Yuvraj Singh's father, Yograj Singh, has made headlines with his critical remarks against former Indian captain MS Dhoni. In a viral video, Yograj Singh suggests that India's chances of winning the T20 World Cup 2024 have improved without Dhoni. His comments come as India prepares to face England in the semi-final on June 27 in Guyana.
Yograj Singh took a dig at MS Dhoni, stating, "Dhoni nahi hai, phir jeet jayenge" (India should win now that MS Dhoni is not there). He claimed that other prominent figures in Indian cricket, such as Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma, share this sentiment.
Yograj Singh accused Dhoni of being jealous of Yuvraj Singh and blamed Dhoni for the Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) loss in IPL 2024. He alleged that Dhoni's negative actions led to CSK's failure and criticised him for not shaking hands with Yuvraj Singh.
Yuvraj Singh, a former Indian cricketer and the ICC Ambassador, has had a storied career and was a key player under Dhoni's captaincy when India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. Despite this, Yograj Singh has frequently criticised Dhoni, alleging that Dhoni's leadership was detrimental to his son's career.
India has not won the T20 World Cup since their inaugural victory in 2007 under Dhoni's captaincy. They are now set to play England in the semi-final, a rematch of the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final where England defeated India by 10 wickets.
Yograj Singh's comments have sparked a wide range of reactions on social media and among cricket fans. Some support his views, while others defend Dhoni's legacy and contributions to Indian cricket.
Yograj Singh's outspoken nature and history of controversial statements have once again brought attention to the complex relationships and dynamics within Indian cricket. As the team prepares for the crucial semi-final match, fans will be eager to see if India can advance to the final and potentially win their first T20 World Cup since 2007.