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Politicians, sportspersons wish Yuvraj speedy recovery

February 05, 2012 19:02 IST
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Well known personalities from all walks of life wished Yuvraj Singh [ Images ] a speedy recovery after the news of the cricketer being diagnosed with cancer broke on Sunday.

Jammu and Kashmir [ Images ] Chief Minister Omar Abdullah [ Images ], an avid cricket follower, extended his good wishes to the cricketer.

Yuvraj Singh"Here's wishing Yuvraj Singh a speedy and complete recovery," Omar wrote on his twitter account.

- Yuvraj has cancer, undergoing chemotherapy in US

"On a good day there are few cricketers more exciting than him," the Chief Minister added.

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi [ Images ] said he was sad to hear about the ill-health of Yuvraj and expressed hope that he would play again for the country.

"Sad to hear about ill-health of Yuvraj Singh. He is a fighter and I am sure he'll come out of it very soon and play again for India [ Images ]," tweeted Modi.

Tennis player Rohan Bopanna [ Images ] also wished him luck. "Wishing Yuvraj Singh a speedy recovery, all our prayers and good wishes are with him," said Bopanna.

The middle-order batsman's team-mate, paceman S Sreesanth [ Images ] said, "It's sad to hear Yuvraj's ailment. Health is very important and I wish him very speedy recovery."

Yuvraj, who played a stellar role in India's ODI World Cup triumph last year, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States.

The 30-year-old left-hander was adjudged the Player of the tournament in the World Cup last year with 362 runs, 15 wickets and four Man-of-the-Match awards.

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