New Delhi: 
Yuvraj Singh has returned to India this morning after receiving treatment for rare germ cell cancer in Boston that has been his toughest and biggest opponent for three months.
Sporting a black jacket and a red cap, the 30-year-old landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport this morning from London and headed to his home in Gurgaon. His mother Shabnam Singh was there to receive him.
Yuvraj's fans mobbed the airport to catch a glimpse of their favorite cricketer and wish him a speedy recovery.
His father Yograj Singh spoke to NDTV and said he's happy to see his son emerge as a winner. "Don't know how to thank u all. I am thankful to the god, to the people of this country. You prayed for my child and he's come back as a winner. I am proud of him and I love him a lot," he said.
"He has come back hale and hearty. I cry sometimes because of this happiness," he added.
When asked about what gave Yuvraj the strength to fight against the ailment, Yograj said: "The strength comes from god. I have always taught him to live fearlessly and not fear death. I instilled this in him since the beginning. These things have to be inducted in a child. Life is full of a lot of troubles and one has to keep fighting them at all steps."
"When you believe in god, he gives you the strength. When you make death your friend and show the world that you are here to do more great work, the universe stands with you."
When asked when he would be meeting his son since he was not there at the airport, Yograj said: "I want to meet Yuvraj in person where there is no one else except for him, me and God. I didn't want to do it publically."
"People like Yuvraj Singh are not born every day. He knew about his health during the World Cup but he played and won the title. It's his spirit that gave him strength. I salute him and am very proud of him," he added.
After taking three sessions of chemotherapy, Yuvraj had moved to London before returning home. He is recovering at a good pace.
Soon after reports of Yuvraj's arrival broke, veteran actor Anupam Kher tweeted: "Welcome back Yuvraj Singh. You are our REAL Life Hero. Your journey and courage is amazingly inspiring. Waiting to see you on the field.:)"
The fan club of his IPL team, Pune Warriors India tweeted: "Warrior Yuvraj Singh ( @YUVSTRONG12 ) is back in India. Welcome back Yuvi."
On Sunday, Yuvraj had tweeted: "finally the day has come ! i am going home tomorrow ! cant wait , excited to see my friends and family ..see you india!! mera bharat mahan !"
The southpaw, however, is not expected to play for a few months and he's predicted to return to the cricket field closer to the end of 2012.
Yuvraj was discharged from the hospital last month. He is expected to announce his future plans and details about treatment received once he returns to the country.
Throughout his stay in Boston, the flamboyant cricketer was active on Twitter and thanked well-wishers for their prayers and support. His idol in Lance Armstrong wrote to him on Thursday, urging him to forget the past and live strong.
Recently, Yuvraj also met Sachin Tendulkar in London who had gone there to get a check up on a toe injury.
Yuvraj has been out of action since November when he last played a Test against the West Indies. However his last ODI was the World Cup final against Sri Lanka on April 2, 2011.
His fans are eagerly waiting to see him return to the field, where he really belongs, completely fit.
Yuvraj Singh has returned to India this morning after receiving treatment for rare germ cell cancer in Boston that has been his toughest and biggest opponent for three months. Sporting a black jacket and a red cap, the 30-year-old landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport this morning from London and headed to his home in Gurgaon. His mother Shabnam Singh was there to receive him.
Yuvraj's fans mobbed the airport to catch a glimpse of their favorite cricketer and wish him a speedy recovery.
His father Yograj Singh spoke to NDTV and said he's happy to see his son emerge as a winner. "Don't know how to thank u all. I am thankful to the god, to the people of this country. You prayed for my child and he's come back as a winner. I am proud of him and I love him a lot," he said.
"He has come back hale and hearty. I cry sometimes because of this happiness," he added.
When asked about what gave Yuvraj the strength to fight against the ailment, Yograj said: "The strength comes from god. I have always taught him to live fearlessly and not fear death. I instilled this in him since the beginning. These things have to be inducted in a child. Life is full of a lot of troubles and one has to keep fighting them at all steps."
"When you believe in god, he gives you the strength. When you make death your friend and show the world that you are here to do more great work, the universe stands with you."
When asked when he would be meeting his son since he was not there at the airport, Yograj said: "I want to meet Yuvraj in person where there is no one else except for him, me and God. I didn't want to do it publically."
"People like Yuvraj Singh are not born every day. He knew about his health during the World Cup but he played and won the title. It's his spirit that gave him strength. I salute him and am very proud of him," he added.
After taking three sessions of chemotherapy, Yuvraj had moved to London before returning home. He is recovering at a good pace.
Soon after reports of Yuvraj's arrival broke, veteran actor Anupam Kher tweeted: "Welcome back Yuvraj Singh. You are our REAL Life Hero. Your journey and courage is amazingly inspiring. Waiting to see you on the field.:)"
The fan club of his IPL team, Pune Warriors India tweeted: "Warrior Yuvraj Singh ( @YUVSTRONG12 ) is back in India. Welcome back Yuvi."
On Sunday, Yuvraj had tweeted: "finally the day has come ! i am going home tomorrow ! cant wait , excited to see my friends and family ..see you india!! mera bharat mahan !"
The southpaw, however, is not expected to play for a few months and he's predicted to return to the cricket field closer to the end of 2012.
Yuvraj was discharged from the hospital last month. He is expected to announce his future plans and details about treatment received once he returns to the country.
Throughout his stay in Boston, the flamboyant cricketer was active on Twitter and thanked well-wishers for their prayers and support. His idol in Lance Armstrong wrote to him on Thursday, urging him to forget the past and live strong.
Recently, Yuvraj also met Sachin Tendulkar in London who had gone there to get a check up on a toe injury.
Yuvraj has been out of action since November when he last played a Test against the West Indies. However his last ODI was the World Cup final against Sri Lanka on April 2, 2011.
His fans are eagerly waiting to see him return to the field, where he really belongs, completely fit.
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