As India beat England in the fourth Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to seal the series on Monday, one of India’s greatest all-rounders turned 35 as well.
Yuvraj Singh was one of the main reasons that India lifted the inaugural World Twenty20 trophy in 2007 and the 2011 World Cup soon after. However, for many cricket fans, he will be remembered for his fabulous knock of 58 runs in 16 balls against England in a group game.
On September 19, 2007, Singh decided to show the world his batting prowess, or rather his six-hitting ability. He came in with three overs to play set Durban on fire within that span of 18 balls. Flintoff, who bowled the 17th over had an argument with Singh after completing it, which fired up Singh.
The left-hander tore into Stuart Broad in the next over. Singh smashed six sixes in that over to reach his 50 in just 12 balls. He smashed the first six over midfield and flicked the next into the crowd. The third was bowled outside off stump and the ball sailed over the boundary. The fourth was a delivery balled round the wicket and Singh smashed it for six. The fifth six saw Singh get down on one knee and to dispatch it over mid-wicket. The last six send the entire ground into frenzy with teammates, the crowd and the opposition in awe of what they just witnessed. Singh then smashed Flintoff for a six before falling to the fast bowler for 58 runs in 16 balls.
Here's wishing @YUVSTRONG12 a very happy birthday #HappyBirthdayYuvi pic.twitter.com/CyjVTfJ0az
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 12, 2016
From dressing rooms to packed stadiums,victories to losses,we've seen it all together.Happy birthday @YUVSTRONG12! Wish you the best always. pic.twitter.com/DXEJwn6uPy
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 12, 2016
Happy birthday to a man with 11,363 international runs in 388 international appearances for India, @YUVSTRONG12! pic.twitter.com/wucmksQTEa
— ICC (@ICC) December 12, 2016
Happy Birthday @YUVSTRONG12
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) December 12, 2016
6 Sixes In An Over In WT20
Man of the Series in WT20 2007
Man of the Series in World Cup 2011 pic.twitter.com/a0AFHITFc3
Yuvraj Singh's 6 SIXES Off Stuart Broad. Goosebumps. #HappyBirthdayYuvi
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) December 11, 2016
RT If You Still Remember.#Yuvi#दिल_करता_हैpic.twitter.com/PU3KPxEG4m
Wishing my brother @YUVSTRONG12 a very happy birthday. May you have everything UV ,WXYZ.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 11, 2016
Yeh Dosti Hum nahi chodhenge.#HappyBirthdayYuvi pic.twitter.com/MWnkugRwrK