Yuvraj Singh
Indian cricketer
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| August 25 2023 | Had his second child, a daughter named Aura. |
| January 25 2022 | Welcomed his first child, a son named Orion. |
| October 2021 | Arrested for allegedly using a casteist slur, in breach of ST/SC act, and subsequently released on bail. |
| 2020 | Yuvraj played in the Ultimate Kricket Challenge. |
| September 2020 | Yuvraj Singh hinted at potentially returning to play domestic T20s for Punjab, following a suggestion by Punjab Cricket Association secretary Puneet Bali. However, his return was ultimately denied due to his participation in foreign franchise leagues. |
| 2019 | Won Indian Premier League championship with the Mumbai Indians. |
| 2019 | Yuvraj played for the Maratha Arabians in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. |
| June 2019 | Yuvraj was selected to play for the Toronto Nationals franchise team in the Global T20 Canada tournament. |
| June 10 2019 | Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket during a press conference in Mumbai, reflecting on his career highlights and challenges, including memorable moments like the 2002 NatWest series final, 2007 T20 World Cup, and 2011 World Cup finals. |
| June 10 2019 | Announces retirement from all forms of International cricket. |
| 2017 | Selected to play in the Champions Trophy, scoring 53 runs off 32 balls against Pakistan and winning man of the match. |
| August 2017 | Dropped from the squad before the Sri Lanka tour after failing to clear the yo-yo test, effectively ending his international cricket career. |
| June 2017 | Last represented India in an international match against the West Indies. |
| January 2017 | Selected for India's ODI squad against England, scoring a career-best 150 runs in the second match, which included 21 fours and three sixes, earning Player of the Match. |
| 2016 | Participated in the 'Celebrity Clasico' charity football match to generate funds for charitable initiatives. |
| 2016 | Yuvraj was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad and played a crucial role in their Indian Premier League title win, scoring 38 runs from 23 balls in the final. |
| 2016 | Appointed as captain of India Red side for the 2016–17 Duleep Trophy, ultimately losing to India Blue in the final. |
| 2016 | Played a crucial role in India's Asia Cup, often partnering with Virat Kohli to help the team win. |
| 2016 | Participated in the ICC T20 World Cup 2016. |
| November 30 2016 | Married British actress Hazel Keech. |
| January 2016 | Selected for India's T20I squad for the Australia tour, performing with 15 runs and two wickets in the three-match series. |
| 2015 | Initiated nationwide cancer awareness campaign in association with Jayakrishnan, founder of Heyyo Media, reaching students across the country through YouWeCan. |
| 2015 | Yuvraj was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs.16 Crores, which was the highest ever bid at an IPL auction at the time. |
| November 12 2015 | Got engaged to British actress Hazel Keech. |
| April 2015 | Announced plans to invest INR 40–50 crores in online startups by establishing YouWeCan Ventures. |
| 2014 | Yuvraj was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for 14 crore, having a successful stint by scoring 376 runs and taking six wickets. |
| July 5 2014 | Played for the Rest of the World XI against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord's, scoring a century under Shane Warne's captainship. |
| March 2014 | Selected for the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh. |
| February 2014 | Honoured with the Padma Shri Award. |
| February 2014 | Honored with FICCI Most Inspiring Sportsperson of the Year Award. |
| 2013 | Appointed as the brand ambassador for Ulysse Nardin watch. |
| October 2013 | Scored 77 off 35 runs in the T20I against Australia at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, guiding India to victory with an unbeaten 102-run partnership with Dhoni. |
| September 2013 | Made a comeback to India's limited-overs squad for the Twenty20 and first three ODIs against Australia. |
| 2012 | Conferred with the Arjuna Award, India's second highest sporting award. |
| September 2012 | Selected for the 15-member Indian squad for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka. |
| September 2012 | Makes his international comeback in a Twenty20 match against New Zealand, shortly before the 2012 World Twenty20. |
| April 2012 | Returns to India after completing cancer treatment. |
| March 2012 | Discharged from the hospital after completing the third and final cycle of chemotherapy. |
| 2011 | Named Player of the Tournament in the ICC Cricket World Cup. |
| 2011 | Yuvraj was bought by Pune Warriors India and chosen as captain for the IPL season. |
| 2011 | Yuvraj Singh was diagnosed with cancer by a Russian doctor. |
| 2011 | Diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his left lung and undergoes chemotherapy treatment in Boston and Indianapolis. |
| 2011 | Becomes the first player to take a 5-wicket haul and score a 50 in the same World Cup match. Plays eight innings in nine matches, scoring 362 runs at an average of 90.50 and takes 15 wickets with an economy rate of 5.02. |
| November 2011 | Pulled out of the ODI series against West Indies after being diagnosed with an abnormal tumour in his lung. |
| May 2011 | Withdrew from the ODI series in the West Indies due to illness, experiencing breathing difficulties, nausea, and vomiting blood. |
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