Yuvraj Singh retires: Kohli, Tendulkar lead tributes

India’s World Cup 2011 and World T20 2007 hero Yuvraj Singh has announced retirement from International cricket. Yuvi scored 8701 runs at an average of 36.55, studded with 14 centuries and 52 fifties in the 278 innings.

“I have been playing international cricket on and off for 17 years. Now, 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,” said an emotional Yuvraj. “This is the best time to move on.”

Announcing his retirement

Yuvraj got emotional and was trying hard to pause his tears in front of the people.

“It was a love-hate relationship with this game. I can’t explain what it really means to me. This game taught me to fight. I have failed more times than I succeeded and I will never give up,” he said.

People were grieved to mark their best-loved superstar leaving cricket and took to Twitter to post their tributes and show their love to India’s 2011 World Cup-winning star.

Kohli, Tendulkar lead tributes

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

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

My Warrior Prince – A true fighter on and off the field.. your stories will forever live on.. love always brother @YUVSTRONG12 #sixerking #Brother ❤️❤️❤️❤️?? #Legend pic.twitter.com/YN7580q8bY

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 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

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

You've been a constant source of support and inspiration with countless memories and countless hearts won. ?? Congratulations on your glorious career and all the best Yuvi paa! ? @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/YngoxWiCOg

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) June 10, 2019