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Yuvraj Singh's 5 Sixes in U19 World Cup
Reetinder Sodhi, a former Indian cricketer, shared his memories of the 2000 U19 World Cup.
He talked about Yuvraj Singh's incredible performance where he hit 5 sixes against Australia in the semi-final.
Sodhi also mentioned the strong bonds formed with his teammates like Mohammad Kaif and Harbhajan Singh.
The team went on to win the World Cup, and many of them later played for the senior Indian team.
Sodhi highlighted the importance of the U19 World Cup in shaping their careers and friendships.
He also recalled the support and encouragement he received from his coach and teammates during challenging times.
Reetinder Sodhi shared memories of the 2000 U19 World Cup victory.
Yuvraj Singh hit 5 sixes and 5 boundaries in a semi-final against Australia.
The Indian team won the semi-final by 170 runs.
Sodhi and his teammates formed strong bonds that lasted throughout their careers.
Many team members, including Sodhi, Mohammad Kaif, and Yuvraj Singh, later played for the senior Indian team.
- Who
- Reetinder Sodhi, Yuvraj Singh, and the Indian U19 team
- What
- Yuvraj Singh hit 5 sixes in a semi-final against Australia
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- When
- During the 2000 U19 World Cup
- Why
- To secure a high total and win the match
Key facts
- Player
- Reetinder Sodhi
- Event
- U19 World Cup 2000
- Opponent
- Australia
- Yuvraj Singh's Score
- 58 runs (5 sixes, 5 boundaries)
- Match Result
- India won by 170 runs
- Coach
- Roger Binny
- Team Members
- Mohammad Kaif, Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Mohammad Kaif, Laxmi Ratan Shukla
- Sodhi's Contribution
- 74 runs and 2 wickets in a match
Quotes
English journalist
A journalist who commented on Reetinder Sodhi's potential achievements.
“You were the player of the final in the under-15 World Cup in 1996, now player of the final in under-19 World Cup, if you win player of the final in the 2003 senior World Cup, the trilogy will be complete.”
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Yuvraj Singh
Indian cricketer and teammate of Reetinder Sodhi.
“Tu Chinta na kar (Don’t you worry)”
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Roger Binny
Former Indian cricketer and coach of the under-19 World Cup team.
“Sodhi, it’s an important match and you have to play”
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Harbhajan Singh
Indian cricketer and teammate of Reetinder Sodhi.
“You don’t compare or see me or Yuvi. Rab da shukar kar ki rab ne tainu India khilaya (Thank god that he made you play for India). There are many, who don’t get the chance.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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