Yuvraj Singh has distanced himself from the controversial statements of his father Yograj Singh by apologizing to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. He said that he does not agree with these views. This step is considered important towards calming the dispute.
Yuvraj Singh Apology: Former Indian team all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has apologized to Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kapil Dev. He had to seek this apology because of the controversial statements made by his father Yograj Singh for a long time. Actually, Yograj Singh has been accusing Mahendra Singh Dhoni for many years that he got Yuvraj Singh out of the Indian team.
Yograj’s serious allegations against not only Dhoni but also Kapil Dev
Not only Dhoni, he also made serious allegations against Kapil Dev. Yograj claimed that Kapil Dev harmed his career in the 1980s. In a shocking statement, he had also said that he had once reached Kapil Dev’s house with a pistol. However, Kapil Dev did not react much to these allegations and did not take the matter further.
Yuvraj’s statement: ‘I do not agree with father’s views’
In the teaser video of an interview, Yuvraj Singh clearly said that he does not agree with his father’s statements. He said, “I want to apologize to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. I have also told dad that it is not right to talk like this.” Yuvraj had always maintained a distance from these controversies and had never publicly reacted to the issue before.
Yograj’s changed stance and praise of Dhoni
In recent times, Yograj Singh’s attitude has softened a bit. Now he praised Mahendra Singh Dhoni and said that he wants Dhoni to keep playing cricket for a long time. Apart from this, former selector Sandeep Patil had also clarified that the decision to drop Yuvraj from the team was the selectors’ decision and not Dhoni’s.
Yuvraj reveals on 2017 comeback and Dhoni’s role
Yuvraj Singh also told that when he was returning to the team in 2017, Mahendra Singh Dhoni had given him clear information about his role. This gave him clarity about his career and helped him plan ahead. Eventually, Yuvraj Singh decided to retire from international cricket in 2019.
Revelations in Podcast: Opinion given on many players
This statement is part of a podcast by Yuvraj Singh, in which he spoke openly on many issues. In the teaser, he was also seen giving his opinion on players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Trying to end the controversy: Thoughts of the responsible player
This whole matter has once again come into discussion, but this step of Yuvraj Singh is being considered as a positive initiative towards calming the controversy. His apology reflects the thinking of a mature and responsible player. Yuvraj made it clear that he stays away from controversies and gives more importance to relationships and mutual respect.