Yograj Singh, the father of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has not shied away from expressing his disdain for cricketing legends MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev. His criticisms stem from personal grievances and perceptions of injustice. Yograj has publicly condemned Dhoni for allegedly derailing Yuvraj’s career and has disparaged Kapil Dev for what he perceives as favoritism and manipulation in team selections. These statements reflect a deep-seated resentment rooted in both past experiences and the challenges faced by his son in the world of cricket.
Yograj Singh has long held a grudge against Kapil Dev, who was instrumental in Yograj's exclusion from the Indian team in 1981. Yograj believes Kapil played a significant role in this decision, which has fueled his animosity.
Yograj has criticized Kapil Dev by comparing his own son's achievements to Kapil’s. He pointed out that Yuvraj Singh won 13 major trophies, while Kapil Dev has only the 1983 World Cup title, undermining Kapil’s legacy in his eyes.
Yograj accused Kapil Dev of manipulating team selections to ensure his dominance and sidelining other deserving players, including himself.
Recently, Yograj used derogatory language to describe Kapil Dev, reflecting deep-seated resentment and bitterness towards the former captain.
The strained relationship between Yograj and Kapil Dev, stemming from their playing days, has led to ongoing public criticisms and personal attacks.
Yograj Singh has accused MS Dhoni of being responsible for Yuvraj Singh's exclusion from the Indian team during Dhoni’s captaincy. He believes Dhoni’s decisions negatively impacted Yuvraj’s career.
Yograj has openly stated that he harbors a personal grudge against Dhoni and has vowed never to forgive him for his perceived injustices against Yuvraj.
Yograj has claimed that Dhoni’s actions ruined Yuvraj’s career prospects, suggesting that Yuvraj could have played for several more years if not for Dhoni’s decisions.
Yograj has made strong public statements against Dhoni, accusing him of being a major factor in Yuvraj’s struggles and setbacks in his cricketing career.
Yograj feels that Dhoni's favoritism towards certain players and lack of fair treatment towards Yuvraj has been a major issue, leading to his negative views and criticism of Dhoni’s captaincy.