Indian World Cup hero and six-hitting icon playing off a respectable 7 handicap joins José María Olazábal’s squad for the high-stakes match-play golf tournament at The Links at Fancourt this December.
Celebrated as one of the most destructive and clutch match-winners in white-ball cricket history, Yuvraj Singh played a pivotal role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup victories. Famous for hitting six sixes in an over and delivering under maximum pressure on the world stage, the legendary all-rounder is also a deeply passionate golfer, playing off a respectable 7 handicap. His power, timing, and big-stage composure make him an exciting addition to Team World’s lineup.
Yuvraj joins a star-studded Team World roster assembled by captain José María Olazábal, featuring former Chelsea captain John Terry, West Indian batting icon Brian Lara, three-time tennis Grand Slam champion Ash Barty, and Manchester United hero Dwight Yorke.
With opposition captain Ernie Els’s building a formidable Team South Africa lineup, boasting, AB de Villiers, Fourie du Preez, Butch James, Vernon Philander, and Shaun Pollock - Yuvraj’s arrival adds major firepower as Team World prepares to challenge the host nation in George from 11–13 December 2026.
Stay tuned to icons-series.com as both captains reveal their next star-studded player drops over the coming weeks.
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