Yograj Singh, the father of World Cup-winning cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has repeatedly made accusations against former India captains Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, alleging that they played a role in his son’s exclusion from the Indian team.
Yograj’s Allegations Against Kapil Dev
Yograj’s animosity towards Kapil Dev stems from their days as aspiring cricketers in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Yograj believes that Kapil’s influence was a key factor in his exclusion from the Indian team despite his impressive performances.
In his latest tirade, Yograj attempted to downplay Kapil’s achievements by comparing them to his son’s career. “Kapil Dev, the greatest captain of our time…I told him, I’ll leave you in a position where the world would curse you. Today, Yuvraj Singh has 13 trophies, and you have only one, the World Cup. End of discussion,” Yograj said.
Yograj’s Allegations Against MS Dhoni
Yograj has also held a grudge against MS Dhoni, claiming that his decisions as captain impacted Yuvraj’s career. He believes that Dhoni’s exclusion of Yuvraj from the 2015 ODI World Cup squad and his alleged role in India’s defeat in the semifinal were detrimental to his son’s career.
“I won’t forgive MS Dhoni,” Yograj said. “He should look at his face in the mirror. He is a very big cricketer, but what he has done against my son, everything is coming out now; it can never be forgiven in life.”
Yuvraj’s Career
Yuvraj Singh played a key role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup victories under Dhoni’s captaincy. However, his career was plagued by injuries and a decline in form, leading to his retirement from all forms of cricket in June 2019.
Conclusion
Yograj Singh’s allegations against Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni have sparked controversy and debate. While some have questioned the validity of his claims, others have expressed sympathy for his frustration over his son’s exclusion from the Indian team. The allegations have also raised questions about the role of personal relationships and politics in Indian cricket.
