On this day 10 years ago, India created history by winning the inaugural World Twenty20 by beating Pakistan in a pulsating final in Johannesburg.
With most seniors opting out, the young side led by MS Dhoni went unbeaten in the tournament, getting the better of South Africa, England and Australia along the way.
The tournament not only saw a superlative team effort from India but also gave opportunities to many in the squad to showcase their individual prowess.
None, though, rose to the occasion like Yuvraj Singh. The southpaw’s power-hitting was one of the highlights of the tournament. His feat of smashing six sixes in an over against England has since etched itself in cricketing folk-lore.
The left-handed batsman’s clean hitting and all-round impact on the field proved to be one of the cornerstones of India’s triumphant campaign. His 14-ball 58 against England followed by a 70-run knock against Australia gave India the edge, both on the field as well as psychologically.
A look at Yuvraj’s technique highlights the effortless manner in which he produced maximum gains at improbable regularity during the biennial tournament.
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