Emerging Star Yuvraj Samra: A Rising Cricket Sensation from Canada

Yuvraj Samra, named after legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh, shone with a record-breaking 65-ball-110 in a T20 World Cup match against New Zealand. The 19-year-old Canadian hopes this milestone paves a pathway to a professional cricket career. Despite challenges, his supportive father has been his guiding force.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 17-02-2026 17:02 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 17:02 IST
Emerging Star Yuvraj Samra: A Rising Cricket Sensation from Canada
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Yuvraj Samra, the 19-year-old cricket prodigy from Brampton, Canada, caught the world's attention with a record-setting innings at the T20 World Cup.

Mimicking the feats of his namesake, Indian legend Yuvraj Singh, Samra's 65-ball-110 against New Zealand made him the tournament's youngest centurion and the first from an Associate nation.

With ambitions to turn passion into a career, Samra faces challenges in cricket's off-season in Canada. Despite these hurdles, his father's unwavering support remains crucial in his journey.

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