The book “The Test of My Life: From Cricket to Cancer and Back” is an autobiography of Yuvraj Singh. Released on 19th March 2013, at the starting price of Rs. 5000, the first 20 copies of the book were auctioned online. This book has the history of Yuvraj Singh’s life. The ups and downs he faced in his career and how he comes out stronger from his toughest days. The Test of My Life: From Cricketer to Cancer and Back is one book with two stories. Firstly, how Yuvraj Singh had become the role model for the people. Secondly, his fight against cancer all alone, in Indianapolis, USA.
The first story narrated is about how Yuvraj became a cricketer. His growth as a player and how he matured as a cricketer, on the other hand, the second part of the story describes how his life changes during his cancer fight and he matures as a person. His journey from Ranji Trophy Captain to dream debut against Australia in 2011, his successful as well as unsuccessful stints in test and ODI career.
His toughest period was during World Cup in 2011, at that time Yuvraj was suffering from cancer and did not feel fit to play the match. His teammates and friends Zaheer Khan and Sachin Tendulkar somehow convinced him to play the game. “You will matter when it matters the most”, were Sachin’s words of inspiration for him and the rest is history. Yuvraj fans, family and friends have prayed for their ‘Yuvi’ when he underwent treatment. An ideal book for his fans and for people who want to draw inspiration from his life.
