Yuvraj Singh was unarguably one of the best limited-overs match winners. His bat swinging abilities were incomparable. When in form Yuvraj Singh could tear apart any opposition. His stroke-making skills were known to many right since his U-19 days. He won the man of the series award in the U-19 World Cup of 2000. He immediately made an impact in the ICC Champions Trophy Knockout in 2000 against the mighty Aussies. He further proved his credentials with telling performances in Cricket World Cup, 2003. Yuvraj Singh was the X-factor in India’s two world title-winning campaigns (20 over World Cup in 2007 and 50 over World Cup in 2011).
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Mohammad Kaif is someone who can be credited with changing India’s fielding culture. He along with Yuvraj Singh revolutionised Indian fielding. They made fielding look good. Yuvraj Singh at point and Kaif at covers made for some viewing. He was the World Cup-winning captain for the batch of U-19 2000. Kaif is largely remembered for the Natwest Series Final heroics in 2002. His match-winning performance lifted the morale of the entire team and that match still lingers in the minds of people.
Net Worth of this brilliant fielding pair:
In the year 2019, Yuvraj Singh was India’s 6th highest paid sportsperson. His net worth is a whopping ₹258.25 crores ($35 million). Yuvraj Singh is not just a name, it is a brand. He remains the costliest player to have ever been bought in an IPL auction. He was bagged by Delhi Capitals (Daredevils then) for a mind-boggling ₹16 crores ($2.2 million). His personality is such that he remains a key cricketing figure even post-retirement.
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Mohammad Kaif’s net worth is estimated to be around ₹36 crores($5 million). Kaif’s net worth comprises total earnings from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a former Indian cricket player. He currently serves as a fielding coach of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is one of the prominent coaching experts in the IPL circuit. Kaif also serves as an expert panelist in BCCI’s broadcasting team.
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Brands and endorsements:
Yuvraj Singh has always been known for his flamboyance. There is very little to separate his off-field persona from the on-field one. It reflects his popularity among the masses. Yuvraj Singh has endorsed brands like Pepsi, Reebok, Birla Sun Life, Royal Mega Stag, Laureus & Benz, Whirlpool, Cadbury, Revital, Puma, and LG in the past. He has held onto the contracts with the last three.
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Yuvraj Singh has also invested in his brand ‘YouWeCan’(YWC). This organisation donates money to needy cancer patients who cannot fund their own treatments. In April 2015 he decided to invest ₹50 crores ($6.8 million) in online startups like Vyomo, Moovo, and Healthians to expand his grip over YouWeCan.
