New Delhi: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has publicly apologized to two of the most famous captains of Indian cricket. Kapil Dev And MS Dhoni, distancing himself from his father Yograj Singh’s controversial remarks.Speaking on a podcast, Yuvraj directly addressed the issue, clarifying that he does not endorse the comments. “I would like to apologize to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni for these comments,” he told SportsTalk, adding that he had also spoken to his father about it. “I told dad, it’s not right,” Yuvraj said, admitting that he felt uncomfortable listening to Yugraj’s interviews.
Elaborating on his stance, Yuvraj added, “Kapil was a great player and captain for India. I don’t know what was the problem between him and my father. I have played with MS Dhoni and have always shared my bond with him. But what my father said about it – I told him, ‘It’s not right’. It rubbed off on me as I played with it.Also read: Yuvraj Singh reveals what was ‘out’ in Gautam Gambhir’s coaching style.Further emphasizing his displeasure, he said, “I told them that I would appreciate it if they didn’t say these things, whatever the reasons. I would like to sincerely apologize to both of them. And they also know that these words are not mine. As a cricketer, I have a lot of respect for what they have done for the country.”Yuvraj, one of the key architects of India’s triumphs in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, played a pivotal role in an era dominated by stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Dhoni. Reflecting on his current relationship with Yuvraj, Yuvraj said that the dynamic between them has evolved over time. He said, “Now we try to interact more as father and son, rather than the former dynamic of coach and ward. It’s an interesting phase in my life.”“We argue a lot and often about cricketers past and present – but it’s all in good humour,” he added, hinting at a more balanced and personal equation with his father despite public disagreements.Yograj’s explosive claim on Kapil and DhoniFormer India cricketer and coach Yograj Singh has often courted controversy with his comments about former players. In one of his most shocking claims, he alleged that he once went to Kapil Dev’s house with a pistol after he was dropped from the team in the 1980s.“When Kapil Dev became the captain, he dropped me for no reason,” Ugraj recalled the incident. They claimed that he confronted Kapil and even threatened him, saying that he stopped only because Kapil’s mother was present.Yugraj has also been highly critical of Dhoni, at one point accusing him of “ruining” Yuvraj’s career by not supporting him in international cricket for long. “I will not forgive MS Dhoni … what he did to my son is unforgivable,” he had said, while alleging that Yuvraj could have played for many more years.His criticism escalated, with sweeping comments about how players were treated during his tenure and even leveling old match-fixing allegations against former cricketers, including Kapil.
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However, in a surprising turnaround ahead of IPL 2026, Ugraj took a more conciliatory tone towards Dhoni, praising his longevity and discipline. “I appreciate him … he should continue playing for 10 more years,” Ugraj said, also dismissing calls for Dhoni’s retirement.Yuvraj’s apology, however, has drawn a clear line, indicating his respect for both Kapil and Dhoni, while trying to defuse the controversy created by his father’s statements.
