2011 CWC hero Yuvraj Singh announces retirement from International cricket

One of India's greatest limited overs cricketers, Yuvraj has been seriously contemplating retirement from international cricket and pursue a freelance career in ICC approved foreign Twenty20 leagues.

India's 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh has announced retirement from International cricket on Monday, calling curtains on a 25-year-long illustrious career.

The 37-year-old, however, will be available for franchise-based leagues. Yuvraj, one of the most successful all-rounder for India, featured in 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is for the country. 

"After 25 years in and around the 22 yards and almost 17 years of international cricket on and off, I have decided to move on. This game taught me how to fight, how to fall, to dust off, to get up again and move forward," Yuraj