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Yuvraj, renowned for his attacking flair, emerged as one of the stars of the campaign. His blistering knock against England stood out.
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi recalled one of Indian cricket’s most iconic memories of Yuvraj Singh hitting six consecutive sixes against Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup. Modi referred to it as a defining moment in India’s T20 history, with Yuvraj’s electrifying batting igniting the spirit of the tournament.
India was led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and the side had Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag. Tagged as Underdogs, the team stunned the cricketing world by going all the way to lift the trophy.
Yuvraj, renowned for his attacking flair, emerged as one of the stars of the campaign. His blistering knock against England stood out.
Modi revealed that before the event began, he had promised a Porsche to any Indian player who could smash six sixes in an over.
“Ahead of the 2007 T20 World Cup, I announced that any player who managed to hit six sixes in an over or claim six wickets in an over would be rewarded with a Porsche,” Modi told Clarke on the Beyond23 Podcast.
Yuvraj was the only man to achieve the incredible feat, and after clearing the ropes for the sixth time, he immediately reminded Modi of the reward.
“Yuvraj looked over at me from the boundary, lifted his bat and ran straight towards me. I want my Porsche. I replied, give me the bat,” Modi added.
The former IPL chief kept his word, handing over the luxury car. In exchange, Yuvraj gave him the bat.