Throwback: When the Prince returned as the King

Feeling low? This may help you.

A man in his late twenties, considered unfit, was given hopes of redemption. Despite being a man of big achievements in the past, his waning form and physical fitness was what caught the eyes of critics and fans. Eyebrows were raised as to what he was doing in the team. Yet, he was selected for the most esteemed tournament - The 2011 Cricket World Cup.

The tournament commenced. His introductory bowling stint in the meet was plain. He breezed in with a half century in Bengaluru in his next opportunity, lightening the minds of the Indian fans.

Then came the day. The Irishmen were batting. They were and still are, a team which can never be taken lightly. In the previous edition, they bundled out Pakistan for 132 and more recently, chased a colossal total of 328 vs the Englishmen. And the captain tossed the ball to him. He began to pave the way for a world record. He grabbed five wickets, restricting Ireland for 207. He aided the chase with a half century, creating a record of being the only cricketer to get a 5 wicket haul and score 50 runs in a World Cup match.

He had declared his comeback!

It was becoming a habit for him. A couple of wickets with the ball and a beneficial score to help the team's cause. After a pair of wickets and a half century vs the Netherlands, fans got a view into a bigger hurdle he was facing. He was struggling throughout his knock of 113 vs the Windies at the Chepauk. "Poor fellow is suffering with cramps", many thought. It was something worse - no one knew, then.

One of the most waited encounter was the one against Australia. Every Indian wanted revenge for the humiliating loss at 2003 World Cup Finals. It was the Quarter Finals. India restricted Australia for 260, despite Ricky Ponting's century. Our man did it again! Well who can forget the roar after hitting the winning runs!!!

And he deservedly saw the six sailing into the crowd from the non- stricker's end. He completed the tournament with 362 runs and 15 wickets with a batting average of 90.40. The man has achieved this feat while battling cancer, proving he's indeed the King of comebacks.

Thank you for those beautiful moments, Yuvi!!!