ICC Pays Tribute to Yuvraj, Features Him in Twitter Cover Photo

The official Twitter account of ICC changed their cover photo to Yuvraj’s image from 2011 world cup match.

Yuvraj Singh’s decision to retire from international cricket after playing for 19 years has led to teary-eyed farewells and good wishes.

Many celebrities and fans took to Twitter to pay their tribute to the 2011 world cup hero and the ICC didn't fall behind.

The official Twitter account of International Cricket Council changed their cover photo to Yuvraj's image from 2011 world cup match - a high-point in the cricketer’s life, by his own admission.

“After 25 years, I have decided to move on. I was extremely lucky to play 400 games for India. I could have never imagined it when I first started playing cricket,” Yuvraj said.

After the announcement was made by the cricketer during a media interaction in Mumbai on Monday, 10 June, the ICC thanked him for his contribution to the filed.

3️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ India caps
1️⃣7️⃣ international hundreds
6️⃣ sixes in an over
🏆 Player of the Tournament at #CWC11

Thank you, Yuvraj Singh! pic.twitter.com/cG5f4Y4r0B

— ICC (@ICC) June 10, 2019

While he has walked away from all forms of international cricket as well as the Indian Premier League, Yuvraj said he is hoping to play in other domestic T20 cricket leagues around the world, if he gets the approval from the BCCI.

Twitter Wishes Yuvraj Luck for ‘Second Innings’

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat, Prominent cricketers bid adieu to Yuvraj and wished him luck for his "second innings".

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

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

One of the greatest match-winners in the history of the game,a fighter who built an extraordinary career through difficult challenges & came out a winner every time-We all are so proud of you #YuvrajSingh , u can be very proud of what u have you done for our country @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/w4wUe31De0

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 10, 2019

You don’t know what you got till its gone. Love you brotherman You deserved a better send off. @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/PC2cR5jtLl

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 10, 2019