Six Six! Flintoff admits he crossed the line with Yuvraj Singh during the 2007 T20 World Cup; An Indian legend’s response goes viral | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has spoken about the memorable on-field exchange with India’s Yuvraj Singh during the 2007 T20 World Cup, a clash that will forever be remembered for Yuvraj’s iconic six sixes in an overbowled by Stuart Broad. Flintoff candidly admitted that he went too far with his jokes, which sparked the Indian star’s fiery response.Go beyond borders with our YouTube channel. REGISTER NOW!“So with Yuvraj, we used to play against each other. But it was always with the best intentions and with pleasure. And I think he’s brilliant, he’s a good kid. And then in that World Cup match against India, my ankle was gone. I thought it was my last match. I was angry and I crossed the line. It was one of the few times in my career that I did it, I think. And then he hit Stuart Broad for six sixes. It should have been me. I was at the limit after the first one, he looked at me like that. I’m going oh here we go. And then the second, he was still looking for me. By the fifth, I wanted him to do it (big laugh),” Flintoff revealed during a conversation on Beard Before Wicket.
Reacting to Flintoff’s candid recollections, Yuvraj Singh responded simply on social media: “Caption (with laughing emoji),” acknowledging both the playful rivalry and the historic moment.
The 2007 match in Durban saw India face England in a must-win clash after losing to New Zealand. After a dazzling start with Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj arrived after Robin Uthappa’s dismissal, already excited by Flintoff’s on-field banter. Stuart Broad’s 19th over became cricket folklore: every ball Yuvraj struck flew for six years, culminating in a record 12-ball fifty – the fastest in T20Is at the time – a record that stood for 16 years until Nepal. Dipendra Singh Airee broke it in 2023.Yuvraj’s blitz turned India’s score from 171 to 207 in a single over, ultimately helping India post 218 and secure victory by 18 runs. While Herschelle Gibbs had already hit six sixes in an ODI, Yuvraj’s success had greater significance, facing top-class opponents under immense pressure.Flintoff’s recognition of crossing the finish line and Yuvraj’s light-hearted response offer fans a rare glimpse into the playful and competitive spirit behind one of cricket’s most unforgettable moments.
