Yuvraj vows strong return

Yuvraj Singh has vowed to return strongly once he completes his treatment for cancer at the Boston Medical Center in the United States.

Yuvraj was earlier diagnosed with a non-malignant cancer but further tests showed he had germ cell cancer and now is undergoing chemotherapy.

"I have immense faith in the doctors here and by the grace of God I shall be back to my best soon. I am on medication and doctors have time-and-again told me that I am responding well and that I would be back playing cricket," Times of India quoted the cricketer as saying.

"I am a fighter and I will return stronger than ever. Initially, I was angry and confused. I was even repentant and kept thinking I could have done some things in life differently. However, I have a counsellor here who has helped me get over the initial shock of learning that I am suffering from cancer. I have come to terms with it now," Yuvraj added.

The southpaw, however, was not happy with the speculation in the media about his illness.

"I am responding well to treatment and I am positive that I would be back on the pitch soon. I have asked my mother and friends not to speak to the media, as things may get sensationalised," said Yuvi.

"It is the love of family, friends and fans that has kept me going. Till a couple of days ago, I was responding to posts and tweets on my accounts on social networking sites, but the sheer volume of comments praying for my well-being would require people to be hired to ensure everyone is responded to," he said.

"I am currently reading Lance Armstrong's book 'It's Not About The Bike'. I'm sure the book will motivate me and pull me through this difficult time," he added.