Former England pacer Stuart Broad recently revealed a fascinating tidbit about his cricketing past, reflecting on the time he narrowly escaped conceding seven sixes during Yuvraj Singh’s iconic “Six Sixes” over in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. This historic moment unfolded 17 years ago on September 19 during a vital Super Eight clash between India and England in Durban, South Africa.
In the 19th over of India’s innings, Yuvraj Singh, known for his explosive batting, faced Broad and unleashed a barrage of six consecutive sixes, cementing his place in cricket history. As the anniversary of this unforgettable feat approached, Broad confessed that he has never revisited that moment.
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“I’ve never watched it back. I must admit, I got lucky to get away with a no-ball there as well. It could have been seven (sixes). I’ve never seen that, no. Never watched it. So, thank you for that opportunity 17 years on,” Stuart Broad said during a Sky Sports commentary segment.
Stuart Broad reveals that he has NEVER watched back Yuvraj Singh hitting him for 6 sixes in an over in the 2007 T20WC! 😲💥 pic.twitter.com/wWyfAiFow6
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) September 19, 2024
Forever grateful to represent my country 🇮🇳 and for moments like these 🙇🏻 🏏 #throwbackthursday #throwback #thisdaythatyear pic.twitter.com/mhM1aka2h2
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 19, 2024
In a show of nostalgia, Yuvraj Singh celebrated the 17th anniversary of his remarkable achievement on social media, expressing his gratitude for representing his country and cherishing moments like these. “Forever grateful to represent my country and for moments like these,” he posted on X.
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In that unforgettable match, Yuvraj’s explosive innings culminated in a dazzling 16-ball 58, helping India set a formidable target of 218 runs for England. Despite a spirited chase, the English team fell short by 18 runs, leading to their early exit from the tournament. This victory propelled the Indian squad forward, allowing them to claim the inaugural T20 World Cup title by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final. The significance of that match continues to resonate, marking a pivotal moment in cricketing history.
