Young, Fearless, and Inspired: Yuvraj Samra's Rise in Cricket

Yuvraj Samra, a 19-year-old cricketer and son of a cricket enthusiast, is Canada’s youngest player at the Twenty20 World Cup. Inspired by Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Samra's goal is to excel in global T20 leagues, including the IPL, leveraging his Indian cricketing experiences and hard-hitting skills.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-02-2026 19:14 IST | Created: 05-02-2026 19:14 IST
Young, Fearless, and Inspired: Yuvraj Samra's Rise in Cricket

Yuvraj Samra has made headlines as the youngest player at the Twenty20 World Cup, representing Canada at just over 19 years old. Influenced by his father, a passionate cricket fan, Samra is determined to make his mark on the sport.

Named after Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh, Samra was encouraged by his father to become a left-handed batter, mirroring his namesake. Despite the pressures of international cricket, Samra remains unfazed and holds ambitious goals to participate in T20 leagues worldwide.

Samra credits his fearlessness to Yuvraj Singh and draws from his experiences playing in Indian conditions. With aspirations to join the Indian Premier League, Samra aims to use the World Cup as a launching pad to showcase his talent and achieve his lifelong dream.

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