Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj can usually be depended upon to turn up and entertain the crowd.

Date of Birth: 12 December 1981, Chandigarh  Test Debut: Against New Zealand at Mohali in 2003/04  ODI Debut: Against Kenya at Nairobi 2000/01  Bats: Left Hand Bat  Bowls: Left Arm Medium, Slow Left Arm Orthodox

A flashy left-hander who bats in the mould of Adam Gilchrist and a useful left-arm spinner, Yuvraj Singh has undoubtedly added some interesting flavour to the Indian middle-order.

Yuvraj can usually be depended upon to turn up and entertain the crowd.

Though he loves to play 'Fetch' with pace bowlers, give him some quality spin and he is all at sea. On the field, he is perhaps the closest thing to Jonty Rhodes India can boast of, and his left-arm orthodox spin makes him an useful member of the side.

Strengths: Exceptional fielder; able to get quick runs

Weaknesses: Suspect against spin

What others say: Yuvraj proves that his talents are more than just showmanship, said John Buchanan.