Inspiration to many for his successful conquest of cancer: Laxman on Yuvraj

The Chandigarh-born Yuvraj captured the imagination of world cricket with his gravity-defying fielding abilities and effortless power-hitting

Former India batsman VVS Laxman on Sunday paid tribute to Yuvraj Singh, saying that the swashbuckling batter carried the 2011 World Cup-winning team on his shoulders.

Laxman shared a photo of Yuvraj as part of his initiative of paying tribute to his teammates who influenced him immensely.

"An inspiration to many through his successful conquest of cancer, it's scarcely believable that @YUVSTRONG12 carried the team on his shoulders at the 2011 World Cup when gravely unwell. That he registered his highest ODI score after his recovery is a tribute to his unwavering spirit," Laxman tweeted.

An inspiration to many