By Naman Ramachandran

Cricket sensation Yuvraj Singh's remarkable journey from child prodigy to world champion and cancer patient is to be made into a biographical film.

Prolific Indian studio T-Series head Bhushan Kumar has unveiled a film chronicling the life and career of the Indian cricket icon, capturing Singh’s triumphs both on and off the field. Kumar, known for helming high-profile projects such as “Animal,” “Drishyam 2,” “Kabir Singh” and “Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior,” joins forces with producer Ravi Bhagchandka to bring Singh’s story to life. Bhagchandka will co-produce through 200 Not Out Cinema. The biopic marks the second time that Bhagchandka has brought the life of a cricketer to the big screen, following the 2017 Sachin Tendulkar documentary “Sachin: A Billion Dreams.”

Singh made his debut for the Punjab Under-16 cricket team at the age of 13. In the 2000 Under-19 World Cup, which India won, Singh was named player of the tournament and was drafted into the senior team. He quickly became known for his aggressive left-handed batting style and electric fielding. His career reached new heights during India's 2007 T20 World Cup-winning campaign, where he famously hit six sixes in one over against England bowler Stuart Broad. The film is expected to recreate this iconic moment, along with Singh's crucial contributions to India's 2011 World Cup victory, where he was named player of the series.