Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has paid a glowing tribute to ex-England pacer Stuart Broad, saying he draws immense motivation from Broad's career resurgence after being hit for the historic six sixes in an over during the 2007 Men's T20 World Cup. Yuvraj made the remarks on the sidelines of the Wimbledon men's singles final, speaking to JioStar.

Yuvraj on Broad's Remarkable Comeback

'I'm actually very proud of his journey and very motivated by the way he bounced back after those six sixes. I know I was the guy who hit him for those six sixes, but I've also been hit for five sixes, so I know how it feels, although I wasn't a full-time bowler,' Yuvraj said.

He went on to describe Broad's evolution as nothing short of extraordinary. 'To come back from that moment and go on to take more than 600 Test wickets is remarkable. He's one of the greats of the game, and what he's achieved in cricket is tremendous. He never gave up, believed in himself, and became one of the best bowlers in the world,' Yuvraj added.

Notably, Broad's 600-plus Test wickets place him among the most prolific pace bowlers in the history of the format — a career arc that began with one of cricket's most viral moments of humiliation and ended in genuine greatness.

Drawing Parallels with Djokovic's Self-Belief

Shifting focus to the tennis at Wimbledon, Yuvraj drew a striking parallel between Novak Djokovic's mental fortitude and his own battle against cancer. Though Djokovic — a 24-time Grand Slam champion — lost to eventual champion Jannik Sinner in the semi-final, Yuvraj was effusive in his admiration.

'The self-belief that Djokovic carries is impeccable. Every time he didn't get the crowd's support, it only fired him up even more. There were times when people said he wouldn't be able to win, but he did. Similarly, people told me that I wouldn't be able to play after cancer, but I came back and scored my highest ODI score,' Yuvraj said.

He also noted the rapid evolution of the sport, pointing to young Indian cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as representatives of a new, faster generation — much like Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have redefined the pace of modern tennis.

Sanju Samson on Djokovic's Lifestyle and Discipline

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, also present at Wimbledon, echoed the admiration for Djokovic, focusing on the Serbian's holistic approach to fitness and mental preparation as a source of personal inspiration.

'The way he carries himself, both on and off the field, is a great inspiration to athletes around the world. Being a sportsperson is not just about what you see on television. It's equally about what you do off the field, how you prepare yourself, how you recover, the mental battles you fight, and how you take care of your body and mind,' Samson said.

Samson also recalled growing up watching tennis legends, from Andre Agassi — his parents' favourite — to the era of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, before Djokovic came to dominate the sport. 'I've heard him speak a lot about how he looks after both his mind and his body, and I think that's a great learning, not just for me, but for athletes around the world,' he added.

What This Moment Reflects

The remarks from two prominent Indian cricketers at one of sport's most prestigious venues underline a growing cross-sport dialogue among elite Indian athletes. As the next generation of Indian stars emerges, the lessons drawn from figures like Broad and Djokovic — resilience, self-belief, and disciplined preparation — appear to be shaping the sporting culture within the Indian dressing room.