Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj Singh made shocking revelations related to his cricket career. He told that he was dropped from the team due to the politics of Kapil Dev and Bishan Singh Bedi. After this he decided to leave cricket and inspired Yuvraj to play.
By Anurag Mishra
Published Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 05:32:15 PM (IST)
Updated Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 05:32:15 PM (IST)
HighLights
- Yograj had planned to kill Kapil Dev.
- Yograj suffered loss due to Sunil Gavaskar’s relationship.
- After the betrayal Yograj decides to leave.
Sports Desk, Indore. Yograj Singh, father of former Indian fast bowler and star player Yuvraj Singh, made shocking revelations related to the days of his cricket career in an interview. Yograj said that he was dropped from the Indian team by the then captain Kapil Dev. He was very angry. He wanted to take revenge.
Thought of killing Kapil Dev
Yograj Singh had told his family that he would question Kapil Dev as to why he was expelled. My plan was to kill Kapil Dev, but he came out of the house with his mother. Seeing this, my mind changed. I left Kapil Dev.
Kapil and Bishan Singh Bedi did politics
- Yograj revealed that he was dropped from the North Zone cricket team. Behind this was the politics of his senior players Kapil Dev and Bishan Singh Bedi. I had a very good relationship with Sunil Gavaskar, which proved dangerous for me.
- Bedi and other selectors had dropped him for this reason. He said that I never forgave Bishan Singh Bedi because he believed that I was Sunil Gavaskar’s man.
Decision to quit cricket after betrayal
Yograj Singh became very disappointed after this betrayal. He said that at that time I decided that I would not play cricket. Now my son Yuvraj will play. This decision was a turning point in his life, affecting his career and the future of his family.
