Just finished reading Yuvi's book, 'The test of my life' and my immediate compulsion to write about it should be attributed to the fact that I had received the copy this afternoon only and I have finished it almost on the trot. Its really compelling, may be love for cricket has role to play in it, but it is definitely more than that.
'Test of my life' is Yuvraj Singh's first book and its his personal account of his journey through cancer. It also reflects upon his personal life apart from cancer in a very succint and subtle way.
It is certainly not a bio graphy and also not one of those dark and despondent stories talking about the protagonist's plight and depression. It is a serious story but the Yuvraj way.
Yuvraj Singh is my favorite limited overs cricketer and for me he is one of those sportsmen who gives his best for the country everytime and after reading this tale of his, my faith in power of sports, humanity and God has accrued immensly. It is indeed an exceptional comeback and no matter what a few morons might have to say, YUVI deserves all the praise and so does each and every individual who stood by him.
Many so called 'Thinkers' suggested that it was no big deal for Yuvraj to fight cancer as he was a celebrity and the BCCI paid for the treatment. It was easy for Yuvraj Singh. Just wonder what kind of people are these freaks? To suggest that it would have been easy for a person to fight a disease which would have killed him in a few months had he not started with the treatment is absolutely devastating. Agreed that many needy people don't have access to good medical facilities, but that doesn't mean Yuvraj should have been left alone. He deserved everything that he got. Yuvi is a national hero, he has been man of the tournament in two world cups that India has won (U-19 WC and WC 2011) and was the best player according to many in the third one that India won. (T20 2007)
His battle and experience can turn out be an inspiration to many and maybe this awakening of his through his charity might make a difference in life of many common people who need access to better facilities. Wish the foundation success in its every endeavor.
Many pundits thought that Yuvi's comeback was emotional and too early but Yuvi came back with a bang.
I will never forget the six that he hit in Chennai of Daniel Vettori in his come back game. What a hit, many international players (And great pandits) can't do it even at full fitness forget about beating cancer and then doing it (And all that in a year's time).............YUVI rocks.....
The sequences involving Zaheer Khan, Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh are eye openers and makes you realize that these people are not mere cricketers. and they have a life beyond cricket......
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