Yuvraj Singh Net Worth, Age, Personal Life, Bio [2024]

Yuvraj Singh is an Indian international cricketer, who was born and brought up in Chandigarh, India. He is a left-handed batsman, who played his first test match in 2003. Being one of the greatest all-rounders in Cricket history, he has an estimated net worth of $50 million.

Yuvraj received the Indian second highest sporting award Arjuna Award in 2012. He was the vice-captain of the Indian ODI team [2007-2008]. In the 2007 World Cup game he made a record by scoring 50 runs in 12 balls.  So, in this guide, we will go through his age, early life, career, net worth, and relationship status.

Early Life and Education

Yuvraj Singh was born on December 12, 1981, in Chandigarh, India, into a Punjabi Jat Sikh household. His father Yograj Singh is a former Indian cricketer and his mother is Shabnam Singh. He belongs to the Sikhism religion and his birth sign is Sagittarius.

Yuvraj completed his schooling at the DAV Public School in Chandigarh. Then, he joined Punjab University, Chandigarh, and graduated with a degree in commerce.

Physical Appearance

Yuvraj Singh is 6’1″ tall and weighs around 80 kg. He has dark brown eyes and black hair.

Career Highlights

Yuvraj Singh began his career in 1995 and rose to fame in 2000. In 2000, the Indian Under 19 cricket team won the World Cup Championship and he was called “Player of the Tournament”. After that, he was selected for the ICC Knockout Trophy. Yuvraj made his international debut playing for India in an ODI against Kenya [2000]. He played in 304 International one-day cricket games. However, he ranked a total of 111 wickets during his ODI career. He played against the West Indies in 2017.

Yuvraj played against Scotland for the International T20 team. His breakthrough came during the 2011 ICC World Cup. He played for the Pune Warriors and Kings XI Punjab during the Indian Premier League. Then, he was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014. Singh has achieved many milestones throughout his career.

In 2011 he was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his lung. After being released from hospital he played against New Zealand in a T20I at Chennai and ranked 34 off 26 balls.

In 2012 he received the Arjuna Award. In 2014 he was awarded Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honor. However, on June 10, 2019, he confirmed his retirement from all forms of International cricket.

Net Worth and Sources of Income

Yuvraj Singh has an estimated net worth of $50 million, making him one of the wealthiest cricketers in India. He has earned a major portion of his wealth from match fees from the BCCI and salary from the Indian Premier League. After retirement, he makes money through brand endorsements and various other sources. During his 2008-2009 IPL, he earned about Rs.84 crore from his salary.

In the 2014 IPL, the Royal Challengers Bangalore bought him for Rs. 14 crore. In 2015, he was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 16 crore, making him one of the most expensive players.

He has been the face of various popular commercial brands like Reebok, Pepsi, and Cadbury. According to sources, he earns approximately Rs.50 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore per brand endorsement. Yuvraj and his mother co-founded the brand “YouWeCan” to support cancer patients.

He bought a luxurious home in Mumbai that cost around Rs.64 crore. Also, he has some luxurious car collections including Bently, Lamborghini, BMW X7, BMW X6s M, BMW M5, and BMW 3-Series.

Age

The famous Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh turned 42 this year. He was born on December 12, 1981, in Chandigarh, India, into a Punjabi Jat Sikh household.

Personal Life

Yuvraj Singh married British actress Hazel Keech. They got engaged on November 12, 2015, and tied the knot on November 30, 2016. The couple welcomed their son Orion in 2022 and their daughter Aura in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions [F.A.Q]

How rich is Yuvraj Singh?

Yuvraj Singh has an estimated net worth of $50 million, making him one of the wealthiest cricketers in India. He has earned a major portion of his wealth from match fees from the BCCI and salary from the Indian Premier League.

Which brand is owned by Yuvraj Singh?

Yuvraj and his mother co-founded the brand “YouWeCan” to support cancer patients.

How many cars does Yuvraj Singh have?

He has some luxurious car collections including Bently, Lamborghini, BMW X7, BMW X6s M, BMW M5, and BMW 3-Series.

Conclusion

In this article we have discussed the early life, age, career, net worth, and personal life of the former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

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