Dhoni and Kohli were afraid of Yuvraj: Indian cricket’s legendary all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh, has always been known for his excellent batting and brilliant all-round performance. But recently, his father and former cricketer Yograj Singh has given a statement which has created a stir in the cricket world. Yograj claims that both Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni have never been true friends of Yuvraj Singh.
He even said that Dhoni and Kohli always had the fear that Yuvraj might snatch away their captaincy. Yograj here clearly alleged that due to politics within the Indian team, Yuvraj did not get the respect and opportunity he deserved.
“Only Sachin was Yuvraj’s real friend”
Yograj Singh spoke in detail on this issue during an interview. He said that success, money, and fame are such big things in this game that there is no scope for true friendship here. He also said that if Yuvraj had any true friend in his life, it was only Sachin Tendulkar.
According to Yograj, Sachin treated every player like his younger brother and wished well for everyone. This is why he is called the God of Cricket. Sachin was a source of inspiration not only for Yuvraj but for every player.
Serious allegations against Dhoni and Kohli
When he was asked if Virat Kohli could have given more opportunities to Yuvraj after becoming the captain, Yograj’s answer was very harsh. He said that most of the people in this field do the work of stabbing in the back. He directly alleged that both Dhoni and Kohli were afraid of Yuvraj’s popularity and his ability.
Yograj believes that Dhoni and Kohli felt that Yuvraj might become a threat to them. The fear of losing the captaincy continued to influence his behavior and decisions.
Yuvraj’s sky-high achievements
Yuvraj Singh played cricket for India from 2000 to 2017 and during this time he participated in a total of 402 international matches. In this long career, he scored 11,178 runs at an average of 35.05. 17 centuries and 71 half-centuries testify to his brilliant batting.
Not only with the bat, Yuvraj also made a great contribution with the ball. He took 148 wickets in all three formats. Yuvraj’s important role in winning the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup can never be forgotten. His comeback even after battling a serious disease like cancer, is one of the most inspirational stories of cricket.
“People were afraid of Yuvraj”
Yograj Singh further said that Yuvraj was a special talent created by God, and many players felt uncomfortable with his presence. He claims that from Dhoni to Kohli, everyone feared that Yuvraj could become a threat to them.
But he also added that Yuvraj is not just a great player but also a big-hearted person. He never held any enmity with anyone. He always played for the team and gave priority to the team’s success.
Controversy or truth?
After this statement of Yograj Singh, the discussion of old controversies in Indian cricket has started again. However, it is true that no one can reduce the contribution made by Yuvraj on the field. But the questions raised about captaincy and team politics are still a topic of discussion.
Yuvraj Singh’s story is not just about runs and wickets, but also about struggle, passion, and a never-say-die mentality. In such a situation, when his father alleges that Dhoni and Kohli did not do justice to Yuvraj, this issue once again becomes hot among cricket lovers.