Actress, rumour) • Riya Sen (Actress, rumour) • Preity Zinta (Actress, rumour) • Leepakshi (Fashion Designer, rumour) • Hazel Keech (Actress)

Wife/Spouse: Hazel Keech , Actress (2016-present)

Children: Son – Orion Keech Singh Daughter – Aura

Parents: Father – Yograj Singh (Actor, Former Cricketer & Coach) Mother – Shabnam Singh Stepmother – Neena Bundhel (Punjabi actress and model)

Siblings: Sister – None Brother – Zoravar Singh (Actor) Stepbrother – Victor Yograj Singh (Punjabi actor) Stepsister – Amarjeet Kaur (Tennis Player)

Wife: Hazel Keech

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

International Debut: Test – 16 October 2003 vs New Zealand at Mohali ODI – 3 October 2000vs Kenya at Nairobi T20 – 13 September 2007 vs Scotland at Durban

Awards, Honours, Achievements: 2012: Arjuna Award 2014: Padma Shri

MONEY FACTOR

Cars Collection: Lamborghini Murcielago, Bentley Continental, Porsche 911, BMW M5, BMW M3 Convertible, Mercedes Benz S-Class, Audi Q5, BMW 3 Series

Net Worth (approx.): $35 million

OTHER INFORMATION

Last Match: Test – India v England at Kolkata, December 5-9, 2012 ODI – West Indies v India at North Sound, June 30, 2017 T20 – India v England at Bengaluru, February 1, 2017

International Retirement: 10 June 2019 (from all formats)

Jersey Number: #12 (India) #12 (IPL, County Cricket)

Domestic/State Team(s): • Delhi Daredevils • India A • Kings XI Punjab • Pune Warriors • Punjab • Royal Challengers Bangalore • Sunrisers Hyderabad • Yorkshire

Coach/Mentor: Sukhwinder Singh alias Bawa

Favourite Shot: Slog-sweeps

Records (Main Ones): • The first player to hit six 6’s in an over in a T20 match. He did it in the 2007 T20 World Cup against England in Stuart Broad’s over. • Fastest T20 fifty by scoring it in 12 balls against England national cricket team during the 2007 ICC World Twenty20.

Address: Block-A of DLF City (Phase 1), Gurugram, Haryana

Hobbies: Travelling, Listening to Music, Watching Films

Tattoo: A tattoo with Roman “XII” on his right-hand bicep

Cricketer(s): Sachin Tendulkar , Ricky Ponting , and Chris Gayle

Coach: Gary Kirsten

Food: Kadhi-Chawal, Gobhi Ka Paratha, Chinese Cuisines

Actor: Shah Rukh Khan

Actress: Kajol

Politician: Manmohan Singh

Singer: Gurdas Mann

Book(s): The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma, A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, and The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Yuvraj Singh, a name synonymous with cricketing excellence and resilience, was born to Yograj Singh, a former Indian fast bowler and celebrated actor in Punjabi cinema. Growing up in a sporting household, Yuvraj was influenced early on by his father’s legacy. His journey into cricket began in Punjab, where he received his foundational training. Recognizing his potential, he later moved to Mumbai to further hone his skills at the prestigious Elf-Vengsarkar Cricket Academy. This pivotal training period laid the groundwork for his future success on the international stage.

A standout moment in Yuvraj’s early career came during the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy final in December 1999, where he made headlines by scoring a remarkable triple hundred—358 runs off 404 balls—against a Bihar team that included a young MS Dhoni. This innings not only showcased his prodigious talent but also foreshadowed the illustrious career that lay ahead. However, Yuvraj’s personal life took a tumultuous turn after his parents’ divorce, leading him to make the heartfelt decision to stay with his mother, who became a constant source of support throughout his life.

Throughout his cricketing journey, Yuvraj has always had a fondness for the number 12, which he considers his lucky charm. His first significant paycheck after stepping onto the international cricket stage was 21 lakh INR, a sum he selflessly presented to his mother to help purchase a house, a gesture that highlighted his deep-rooted family values. His career reached a historic peak during the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup when he made headlines for hitting six consecutive sixes off England’s Stuart Broad, a feat that remains etched in cricketing lore. Following in the footsteps of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj made a mark in English county cricket by signing with Yorkshire, becoming only the second Indian after Tendulkar to achieve this distinction.

However, Yuvraj’s journey was not without its challenges. After the victorious 2011 World Cup campaign, he faced the shocking diagnosis of lung cancer. Displaying unparalleled strength and determination, he underwent chemotherapy and emerged victorious, returning to the cricket field as a symbol of hope and resilience. His tenacity was further reflected in his career earnings, as he became the most expensive player in the IPL auctions of 2014 and 2015, fetching 14 crore and 16 crore INR, respectively. Beyond the cricket field, Yuvraj showcased his versatility by lending his voice to the Bollywood animated film “Jumbo” and founded the YouWeCan initiative in 2012 to support cancer patients.

In addition to his philanthropic efforts, Yuvraj penned his autobiography, “The Test of My Life: From Cricket to Cancer and Back,” released in 2013, which chronicles his extraordinary journey from cricketing stardom to battling cancer and returning to form. On June 10, 2019, he announced his retirement from international cricket after a remarkable career, having played 40 Tests, 304 One-Day Internationals, and 58 T20 Internationals for India. With a total of 1,900 runs in Tests and 8,701 runs in ODIs, Yuvraj Singh’s legacy as a cricketer and an inspiration endures, marked by his unwavering spirit and remarkable contributions both on and off the field.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.