Yuvraj Singh Current Affairs, GK & News

‘Swasth Mahila, Swasth Goa’ Initiative

October 27, 2021

Swasth Mahila, Swasth Goa initiative was launched by “YouWeCan Foundation” in Goa. Highlights The initiative was launched by YouWeCan foundation which is run by international cricket icon and humanitarian Yuvraj Singh. For this purpose, the foundation has partnered with SBI foundation, and state government of Goa. Under the initiative, free breast cancer screening will be ..

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Kumar Sangakkara becomes new president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)

October 2, 2019

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has become the first non-British official to take charge of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) as the President and he will hold the post for one year. His  tenure will include two Tests at Lord’s – against West Indies and Pakistan – and the launch of The Hundred competition.

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Yuvraj Singh honoured with ‘Most inspiring icon of year for Social Welfare’ award by Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival

June 1, 2018

Indian star cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been honoured with the ‘Most inspiring icon of the year for Social Welfare’ award by the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) for his exemplary contribution in the field of social welfare. Yuvraj, who was a member of India’s 2011 World Cup winning squad, was diagnosed with cancer (mediastinal ..

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Yuvraj Singh launches UNICEF-ICC’s adolescent campaign “Power of Sports to Shape Future of Adolescents”

December 6, 2017

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has launched the UNICEF-ICC’s adolescent campaign “Power of Sports to Shape the Future of Adolescents” in Colombo, Sri Lanka to promote a UNICEF sports initiative for youngsters in South Asia.

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Yuvraj Singh become first Indian Brand Ambassador of Laureus

October 13, 2017

Indian Cricketer Yuvraj Singh has become the first Indian Brand Ambassador of Laureus and joined a host of cricket legends in the Laureus Family, including Indian Academy members Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Kapil Dev.

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Dhoni become first wicket-keeper in world cricket to effect 100 stumpings in One Day Internationals (ODI)

September 4, 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former India captain, has become the first wicketkeeper in world cricket to effect 100 stumpings in One Day Internationals (ODI). He surpassed former Sri Lankan wicket-keeper Kumar Sangakkara, who had 99 stumpings in 404 matches. Dhoni achieved the feat in his 301st ODI in Colombo on September 3, 2017 when he ..

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