Yuvraj Singh: The Champion Of All Battles

My Biggest Motivation to get out of cancer was to represent India again and I was determined to work hard to be on the field.

- Shreya Bhattacharya

Defeating something as serious as cancer and yet ruling the cricket ground, what a comeback Yuvraj! Tell us how tough was it to prove yourself once again?

YUVRAJ: It has been a tough journey. When you recover from a disease like cancer, it does not just affect that one part of your body but it affects the entire body. Chemo is the most painful treatment and it not only kills the bad cells but also the good cells. So your body needs to replenish those as well.

My biggest motivation to get out of cancer was to represent India again and I was determined to work hard to be on the field. After my illness I needed to take extra care of my diet, sleep, exercise regime etc. It was tough but the motivation to play for my country kept me going.

How have things changed in cricket since your debut match in 2000? What role does technology play in the changes you see?

The game of cricket has evolved to a great extent over the last decade. When I made my debut in 2000, only two formats of cricket were known – Tests and One-day internationals. With the advent of T20 cricket, the game has become fast-paced and more and more people are watching cricket now. The success of IPL and other T20 leagues around the world has made cricket a popular entertainment option too. Technology has improved vastly over time as well, and now we can see hawkeye slo-mo replays, hotspots, spidercams, on-field mics etc being used more often. I guess, it would only go for the betterment towards cricket as far as technology is concerned.

Six consecutive sixes would always remain special to all Indian cricket fans. Would you like to share the memories? It’s eternally stitched to the minds of the nation, anyway!