Yograj Singhfather of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singhonce again caused controversy with his venomous attacks on legendary Indian cricketers. In a series of scathing remarks, Yograj took aim at both Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kapil DevTwo of the most revered figures in Indian cricket history.
Yograj Singh’s vendetta against Kapil Dev
Yograj’s final speech was aimed at Kapil, the captain of India’s historic 1983 World Cup winning team. In a video that went viral on social media, he launched a personal attack on Kapil, accusing him of playing a key role in his ouster from the Indian team in 1981.
Yograj claimed that Yuvraj’s 13 major trophies in his career overshadowed Dev’s single World Cup title. “The greatest captain of our time, Kapil Dev… I told him that I will leave you in such a situation that the world will spit on you. Today, Yuvraj Singh has 13 trophies and you have only one, the World Cup. End of discussion” Yograj claimed in an interview to Zee Switch.
The derogatory term was widely condemned by fans and critics alike.
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“Kapil Dev, the greatest captain of our time… I told him that I will put you in a position where the world will curse you. Today, Yuvraj Singh has 13 trophies and you have only one trophy, the World Cup. discussion.”pic.twitter.com/vuk194IneL
— Sports with Naveen (@sportswnaveen) September 2, 2024
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Yograj continues his feud with Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Yograj, who led India to the 2011 World Cup title, has been attacking Dhoni for several years now. In this earlier interview, he accused Dhoni of “ruining” Yuvraj’s career and vowed to never forgive him. Singh’s merciless criticism of Dhoni raised concerns about his motivation and the effect his words had on the young cricketer.
“I will not forgive MS Dhoni. He should look in the mirror. He is a very great cricketer but whatever he did against my son is now coming out; this can never be forgiven in life. I have never done two things in life – firstly, I have never forgiven anyone who has wronged me, and secondly, I have never hugged them in my life, be it my family members or my children. he said.
Demand of Bharat Ratna for Yuvraj Singh
In one of his most controversial statements, Yograj demanded that the Indian government award his son Yuvraj with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. Singh argued that Yuvraj’s achievements, including playing with cancer and winning the World Cup, made him worthy of the prestigious award.
Yograj added: “That man (MS Dhoni) ruined the life of my son who could have played for four to five more years. I dare everyone to give birth to a son like Yuvraj. Even Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have said in the past that there won’t be another Yuvraj Singh. India should reward him with Bharat Ratna for playing with cancer and winning the World Cup for the country.
Cricket fans are criticizing Yograj for training with Arjun Tendulkar
During the controversy surrounding his comments, it was revealed that he had appealed to Yograj. Sachin Tendulkar to train his son Arjun. While some fans expressed their support for the collaboration, others expressed concern over Yograj’s negative influence on the young cricketer. Many netizens took to social media and urged Arjun to distance himself from Yograj citing his toxic behavior and abusive remarks.
His behavior is a stark reminder of the toxic culture that can sometimes permeate the world of sports. Yograj’s constant attacks on his former teammates and opponents are not only disrespectful but also damaging to the image of Indian cricket. Such persons must be called out for their actions and answer for what they say. While Singh continues to make headlines with his controversial statements, it remains to be seen how the Indian cricket community will react to his actions.
Yograj, don’t ruin her life. Arjun… look for a new coach
— Nihari Korma (@NihariVsKorma) September 2, 2024
