Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh has officially broken his silence regarding the controversial public statements made by his father, Yograj Singh, against two of India’s greatest captains, MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev.
In a candid interview with SportsTak, the former all-rounder offered a heartfelt apology to both legends and also disclosed that he has, in fact, spoken to his father about the “not alright” comments.
This step follows years during which Yograj Singh has blamed Dhoni and Dev for hampering his son’s career and has made such inflammatory remarks involving guns and the match. Fixing has often split the cricketing fraternity.
Yuvraj Singh Issues Sincere Apology To Former Indian Captains MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev
In the viral interview, Yuvraj Singh revealed that he does not agree with the thoughts of his father, as it was his father who was talking. He stated that he really admires what both Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni have done for the country. He further said that even though his father is a coach and naturally has his own point of view, he had to intervene as comments were starting to make his professional relationships look bad. During the telecast, Yuvraj said, “Firstly, I apologise to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni for these comments. I have already told my dad that it is not right. “
The Conflict Between Yograj Singh And Kapil Dev Explained
The root of the animosity between Yograj Singh and Kapil Dev dates back to the early 1980s. Yograj, who played one Test and six ODIs for India, has previously claimed that he was dropped from the national side due to Kapil's influence. In his most explosive claim, Yograj once revealed in an interview that he had almost shot the 1983 World Cup-winning captain with a gun out of frustration. Yuvraj addressed this dark chapter by stating that while he is unaware of the specific personal rift between the two elders, he views Kapil as one of the greatest leaders the country has ever seen.