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09-Apr-2012 05:58:00 GMT
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Yuvraj Singh Returns Home After Cancer Treatment

New Delhi: Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who was recuperating in London after undergoing chemotherapy for a rare germ cell cancer between his lungs, returned to the country on Monday.

Yuvraj was received at the IGI Airport by his mother Shabnam.

"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!" Yuvraj had tweeted on Sunday.

But the 30-year-old batsman is not expected to play for a few more months.

Yuvraj was discharged on March 18 from a hospital in the United States.

After being diagnosed with the disease, Yuvraj underwent three sessions of chemotherapy and was discharged from his hospital in the United States last month.

He is expected to announce his future plans and details about treatment that he underwent after returning to the country.

Recently, Yuvraj met Sachin Tendulkar in London who had gone there to get a check up on a toe injury.

Former Indian captain Anil Kumble had also visited Yuvraj when he was in the US.

Yuvraj missed the entire Australian tour and will miss the Indian Premier League season 5 due to his ailment.

Yuvraj had also received an inspiring video message from his "real life hero" Lance Armstrong -- the cycling legend whose own successful battle with cancer is well-documented.

Thousands of well-wishers have sent messages to cricketer, who is known for his aggressive batting and disciplined spin bowling.

Yuvraj has scored 8,051 runs in 274 one-dayers and 1,775 runs in 37 Tests since making his international debut in 2000.


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