B'day Special; Rare Photos of Yuvraaj Singh

• On 6th April 2006, he received the man of the match award against England for scoring 48 runs and taking 2 wickets

• On 28th November 2005, Yuvi was named man of the series against South Africa in Mumbai

Yuvraj, a key component of India's one-day squad, said on Friday that the team management will draw up a plan for the game against West Indies only after the team reassembled in Ahmadabad after the break. The eight-day Diwali break for Indian cricketers will help them to be in a better frame of mind when they take on a rejuvenated West Indies in a crucial Champions Trophy match on October 26, says Yuvraj Singh. "The break will help the players unwind by celebrating Diwali with families before getting together for the important assignment against the Caribbeans," Yuvraj said.

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Yuvraj has had a recent (late 2005 to early 2006) run of good form in the ODI format of the game. He was named as the man of the series in three consecutive series, against South Africa (joint with Irfan Pathan), and then against Pakistan and England, in which he scored three centuries and four half-centuries in fifteen matches, which propelled him into the top ten of the ICC ODI batting rankings.

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Dhoni, Yuvraj turn Actors

Bored of watching cricketers just play cricket? Now Dhoni and Yuvraj will do more. They will star in a film produced by Dino Morea.

Dino Morea is producing a film featuring cricketers MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, who are the star clients for his merchandising company for sports celebrities.

According to the buzz, Dino is all set to cast the two cricketers for his production house, Clockwork Films. Dino has written the script keeping in mind both the star cricketers.

Incidentally, Yuvraj and Dhoni are both closely associated with Bollywood and its glamour brigade. In fact, Dhoni plays a role in David Dhawan’s Hook Ya Crook.

Dino’s offer comes at a time when both Yuvraj and Dhoni are ready to face the camera as professional actors. Dino said, “They are pros in front of the camera because of their ads and several television appearances.”

Commenting on getting the two cricketers to act, Dino said, “It’s a natural progression. The only hitch is that Dhoni and Yuvraj are extremely busy cricketers. Their dates will have to be carefully worked out.”

Although the nature of the project isn’t being revealed, the film is expected to have a rugged sporty theme and will also feature Dino.

“Yuvraj and I have known each other from the time I started my company. Now we’ve Dhoni on board .We’re also planning to sign Sachin Tendulkar,” said Dino.

Kim Sharma is back with Yuvraaj Singh

They say “Love never dies” and Kings XI Punjab captain Yuvraj Singh has proved it by trying to get back with his old lady love Kim Sharma almost two years after their much talked about split. After unsuccessfully trying to hook up with Deepika Padukone and Riya Sen, Yuvi seems to have realised his heart still beats for the sizzling Kim Sharma.

Yuvraj took the initiative and sent an text message to Kim from South Africa where he is busy playing the IPL. Kim being apprehensive in the start took her time to reply. After a fair amount of conversation Yuvraj extended her an invitation to visit South Africa to watch the IPL and take part in Cricket Beyond Boundaries a charity event he hosted in Cape Town. All this was enough for Kim to take a flight to South Africa to meet her ex-flame.

Yuvraj and Kim got into a relationship almost four years ago and went steady for two years. It was rumoured that Yuvi's mom Shabnam did not approve of an actress daughter-in-law. Yuvi who is a known to be a mamma's boy started avoiding her which led Kim to call off the relationship. Yuvi could however never get over his love for Kim and finally reached out to her. Well it remains to be seen if mama Shabnam accepts her son's love this time.

Yuvraj and Mandira cosy-up in South Africa

According to sources from South Africa, Yuvraj Singh is believed to be more than just good friends with Mandira Bedi. Buzz is that the cricketer and the commentator have been bonding big time a couple of weeks after the Indian Premiere League took off.

“They were very good friends earlier, but somewhere along the way they got too busy with their schedules and couldn’t really keep in touch,” says our source, adding that Yuvi and Mandy caught up in SA like more than just long-lost buddies. The cricketer and television hottie’s bonding hasn’t gone unnoticed. The two have even made it to the the famous ‘fakeiplplayer’ blog as the author writes, “Sometime during this tournament, the Prince and Sandy Baddy Babe have renewed their long friendship.

They have been seen together in clubs, hotel lobbies and corridors having long discussions on the finer nuances of the beautiful game.” Reportedly, Prince is the blogger’s name for Yuvraj Singh while Sandy Baddy Babe is Mandira Bedi. Now this is something that isn’t too hard to believe.. since the Kings XI Punjab captain is reported to be quite a ladies’ man, considering his partying ways in Mumbai, Delhi etc. That was after he had broken up with long-time girlfriend, actress Kim Sharma.

Yuvi and Kim were in a relationship for four years.. and were reportedly even considering marriage. But it is believed that his mother didn’t exactly approve of an actress bahu right from the time they committed to each other. Initially everything was hunky dory, but after a couple of years, his mother’s dominance began to show.

Yuvi, who’s known to be a maa ka laadla, reportedly gave in under pressure from her.. and gradually he and Kim drifted apart, sometime in the middle of 2007. It’s believed that Yuvi used to call and SMS her till last year, but wisened a year-and-a-half since their split, Kim didn’t revert to him.

Yuvraj and Mandira Cosy up in South Africa

According to sources from South Africa, Yuvraj Singh is believed to be more than just good friends with Mandira Bedi. Buzz is that the cricketer and the commentator have been bonding big time a couple of weeks after the Indian Premiere League took off.

“They were very good friends earlier, but somewhere along the way they got too busy with their schedules and couldn’t really keep in touch,” says our source, adding that Yuvi and Mandy caught up in SA like more than just long-lost buddies. The cricketer and television hottie’s bonding hasn’t gone unnoticed. The two have even made it to the the famous ‘fakeiplplayer’ blog as the author writes, “Sometime during this tournament, the Prince and Sandy Baddy Babe have renewed their long friendship.

They have been seen together in clubs, hotel lobbies and corridors having long discussions on the finer nuances of the beautiful game.” Reportedly, Prince is the blogger’s name for Yuvraj Singh while Sandy Baddy Babe is Mandira Bedi. Now this is something that isn’t too hard to believe.. since the Kings XI Punjab captain is reported to be quite a ladies’ man, considering his partying ways in Mumbai, Delhi etc. That was after he had broken up with long-time girlfriend, actress Kim Sharma.

Yuvi and Kim were in a relationship for four years.. and were reportedly even considering marriage. But it is believed that his mother didn’t exactly approve of an actress bahu right from the time they committed to each other. Initially everything was hunky dory, but after a couple of years, his mother’s dominance began to show.

Yuvi, who’s known to be a maa ka laadla, reportedly gave in under pressure from her.. and gradually he and Kim drifted apart, sometime in the middle of 2007. It’s believed that Yuvi used to call and SMS her till last year, but wisened a year-and-a-half since their split, Kim didn’t revert to him.

Kim and Yuvraaj: Patching again at IPL

IPL brought Bollywood and cricket closer like never before, and it seems like the beautiful locales of South Africa - in the series's second season, is giving once lovers Yuvi and Kim, a good chance to patch up their differences.

There are some relationships that never die, and Kim Sharma’s love affair with cricketer Yuvraj Singh is one among them. Yuvi is said to be pursuing her again. The two started dating four years ago, and their blow-hot-blow-cold relationship continued for two years before Kim decided to call it quits. The two have since then tried to make up several times, but have ended up staying apart.

Yuvraj was briefly linked with Deepika Padukone while Kim was dating an Israeli diplomat. Both those relationships have gone kaput, and Yuvi, according to his friends, has realised that Kim is the one for him.

He’s tried to woo her back several times in the last few months, but she’s kept away from him. And now while he is in South Africa with his IPL team and there are rumours of his budding friendship with team owner Preity Zinta, we hear he’s invited Kim to join him in South Africa to try and work things out between them. And from what we hear, Kim has accepted the invitation.

Although she’s been telling friends that she’s going to South Africa for a vacation with her female friends, sources reveal that she will be with Yuvraj during her stay there. It’s heard the two want to spend some time away from the media glare whenever he gets a break from the cricket pitch.
Whatever said and done between Kim and Yuvi, we tell you that the greatest bond in India is that of cricket and Bollywood... And thanks to IPL! Long live the union!