True Champion: Dhawan, Bhajji Congratulate Yuvraj on 300 ODI Feat

“You have been victorious on and off the field,” tweeted Harbhajan Singh ahead of India’s match against Bangladesh.

An 18-year-old Yuvraj Singh earned his ODI cap during the Champions Trophy in 2000 – then known as the ICC KnockOut – but didn’t get a chance to bat. But when he got a chance in the next game, he smashed an 84 off 80 against Australia.

Seventeen years later, a 35-year-old Yuvraj is all set to play his 300th One Day International against Bangladesh in India’s Champions Trophy semi-final at Edgbaston on Thursday.

300th game ! I'm sure my parents ,gurus,friends and well wishers will be proud of me today how far I have come with my battles in life 🙏👊🏽

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 14, 2017

Yuvraj made his comeback to cricket in late 2012, a year after he was diagnosed with cancer. “At one stage, I doubted whether I’ll be able to play another game,” said Yuvraj, ahead of India’s do-or-die tie in Birmingham.

Harbhajan Singh and Shikhar Dhawan along with the entire cricket fraternity congratulated Yuvi on achieving this feat.

A bond which started more than 20 years ago...special dedication for my brother @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/Zb68JPcaYT

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 15, 2017

Congratulations on 300 ODI's @YUVSTRONG12 paaji. You have been an inspiration to one and all

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 14, 2017

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300!!!!!!!!!! Oh yes indeed we are proud!!! You beautiful human! Youre a hero amongst men ❤️

— Hazel Keech (@hazelkeech) June 15, 2017

Proud of you brother! What an amazing journey it has been , I am sure this game is going to be an epic one 👏 https://t.co/UYb8mIMzb6

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) June 15, 2017

Congratulations to a man who has won many big battles on the field and bigger ones off the field. Happy 300th @YUVSTRONG12

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 15, 2017

Congrats brother. Top class @YUVSTRONG12 https://t.co/eu3Su2dpN4

— Dino Morea (@DinoMorea9) June 15, 2017

@YUVSTRONG12 Yuvi Paa,Heartiest Congratulations for ur 300thgame👍Truly inspired by ur Fighting Spirit & Perseverance https://t.co/xFVUVBrWGJ

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) June 15, 2017

Congrats @YUVSTRONG12 on your 300th ODI match👏Make it a memorable one buddy😊 Good luck👍 @BCCI #CT17

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 15, 2017

In Birmingham for @YUVSTRONG12 300th game. What an incredible story @BCCI @ICC #ChampionsTrophy2017

— Rahul Johri (@RJohri) June 14, 2017

Wishing all the luck for 300th game to d guy who does lot of hand gesture while talking @YUVSTRONG12 proud of ur achievement bro #fighter

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 14, 2017

Congratulations to @YUVSTRONG12..wht a great achievement..a journey of a champion cricketer on and off the field...#rolemodel #300ODIs

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) June 15, 2017

300 games 😳but you just begun youngster @YUVSTRONG12 🤔🤔 #300matchforyuvi #Yuvi300 #YuvrajSingh take us through and make us lift the cup 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/XimceAq30u

— ANGAD BEDI! (@Imangadbedi) June 14, 2017

Many many congratulations @YUVSTRONG12 paji for ur 300 th ODI today,keep going strong as always..may God keep blessing you with much more🙏😇

— Manan Vohra (@ImMananVohra) June 15, 2017

Saw @YUVSTRONG12 win the u19 World Cup in Sri Lanka first hand in 2000. Congrats on a grand career https://t.co/8dd4lHeCg4

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 14, 2017

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@YUVSTRONG12 Congrats https://t.co/4zANmNMPga

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 14, 2017

He's won us glory, and he's taught us dignity in adversity. Another milestone beckons brother @YUVSTRONG12 #300ODIs. Proud of you, always.

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) June 14, 2017

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