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Lalit Modi Says He Gave Yuvraj a Porsche for Six Sixes, Kept the Bat

Modi recounts the pledge on Michael Clarke's Beyond23 podcast.

Overview

  • Lalit Modi says he promised before the 2007 T20 World Cup to gift a Porsche to any India player who hit six sixes or took six wickets in an over.
  • Yuvraj Singh achieved the feat by striking six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad during the tournament.
  • Modi recounts that Yuvraj ran to him after the over asking for the promised car, and Modi requested the bat in return.
  • According to Modi, Yuvraj drove away in a Porsche and the bat is now displayed at Modi's home.
  • The reports note the moment’s role in energizing interest that preceded the IPL’s launch under MS Dhoni’s title‑winning India side.