Yuvraj Singh discharged after third and final cycle of chemotherapy

Written By: Admin | Updated : March 18, 2012 10:50 AM IST

World cup hero Yuvraj Singh was discharged from the hospital today after completing the third and final cycle of chemotherapy to recover from a rare germ cell cancer in Boston, USA. "3rd chemo cycles over, back from hospital n I am free. Road to recovery starts now. Can't wait to be back home," a jubilant Yuvraj tweeted.

He also thanked all his fans for their prayers, love and support. Yuvraj has been in Boston for the last one month. The explosive southpaw will to be back on the field by the first week of May, according to his doctor. The 30-year-old has gone bald during the treatment. Meanwhile, Yuvraj also paid tribute to his veteran teammate Sachin Tendulkar for completing a century of international hundreds. "Overwhelmed and full of emotions Tendulkar take a bow What he has achieved is immeasurable and what he has done is unachievable@sachin_rt," he tweeted.

Yuvi hasn't played competitive cricket since November last year but seems raring to go. We from www.thehealthsite.com wish Yuvraj the very best and can't wait to see him back on the field.