5 most loved Indian Cricketers of all time

#3 Yuvraj Singh

The man who defeated cancer.

Yuvraj Singh's name resonates with a fighter who will go down fighting but would never let his side down. His performances in the 2007 T20 and ICC 2011 World Cup proved that hard work pays off, sooner or later. Even after getting diagnosed with cancer which started showing symptoms during the 2011 World Cup itself, Yuvi performed admirably in the tournament and was deservedly adjudged as the player of the series.

Tough aren't those who make the most of their best time, but those who have the guts to fight back when they are down, and the stakes are high. Yuvraj Singh is the classic example of how to make the perfect comeback with his achievements in life far exceeding his accomplishments on the cricket field.

I was not going to feel sorry for myself. No, why should I? When my form came back, or when I picked up wickets, or when I got the big scores, or when I got player of the match, or hit six sixes, had I ever asked God, ‘why me?’ Of course not. Often in my career, I have been the man with silver in the fist. Have I ever asked God, ‘why me?’ No, never. So when the illness came I had no right to ask ‘why me? - Yuvraj.

In the back end of his career, Yuvi is struggling to break into the senior team once again. It'll be hard to see him go once he hangs up his boots, but his determination and hunger to achieve greatness will always be second to none.