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In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj finished with 58 off 16 balls with seven sixes and three boundaries as India set England a formidable target of 11 runs an over at a Kingsmead stadium overflowing with joyous Indian fans.
Yuvraj has had a recent (late 2005 to early 2006) run of good form in the ODI format of the game.
Yuvraj made his Test debut against New Zealand in Mohali in late 2003 in front of his home crowd in Punjab due to the absence of regular captain Sourav Ganguly in the No. 6 position.
www.liveindia.com /cricket/YuvrajSingh.html   (1602 words)

  
  Yuvraj Singh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yuvraj Singh (born 12 December 1981 in Chandigarh, India) is a cricketer from India, and the son of former Indian fast bowler Yograj Singh.
Yuvraj made his one-day international debut against Kenya at Nairobi, at the ICC Knock-Out Trophy, and Test debut against New Zealand at Mohali.
Yuvraj is primarily a left-handed batsman but can bowl part-time left-arm spin.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yuvraj_Singh   (277 words)

  
 India - Sports - The New Raj Of Cricket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Like his father, Yuvraj is tall (he is 5 feet 11 inches) and well built with strong wrists, which help him dispatch the ball with minimal effort to all parts of the ground.
Yuvraj followed up his impressive debut performance with a rapid 41 in the semi-final against South Africa, dispatching the feared Allan Donald to the fence thrice in an over.
Yuvraj's show in the last domestic season apart, his performance in the under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka in January this year caught everyone's eye.
www3.estart.com /india/sports/yuvraj.html   (1023 words)

  
 India needs planning to tackle Murali: Yuvraj
Yuvraj feels such is Murali class that he realises the need to develop a couple of strokes to come to terms with the bowler's rich repertoire of deliveries.
Yuvraj said it was this policy which made him adjust his game against Sri Lanka for he decided that he needed to hang in there in the middle.
Yuvraj was disappointed at India's loss against the hosts and said it is wrong to say it was a wake up call or a blessing in disguise for an extremely talented team like India.
thatscricket.oneindia.in /2004/odi_series/asiacup/2007yuvraj.html   (499 words)

  
 The return of Yuvraj Singh- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Yuvraj was also criticised for having an attitude problem and his innings against Australia being little more than a flash in the pan.
Yuvraj is still a little uncomfortable against the spinners and needs to work on that part of his game.
Yuvraj now seems to be taking his cricket more seriously and this is the right time to provide him some encouragement in the shape of a regular slot in the squad.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow.cms?art_id=14762952   (792 words)

  
 sport.iafrica.com | today Yuvraj to open for India
Hard-hitting Yuvraj Singh will be promoted to open the innings in order to strengthen India's batting in the upcoming international season, skipper Sourav Ganguly said on Sunday.
Yuvraj has got the ability to open the innings, and a player of his stature should not be kept out of the team," he said.
Yuvraj shot to fame with an explosive 84 against Australia in the ICC Trophy limited-overs tournament in Kenya in 2000.
sport.iafrica.com /news/328798.htm   (543 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Cricket | England | Yuvraj condemns England to defeat
Yuvraj Singh's 103 condemned England to an eighth defeat in their last 10 one-day internationals as India took a 3-0 lead in the seven-match series.
Yuvraj was going at better than a run a ball and after reaching his fifty he swept Blackwell for a big six.
Yuvraj, who faced just 76 balls, and Raina both fell to Flintoff in the final dash for runs in which Mahendra Dhoni finished with a cameo 13 not out.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/cricket/england/4871144.stm   (655 words)

  
 Yuvraj Singh - The Huffington Post
Delhi, September 20: Yuvraj Singh's six sixes in a row in the Twenty20 World Cup tie against England has won him an admirer in Army General JJ Singh, who lauded the youngster for his grit and belligerence.
Indian batting star Yuvraj Singh has always exuded the kind of confidence that champions possess and it was only a matter of time that he carved out a niche for himself in world cricket.
It was Yuvraj Singh's on-field war of words with Andrew Flintoff that spurred the left-hander to unleash his fury and hit Stuart Broad for six consecutive sixes en route to the fastest half century in the Twenty20 World Cup, said India's cricket manager Lalchand...
www.huffingtonpost.com /people/Yuvraj+Singh   (1157 words)

  
 Yuvraj ton in vain as South Africa win easily
Yuvraj Singh then brought some cheer to the shell-shocked crowd, hitting Ntini for a six and a boundary in the eighth over.
Yuvraj kept one end going as he reached his half-century from 77 balls, with five boundaries and a six.
He added 49 runs for the seventh wicket with Yuvraj, but the majority of the runs in the partnership were made by the left-hander, who was batting on a well-made 78.
in.rediff.com /cricket/2005/nov/16india.htm   (2404 words)

  
 Yuraj Singh
The 18-year-old Yuvraj Singh lived upto the hype created by media when he made a splendid 84 runs off just 80 balls.
Yuvraj is a very wristy player and whenever he is playing on the leg-side, his style were very much the reminiscent of Saeed Anwar’s.
Yuvraj, who was the Man of the series during the under-19the World Cup, has shown the glimpses of his dormant potential.
www.yehhaicricket.com /india/ysingh/ysinghart.html   (442 words)

  
 outlookindia.com | wired   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Led by Yuvraj's heroics (2-34 and 48), India take an unsurmountable 4-0 lead by virtue of their four-wicket victory in the fourth one-dayer at the Nehru Stadium and create a new world record by registering their 15th win on the trot while chasing.
Yuvraj said at the moment what was most important was that the team members remained together.
Yuvraj, who scored 120 in the last league match against New Zealand in the triseries in Zimbabwe recently, felt that overall India needed to raise their level against the big teams in one-dayers.
www.outlookindia.com /pti_news.asp?id=327257   (793 words)

  
 Yuvraj Singh in driving license mess - Sify.com
Chandigarh: Star left-hander Yuvraj Singh is in the eye of a storm following allegations that he was issued an international driving licence on May nine this year despite not having an air ticket and visa, mandatories for such a license.
It is alleged that Yuvraj did not even deposit the fee for the licence on that day and it was done later.
He admitted having a cup of tea of with Yuvraj, but said it was not a crime and he did not show any undue favour to the star batsman.
sify.com /sports/cricket/fullstory.php?id=13265194   (264 words)

  
 Yuvraj and Rahul played splendidly: Indian skipper
London: India captain Saurav Ganguly said Yuvraj Singh's match-winning performance against England at Lord's on Saturday was no shock display.
Earlier man-of-the-match Yuvraj was instrumental in keeping England 30 runs short of the total it was on target for, his left-arm spin leading the Indian attack with three for 39.
Yuvraj certainly did that hitting seven fours in his innings, his straight driving particularly impressive in contrast to many sub-continental batsmen who prefer to play square of the wicket.
thatscricket.oneindia.in /specials/eng-summer/news/ganguly_yuvraj.html   (583 words)

  
 Cricinfo - Yuvraj Singh ton puts North Zone in firm control   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Perhaps bidding for another reckoning at the national level, Yuvraj Singh hit an unbeaten 163 on the second day of North Zone's Duleep Trophy match against South Zone, giving his side firm control of the game at Faridabad.
Yuvraj batted on unflappably, posting 110 runs for the third wicket with skipper Mithun Manhas.
Yuvraj, however, was the undoubted star of the day.
www.icc-cricket.com /india/content/story/118815.html   (370 words)

  
 The Hindu : Yuvraj, Chopra blunt East's attack
A mere eight runs separated the teams as North took the first innings lead and then dictated the course, riding on Yuvraj Singh's second century of the contest and a typically solid effort from Akash Chopra, who perished five runs short of a hundred to an unwise shot.
Thanks to the performances by Yuvraj and Chopra, North finished the day at 292 for three, an overall lead of 300 and skipper Dinesh Mongia looking in ominous touch.
Yuvraj and Chopra put on 230 runs for the second wicket to try and shut East out of the match.
www.hindu.com /2004/03/07/stories/2004030705251700.htm   (681 words)

  
 indya.com Cricket: Sri Lanka Tour - Yuvraj Singh is alive and kicking   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Last year, playing his first One-day International innings, Yuvraj hit 84 match-winning runs against the mighty Australians at the ICC Knockout Trophy at Nairobi, even though India were expected to roll over and make way for the Aussies.
After receiving the Man of the Match award after his 84 against Australia, Yuvraj remarked that getting his runs against the "top dogs" was particularly satisfying.
His early friends say that Yuvraj was never known for his modesty and humility.
www.indya.com /srilankatour/news/0108yuvrajsingh.htm   (399 words)

  
 Yuvraj Singh picks up fight with spectator - Sify.com
Mumbai: Punjab stalwart Yuvraj Singh had a poor outing on the first day of the Elite Division Ranji Trophy tie against hosts and holders Mumbai and then picked up a fight with a barracking spectator.
Yuvraj, who was released by the Indian squad from his reserve's duties in the ongoing second Test against Pakistan at Kolkata, misread the flight and spin of a delivery from Mumbai left-arm spinner Nilesh Kulkarni and offered a difficult return catch that the bowler accepted brilliantly.
Irked by the remark, Yuvraj went up to the spectators' gallery and was seen having a heated argument with the barracker before better sense prevailed and he returned to the Punjab dressing room.
sify.com /sports/cricket/fullstory.php?id=13696606&headline=Yuvraj~picks~up~fight~with~spectator   (212 words)

  
 NewsBreak :: Yuvraj and Pathan combine to down England
Yuvraj Singh smashed a rapid century and Irfan Pathan grabbed four wickets as India beat England by 49 runs in the third one-day international in Goa on Monday.
Yuvraj Singh smashed a rapid century and Irfan Pathan grabbed four wickets as India beat England by 49 runs in the third one-day international overnight.
Yuvraj Singh hammered an explosive century as India posted a challenging 294-6 in the third one-day international against England in Goa today.
newsbreak.com.au /related/a543224   (261 words)

  
 Test debut a godsend: Yuvraj Singh - Sify.com
Chandigarh: Now that his long wait for a place in the Test team is over, Yuvraj Singh says he would not change his attacking batting style which has made him a permanent member of India's one-day international team.
Yuvraj Singh, who has established himself at the crucial number six slot in the shorter version of the game, said he would not curb his natural stroke play in Tests.
Yuvraj Singh, who hit the headlines as a junior cricketer when he scored a 358 in the under-19 domestic championship in 1998-99 and played a key role in India winning the Under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka the following season, said tomorrow's match was a godsend opportunity for his Test debut.
sify.com /sports/cricket/fullstory.php?id=13285006   (375 words)

  
 The coming of age of Yuvraj Singh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
But when the chips were down in trying, seam-friendly conditions in the deciding clash at Karachi, Yuvraj came up with fine knocks of 45 in the visitors’ first innings total of 238 and 122 in the second when the next best Indian score was 37 by his one-time mentor Ganguly.
Yuvraj is in great form and we have to get him out early’.
Yuvraj has averaged in the higher 50s in the last 14 ODIs since the seven-match series against Sri Lanka, with one century and four half centuries to his credit, an indication of how much he has progressed of late.
cricket.expressindia.com /fulleistory.php?content_id=62838   (840 words)

  
 Yuvraj Singh Indian Cricketer
Yuvraj Singh (born 12 December 1981 in Chandigarh, India) is the son of former Indian fast bowler and Punjabi movie star Yograj Singh.
India batsman Yuvraj Singh is struggling with a hamstring injury ahead of the home test series against England starting March 1.
Yuvraj Singh became the first player in Twenty20 history to hit six sixes in an over in India's match against England.
cricket.deepthi.com /india-cricket-team-players/yuvraj-singh.html   (644 words)

  
 agencyfaqs! > news & features > Marico uses Yuvraj Singh’s style statement for ‘Parachute After Shower’   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Marico has just signed cricketer Yuvraj Singh as the brand ambassador for its latest product, Parachute After Shower, a hair cream for men that incorporates aqua moisturisers to give a stylish, just out of the shower look every day.
Pushpinder Singh, national creative director, Ambience Publicis, the agency that handles Marico’s creative business, explains the reason behind selecting Singh for the job: “We zeroed in on Yuvraj Singh as the brand endorser because he is charming, flamboyant, stylish and has a touch of arrogance, which is very endearing.
In the TVC for ‘Parachute After Shower’, Singh is shown using the product every day, thereby ensuring he looks good all the time, whether he is diving for great catches on the field or relaxing by a swimming pool off field.
www.agencyfaqs.com /news/stories/2005/08/23/12390.html   (434 words)

  
 Ton-up Yuvraj, Dhoni power India to another win over Pakistan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Dhoni powered India to another comfortable eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final one-day international here to clinch the series 4-1.
Yuvraj hit an unbeaten 107 while Dhoni smashed a 46-ball 77 not out to help the tourists to their fourth successive win.
Yuvraj, who finished the series as the top run-getter from both sides with 344 runs in five matches, hit 15 boundaries during his 93-ball knock and Dhoni continued his liking for Pakistan attack, hitting four sixes and six fours.
www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=108750   (537 words)

  
 Khaleej Times Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
CHENNAI — Yuvraj Singh’s good form in recent weeks has strengthened his chances for selection in the playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting in Chennai on December 2.
Shastri feels that Yuvraj took away the pressure from Dravid with some attacking strokeplay and at the same time shifted the heat on the rival bowlers.
One of course is the form of Yuvraj which implies that if six batsmen are played in the eleven, he stands a very good chance for selection.
www.khaleejtimes.com /DisplayArticle.asp?section=sports&xfile=data/sports/2005/December/sports_December1.xml   (489 words)

  
 Daily Excelsior.........sports
Yuvraj said he was disappointed at not being given a fair trial after being thrust into the openers’ slot against the Australians last year.
Yuvraj refused to be drawn into a debate over whether he would accept a position at the top in order to get into the test team.
Yuvraj decried the tendency of putting undue pressure on international cricketers to play in domestic matches, pointing out that top players needed rest during a packed calendar.
www.dailyexcelsior.com /web1/05jan24/sports.htm   (2247 words)

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