Singh's comment on Dhoni

Yograj Singh, the father of Yuvraj Singh, has been in the spotlight for his harsh criticisms of former Indian captain MS Dhoni. In a viral video, Yograj Singh suggested that India's chances of winning the T20 World Cup 2024 have improved now that Dhoni is no longer part of the team. His comments come ahead of India's semi-final match against England on June 27 in Guyana.

Taking a swipe at Dhoni, Yograj Singh remarked, "Dhoni nahi hai, phir jeet jayenge" (India should win now that MS Dhoni is not there). He claimed that other cricket personalities like Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma also share this sentiment. Yograj Singh went on to accuse Dhoni of being jealous of Yuvraj Singh and blamed him for the Chennai Super Kings' loss in the IPL 2024. He alleged that Dhoni's actions harmed the team and criticised him for not acknowledging Yuvraj Singh.

Yuvraj Singh, a retired Indian cricketer and ICC Ambassador, was a key player under Dhoni's leadership during India's T20 World Cup victory in 2007. Despite this success, Yograj Singh has frequently criticised Dhoni, claiming that his leadership was detrimental to his son's career.

India has not claimed a T20 World Cup title since their 2007 win under Dhoni's captaincy. As they gear up to face England in the semi-final, a rematch of the 2022 T20 World Cup where India suffered a defeat, all eyes are on the team's performance.

Yograj Singh's remarks have sparked mixed reactions on social media and among cricket enthusiasts. While some support his views, others defend Dhoni's legacy and contributions to Indian cricket. Yograj Singh's controversial statements have once again brought attention to the intricate dynamics within Indian cricket. As the team braces for the crucial semi-final, fans are hopeful that India can advance to the final and potentially secure their first T20 World Cup victory since 2007.