Wearing his favourite No 12 jersey, Yuvraj was stationed at square leg position but wasn't really active as he did not have to field any of the balls during the first Powerplay.

A huge roar went up as the giant screen showed 'Welcome Back Yuvi' with their hero slowly trudging towards his four-step bowling mark. A quick word from Dhoni and Yuvraj was in thick of things as he walked upto his mark.

The fans were present in large number in what was supposed to be an emotionalwelcome for their hero who has survived rare germ-cell cancer. Fans carried giantposters and placards wishing luck for the talented cricketer.

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh walked out on the field in Indian colours for the first time since overcoming cancer. (Sept 11)

The Indian team showed their solidarity for Yuvraj as they wore a 'YouWeCan' badge -- a foundation started by the cricketer to help cancer patients. Yuvraj's desperation was evident as he had written on his twitter page, "Getting very restless! Just fewmore hours to go hope it doesn't rain in the evening!."

The loudest cheer was however reserved when Yuvraj came out to bat at fall of Suresh Raina's wicket. There was a determined look on his face as he strode confidently towardsthe crease with the Chepauk crowd giving him a standing ovation.

The smile on the face of his mother Shabnam Singh said it all. To find her son get back to where he belongs is the greatest satisfaction for a mother and it was writ large on Yuvraj's mother's face.