How Yuvraj Singh Scored 362 Runs Fighting Cancer at 2011 World Cup
Yuvraj scored 362 runs and 15 wickets in the 2011 World Cup while secretly fighting cancer. Avinash Chate shares the corporate resilience lessons from this triumph.
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By Avinash Chate — Maharashtra’s #1 Corporate Trainer & Motivational Speaker. Published 2026-05-26.