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Yuvraj, Harmanpreet Honored with Stadium Stands
Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur were honored with stands named after them at a cricket stadium in Punjab.
Yuvraj, a famous cricket player from India, was very happy and thankful for this honor.
He also congratulated Harmanpreet, the captain of India's women's cricket team, who won the World Cup in 2025.
Meanwhile, another cricket player, Jitesh Sharma, had a funny moment with Harleen Deol, a player from India's women's team.
They joked around before a match against South Africa.
Yuvraj also thanked the Punjab Cricket Association and the Chief Minister of Punjab for their support.
It was a special day for everyone involved.
Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur were honored with stands named after them at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, Punjab.
Yuvraj expressed his gratitude to the Punjab Cricket Association, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, and the Indian cricket board for the recognition.
Harmanpreet Kaur, the current captain of India's women's cricket team, was celebrated for her leadership and the team's 2025 World Cup victory.
Harleen Deol, a player from India's women's cricket team, had a light-hearted interaction with Jitesh Sharma, a player from the men's team, before a match against South Africa.
Jitesh Sharma continued his impressive performances in the T20I series against South Africa, aiming to secure his spot for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
- Who
- Yuvraj Singh, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Jitesh Sharma, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Cricket Association
- What
- Honoring of Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur with stands at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, and a light-hearted interaction between Harleen Deol and Jitesh Sharma
- Where
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, Punjab
- When
- December 11, 2025
- Why
- To recognize the contributions of Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur to cricket, and to celebrate their achievements
Key facts
- Yuvraj Singh
- Former India all-rounder and 2011 World Cup hero
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Current India women's cricket team captain and 2025 World Cup winner
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
- Location of the honored stands in New Chandigarh, Punjab
- Punjab Cricket Association
- Institution behind the honors for Yuvraj and Harmanpreet
- Bhagwant Singh Mann
- Punjab Chief Minister who supported the honors
- Harleen Deol
- India women's cricket team player who interacted with Jitesh Sharma
- Jitesh Sharma
- India men's cricket team wicketkeeper-batter
Quotes
Yuvraj Singh
Former India all-rounder and 2011 World Cup hero
“And a huge congratulations to @imharmanpreet_kaur on the stand named after her. From Moga to leading India to a World Cup title, her journey is an inspiration for every young girl who picks up a bat.”
rediff.com
“My sincere thanks to the @indiancricketteam for their continued support in strengthening cricket at every level and for recognising the contributions of players across generations.”
rediff.com
Harleen Deol
Indian women's cricket team player and 2025 ICC World Cup winner
“Paer pado, paer pado (touch the feet)”
news18.com
Sources
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