Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Yuvraj Singh Retires, Cites Lack of Respect
Yuvraj Singh is a famous Indian cricketer who helped his team win big tournaments like the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup.
He even won the Player of the Tournament award in 2011.
After battling cancer, his performance wasn't the same, and he wasn't selected for the 2019 World Cup.
He retired in June 2019, saying he felt disrespected and unsupported.
He shared that he wasn't enjoying the game anymore and felt mentally and physically exhausted.
Once he stopped playing, he felt much better and like himself again.
He also talked about a time when someone doubted his abilities, which hurt his father deeply.
Yuvraj Singh retired from international cricket in June 2019.
He cited a lack of respect and support as the reason for his retirement.
Yuvraj felt mentally and physically exhausted and wasn't enjoying the game.
He last played for India in an ODI against West Indies in June 2017.
Yuvraj shared his feelings on a podcast with former tennis player Sania Mirza.
- Who
- Yuvraj Singh, former Indian cricketer
- What
- Retirement from international cricket
- When
- June 2019
- Where
- India
- Why
- Felt disrespected and unsupported, not enjoying the game
- Player
- Yuvraj Singh
- Retirement Date
- June 2019
- Last International Match
- June 2017 (ODI against West Indies)
- Major Achievements
- 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, Player of the Tournament 2011
- Reason for Retirement
- Lack of respect and support
- Podcast Interview
- With Sania Mirza