In a recent interview, Yograj Singh, father of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has once again sparked controversy by making serious allegations against former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Yograj Singh, known for his outspoken nature, has often criticized Dhoni in the past, and this time, he claims that Dhoni was responsible for cutting short Yuvraj’s illustrious career.
Yograj Singh’s New Allegations Against Dhoni
Speaking to Zee Switch on YouTube, Yograj Singh alleged that MS Dhoni played a pivotal role in Yuvraj Singh’s career decline. According to Yograj, if it weren’t for Dhoni’s actions, Yuvraj could have continued playing for India for a few more years. He expressed his deep resentment towards Dhoni, stating that he will never forgive him for what he did to his son. Yograj emphasized that Dhoni should reflect on his actions and their impact on Yuvraj’s career.
Demand for Bharat Ratna for Yuvraj Singh
In the same interview, Yograj Singh also demanded that Yuvraj Singh be honored with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. He highlighted Yuvraj’s significant contributions to Indian cricket, especially his role in India’s victories in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. Yograj praised Yuvraj for his resilience in battling cancer and still emerging as one of India’s cricketing legends. He also mentioned that prominent cricketers like Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have acknowledged that there might never be another player like Yuvraj Singh.
Long-Standing Controversy
Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni shared the field for many years, playing key roles in some of India’s most memorable cricketing victories. Despite their on-field camaraderie, Yograj Singh has often expressed his displeasure with Dhoni, blaming him for the premature end of Yuvraj’s international career. Yuvraj last played for India in 2017, and since then, his father has made several statements accusing Dhoni of undermining Yuvraj’s career.
Yograj Singh’s recent comments have reignited the debate over the dynamics between Dhoni and Yuvraj during their time in the Indian team, and his demand for Bharat Ratna for Yuvraj Singh has added another layer to this ongoing controversy.