New Delhi: batsman Yuvraj Singh has said goodbye to international cricket. The legendary all-rounder of the Indian cricket team announced his retirement on Monday in Mumbai. After Yuvi's decision where his fans were left shocked, Father Yograj Singh also appeared extremely emotional.

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Tell us for details Yuvraj's childhood coach and former cricketer Yograj Singh only taught Yuvi to hold the bat. Yograj, who arranged for his initial training at home, said he was proud of his son. He laid everything for my stubbornness. Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj said that this is the prayer from his God to come and be the son of Yuvraj Singh in the next birth and illuminate the country's name in cricket.

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At the same, he said his son also played good cricket for the country while battling a cancer-like illness. They are proud of their son. Yograj Singh said that Yuvi had decided to sit down with him and retire. It was me and Yuvraj Singh's judgement. We were both waiting for the World Cup. If Yuvi wants to play even after the World Cup, he doesn't let him play, "Yograj Singh said.

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