Yuvraj Singh is a 'champion' for Amitabh Bachchan

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has congratulated cricketer Yuvraj Singh for his superlative performance which led to India's ODI victory in the ongoing India versus England series on January 19 in Cuttack.

The 74-year-old veteran praised Yuvraj on Twitter. "India thrash the British... !! Yuvraj, it is the champion that disproves with his proof... you were an exceptional Champion (today)" Bachchan tweeted.

A big cricket fan himself, Big B also went on to felicitate the Men in Blue. He further wrote, "Indian vs England second ODI in Cuttack... you 'cut' the British with incredible 'attack'! Exceptional feat... superlative dedication, and peace."

With the 35-year-old cricketer's 150 runs, alongside former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 134 on the board, India went on to win the series as well.