Yuvraj Singh may have retired from international cricket in 2019, but his presence in public life remains as strong as ever. Years after stepping away from the pitch, the former India all-rounder continues to draw attention, not for cover drives or sixes, but for his candid views on life, success and growing up in the spotlight. Recently, Yuvraj opened up about his younger days, giving us a rare look at how he views the carefree, flashy phase that once defined him.
Known for his flamboyant personality during his playing days, Yuvraj was often associated with fast cars, loud music and a larger-than-life lifestyle. Today, he looks back at that phase with honesty rather than embarrassment. Speaking in a conversation with former tennis star Sania Mirza, Yuvraj talked about how age and experience have shaped him, and whether he has any regrets about the choices he made when he was younger.
Yuvraj Singh talks about his younger days
Since retiring, Yuvraj has successfully transitioned into life beyond cricket. He has built a strong personal brand through smart investments, business ventures and philanthropy. At the same time, his luxurious lifestyle, complete with sea-facing apartments, holiday homes and supercars, often makes headlines. According to estimates by The Financial Express, Yuvraj’s net worth stands at around Rs 291 crore.
Cars, in particular, have always been a big part of Yuvraj’s public image. His collection reportedly includes premium vehicles such as the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Lamborghini Murciélago, several BMW models and an Audi Q5. During his conversation with Sania Mirza, the topic of his flashy youth naturally came up. When asked if age and experience had changed him, Yuvraj responded thoughtfully rather than defensively.
Yuvraj explained that life moves in phases, especially when someone becomes famous at a young age. He admitted that he was immature and carefree in his early years, adding that for him, owning a nice car felt like a reward for his hard work. Driving luxury cars and enjoying the moment came naturally at that stage of life, he said, because he was simply living without overthinking the future.
The former cricketer also spoke about the lack of guidance he had early on. Apart from his mother, Yuvraj said there wasn’t always someone to sit him down and offer balanced advice. Decisions often came as instructions, what to do and what not to do, leaving him to figure out his own path. Looking back, he believes that learning through experience was unavoidable.
Importantly, Yuvraj made it clear that he carries no regrets. He described his past not as a series of mistakes, but as part of a natural process of growing up. According to him, everyone says and does things at 18 that they wouldn’t repeat later in life, and that change is a sign of maturity, not failure.
In the same interview, Yuvraj also spoke openly about his retirement from cricket. He revealed that he stepped away because he stopped enjoying the game and felt a lack of respect and support. He added that by 2019, he felt he had nothing left to prove, either mentally or physically.
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Yuvraj Singh talks about his younger days
Since retiring, Yuvraj has successfully transitioned into life beyond cricket. He has built a strong personal brand through smart investments, business ventures and philanthropy. At the same time, his luxurious lifestyle, complete with sea-facing apartments, holiday homes and supercars, often makes headlines. According to estimates by The Financial Express, Yuvraj’s net worth stands at around Rs 291 crore.Cars, in particular, have always been a big part of Yuvraj’s public image. His collection reportedly includes premium vehicles such as the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Lamborghini Murciélago, several BMW models and an Audi Q5. During his conversation with Sania Mirza, the topic of his flashy youth naturally came up. When asked if age and experience had changed him, Yuvraj responded thoughtfully rather than defensively.
Yuvraj explained that life moves in phases, especially when someone becomes famous at a young age. He admitted that he was immature and carefree in his early years, adding that for him, owning a nice car felt like a reward for his hard work. Driving luxury cars and enjoying the moment came naturally at that stage of life, he said, because he was simply living without overthinking the future.
The former cricketer also spoke about the lack of guidance he had early on. Apart from his mother, Yuvraj said there wasn’t always someone to sit him down and offer balanced advice. Decisions often came as instructions, what to do and what not to do, leaving him to figure out his own path. Looking back, he believes that learning through experience was unavoidable.
Importantly, Yuvraj made it clear that he carries no regrets. He described his past not as a series of mistakes, but as part of a natural process of growing up. According to him, everyone says and does things at 18 that they wouldn’t repeat later in life, and that change is a sign of maturity, not failure.
In the same interview, Yuvraj also spoke openly about his retirement from cricket. He revealed that he stepped away because he stopped enjoying the game and felt a lack of respect and support. He added that by 2019, he felt he had nothing left to prove, either mentally or physically.
