The Test of My Life: 8 key ideas
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- IDEA 1 OF 8
A demanding father shaped him
Yuvraj describes his father, the former cricketer Yograj Singh, as a strict and demanding coach.
His tough training was hard to bear, but Yuvraj credits it with building his skill and resilience.
- IDEA 2 OF 8
2011 was his peak
Yuvraj was named Player of the Tournament as India won the 2011 World Cup.
He describes the joy of winning, and his determination to win it for Sachin Tendulkar. It was a dream fulfilled.
- IDEA 3 OF 8
He played through illness
During the World Cup, Yuvraj felt unwell, coughing and struggling to breathe.
He describes ignoring the symptoms to keep playing, not knowing how serious his condition was. He later wished he had stopped sooner.
- IDEA 4 OF 8
A cancer diagnosis shocked him
After the World Cup, Yuvraj was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in his chest.
He describes his fear, disbelief and the challenge of telling his family. It was the hardest moment of his life.
- IDEA 5 OF 8
Treatment abroad was gruelling
Yuvraj went to the United States for chemotherapy.
He describes the physical pain, hair loss and emotional struggle of treatment, and the importance of having his mother by his side.
- IDEA 6 OF 8
Hope kept him going
Yuvraj describes how messages from fans, the support of family and stories of other survivors gave him strength.
He focused on recovering so he could return to cricket. Positive thinking became his daily practice.
- IDEA 7 OF 8
He returned to the field
After treatment, Yuvraj worked hard to regain fitness and returned to international cricket.
He describes the emotion of playing again after facing a life-threatening illness. Many saw his return as a triumph of courage.
- IDEA 8 OF 8
He wanted to help others
Yuvraj started a foundation, YouWeCan, to support cancer awareness and patients.
He hopes his story encourages people to take symptoms seriously and seek medical help. Early checks, he stresses, can save lives.
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