Mom is my hero: Yuvraj

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It was an emotional moment for cricketer Yuvraj Singh, when the Sports Illustrated, India, honoured him as the “Sportsperson of the year” at their annual award function ceremony held at the Pheonix Ballroom, The Pullman Hotel Gurgaon recently.

It’s been a roller coaster ride for the southpaw, who saw two major extreme points in his life last year. From being part of the World Cup 2011 winning team to battling cancer like a fighter, Yuvi faced all his joys and fears in a short span.
In spite of all the ups and downs, Yuvraj still remembers the night of winning the World Cup very distinctly, and mentions that he still gets “goose bumps” every time the image flashes in his front of his eyes.
He says, “That moment may or may not come in my career again, but that evening was something that I will cherish for the rest of my life. It was a dream fulfilling moment, and winning the World Cup for us was a journey for our team and we specially wanted to do this together for Sachin Tendulkar. After the victory, we hugged each other in the dressing room and there were friends and family of players who came to congratulate us.”
A nostalgic Yuvraj also thanked his mother Shabnam Singh for supporting him throughout his life. He says, “My mother stood by me like a rock, when I was getting treated for cancer in the US. When cancer hit me, it was the toughest time for my family and me. But I’m really grateful to the entire nation, who prayed for me and as they say dawa se badi dua hoti hai, I got cured. My mother is my hero and she has always supported me.”
The cricketer also hinted that soon he would be setting up a cancer charity to help those who are suffering from this disease. He says, “I am talking to a few NGOs and hopefully we will start a cancer support group.”
Speaking about his return to cricket grounds, he said, “Hopefully, I will be back soon on the field, and will start practicing as soon as my doctor gives me a green signal.”