MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev and Yuvraj Singh
New Delhi: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has publicly apologized to two of India’s most popular cricket captains, Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, and distanced himself from the controversial statements made by his father Yograj Singh.Speaking on the podcast, Yuvraj addressed the issue directly, clarifying that he does not support the comments. “I would like to apologize to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni for these comments,” he told Sports Tak, adding that he had also spoken to his father about it. “I told my father, ‘It’s not okay,’” Yuvraj said, admitting that he felt uncomfortable hearing Yograj’s interviews.
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Talking about his stance, Yuvraj added: “Kapil was a great player and captain for India.
I don’t know what the problem was between him and my father. I have played with MS Dhoni and have always expressed my bond with him. But what my father said about him – I said to him: “It’s not okay.” “It reflects on me because I played with him.”Read also: Yuvraj Singh reveals what ‘stood out’ in Gautam Gambhir’s coaching styleHe stressed his disagreement, saying: “I told him that I would appreciate it if he did not say these things, whatever the reasons. I would sincerely apologize to both of them.”
They also know that these words are not mine. As cricketers, I have great respect for them for what they have done for the country.Yuvraj, one of the key architects of India’s victories in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and 2011 Cricket World Cup, played a pivotal role during an era dominated by stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Dhoni. Talking about his current relationship with Yograj, Yuvraj said that the dynamic between them has evolved over time.
He said: “We are now trying to interact more as father and son, instead of the previous interaction between coach and winger. It is an interesting stage in my life.”“We discuss a lot about past and present cricketers and often argue – but all in good humour,” he added, indicating a more balanced and personal equation with his father even amid public controversies.Yograj’s explosive claims on Kapil and DhoniYograj Singh, the former Indian cricketer and coach, has often courted controversy for his comments about former players.
In one of his most surprising claims, he claimed that he once went to Kapil Dev’s house with a gun after he was dropped from the team in the 1980s.Recalling the incident, Yograj said: “When Kapil Dev became the captain of the team, he dropped me for no reason.” He claimed that he confronted Kapil and threatened him, saying that he abstained only because Kapil’s mother was present.Yograj also strongly criticized Dhoni, at one point accusing him of “sabotaging” Yuvraj’s career by not supporting him longer in international cricket.
“I will not forgive MS Dhoni… What he did to my son is unforgivable,” he said, while also claiming that Yuvraj could have played for many more years.His criticism extended further, with sweeping statements about how players were treated during his time, and even raising old match-fixing allegations involving former cricketers, including Kapil.
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However, in a surprising U-turn ahead of IPL 2026, Yograj spoke in a more conciliatory tone towards Dhoni, praising his longevity and discipline. “I like him… he should continue playing for another 10 years,” Yograj said, also rejecting calls for Dhoni’s retirement.However, Yuvraj’s apology has drawn a clear line, underscoring his respect for both Kapil and Dhoni as he seeks to move beyond the controversy sparked by his father’s remarks.