IPL 2018: KXIP star Yuvraj Singh's gesture for young cancer patient wins hearts

Indore: Yuvraj Singh is currently undergoing lean patch in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Brought by Kings XI Punjab in the players auction, the left hander is having a poor outing with the bat in the tournament. He has scored just 64 runs in 7 innings played so far. Inspite of poor form, his team KXIP are at number 3 on the points table with 12 points from 10 games.

An inspiration for millions of fans, the 36-year-old was diagnosed with cancer after the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup in India. After having survived from cancer he opened a foundation by the name of YOUWECAN to help the cancer patients.

Recently Yuvraj, met a young fan suffering from cancer before a match. KXIP shared a picture of Yuvraj Singh with his little fan on their official Twitter handle. They caption said: “11-year-old Rocky, who’s suffering from cancer met with his idol @YUVSTRONG12 who spent some time with the young champ.”

According to a report in Dainik Bhaskar, the young fan is suffering from blood cancer for 10 years. Yuvraj shook his hand and talked to him. He also gifted him school bag, cap and t-shirt.

Rocky met Yuvraj in Indore before being admitted to a hospital for a bone marrow implant. He will have to stay in the hospital for six months for the treatment. He also talked to his father and told to him stay strong. Rocky's father will donated his bone marrow to his son.

Here is how Twitter reacted to this gesture