Day before cricketer Yuvraj Singh flew to the US for his cancer treatment he donated Rs 5 lakh to a secondary school in Punjab. The cricketer also wished Abhishek Bachchan on his birthday.

Celebrities pray for Yuvraj's recovery

Junior B replied, "@yuvsingh09 thank you so much my brother. Get well soon. Big hug."

Celebrities across the board have been praying for the cricketer's recovery after news of his lung cancer was flashed across the media. Here is what some of the politicians and celebrities tweeted wishing Yuvraj:

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "Sad to hear about ill-health of Yuvraj Singh. He is a fighter and am sure he'll come out of it very soon and play again for India."

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah tweeted, "Here's wishing Yuvraj Singh a speedy & complete recovery. On a good day there are few cricketers more exciting than him."

Former IPL chief Lalit Modi tweeted, "Wishing Yuvi a very speedy recovery. he has the will and strength and the Prayers of many to overcome his current health issues."

Dia Mirza tweeted, "Very upset to hear about Yuvraj! Let's pray for his recovery. I know he's a fighter and he'll win this match."

Singer Shaan tweeted, "Yuvraj Singh will come back stronger, more determined and reach greater Heights... A special prayer for his quick and complete recovery!!!"

South actor Prithviraj tweeted, "Letz pray for Yuvraj Singh..our world cup hero... Get well soon Yuvi..."

Director Kunal Kohli tweeted, "Yuvraj has done so much for Indian cricket. This world cup might not have happened without him. Let's pray for his recovery. Get well"