The Real Fight
Some battles happen in silence.
This one nearly killed him.
The Discovery
2011. While the world celebrated.
2011 World Cup
While India celebrated, Yuvraj was coughing blood.
Breathing hurt. Every breath. Every ball. Every wicket.
He hid the pain. He played through it all.
The Diagnosis
Mediastinal Seminoma.
A rare cancer. Between the lungs. Stage 1.
Treatable. But terrifying.
“The world celebrated.
He was fighting to live.”
The Treatment
The hardest overs of his life.
Chemotherapy
Three cycles. USA.
Away from home.
Away from cricket.
The Cost
Lost hair.
Lost weight.
Never lost hope.
“Some battles leave scars you can't see.”
The Return
March 2012. Cancer-free.
Back on the Field
The phoenix rises from the ashes.
T20 World Cup 2012.
India recalls their warrior.
Weaker in body. Stronger in spirit.
“The phoenix doesn't stay down.”
YouWeCan
Fighting Cancer Together
YouWeCan Foundation
His greatest innings is saving lives
Cancer Awareness
Educating people about early detection and prevention
Supporting Survivors
Helping cancer patients and their families through the journey
Spreading Hope
Showing that cancer is not the end.
It's a battle you can win.
“Cancer was the toughest bowler I faced.
I hit it for six too.”
— Yuvraj Singh
The Warrior Spirit
Some battles are fought on cricket fields.
Some are fought in hospital rooms.
Yuvraj Singh fought both. And survived both.
That's what makes him more than a cricketer.
That's what makes him a survivor.