Baljit Sharma named his son Yuvraj Samra after the former Indian World Cup-winning spin all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh, and felt he could play the game without being noticed. Samra is a 19-year-old left-handed opening batter for Canada, where he will start his T20 World Cup 2026 journey against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

In 15 T20I innings, the southpaw, Yuvraj Samra, has smashed 442 runs at an average of 36.83 and a strike rate of 160.72 with the help of three half-centuries, with his best score 63. He revealed the story of how his father had been a massive fan of the Punjab batter.

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“My dad was there, my dad told him (about the name). He said, " Oh, that's nice, he's just laughing. I don't remember when it was, but it was when he played for the Toronto Nationals [in 2019]. And then, I met him when Super 60 started, so last year, 2025. It's just amazing how he hits the ball. It's just really fun to watch. My dad always wants me to copy him. But I'm always saying that I want to be like my own version.” Samra said to ESPNcricinfo.  

Yuvraj Samra aims to learn in the T20 World Cup 2026 campaign 

Samran was playing in the age-groups in October 2023 before getting the chance with the senior side on the tour in February 2024, at which point, his head was in the clouds. He smashed a 15-ball fifty against the Bahamas less than a year ago, which is a national record.

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Canada’s Yuvraj Samra is named after his hero, and no points for guessing who 😉 pic.twitter.com/p4FFajzmwJ

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FAQs

• Who is Yuvraj Samra named after?
  Yuvraj Samra is named after a famous Indian cricketer, reflecting his inspiration in the sport.

• When is Canada’s first T20 World Cup 2026 match?
  Canada will play its first T20 World Cup 2026 match against South Africa.

• What is Yuvraj Samra’s batting style?
  Samra relies on strong, straight shots down the ground and has a powerful, reliable batting style.

• Which international players does Samra want to meet?
  Samra hopes to meet top players like Aiden Markram and other stars from South Africa to learn their mindset.