MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has publicly apologized to two of Indian cricket’s most famous captains, Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, and distanced himself from his father Yograj Singh’s controversial remarks.Yuvraj addressed the issue directly in the podcast and made it clear 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 dad, this is not right,” Yuvraj said, admitting that he was not comfortable hearing Yograj’s conversations.Elaborating on his stance, Yuvraj added, “Kapil was a great player and captain for India. I don’t know what was the issue between him and my father. I played with MS Dhoni and always expressed my relationship with him. But what my dad said about him — I told him, ‘it’s not right’. It reflects on me, the way I played with him.”READ ALSO: Yuvraj Singh reveals what ‘stood out’ about Gautam Gambhir’s coaching styleHe further emphasized his disapproval by saying, “I told him that I would appreciate it if he didn’t say those things, whatever the reasons. I would sincerely like to apologize to both of them. And they also know that those words are not mine. As cricketers, I have huge respect for them for everything they have done for the country.”One of the main architects of India’s triumphs at the ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, Yuvraj played a key role in an era dominated by stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Dhoni. Reflecting on his current relationship with Yograj, Yuvraj said that the dynamic between them has evolved over time. “Now we’re trying to communicate more as father and son, rather than the former dynamic of coach and protégé. It’s an interesting phase in my life,” he said.“We discuss a lot about cricketers past and present and often argue – but it’s all in good humour,” he added, hinting at a more balanced and personal equation with his father despite the public disagreements.Yograj’s explosive claims on Kapil and DhoniYograj Singh, former Indian cricketer and coach, often creates controversy with 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.“When Kapil Dev became the captain… he dropped me for no reason,” said Yograj, recalling the incident. He claimed that he confronted and even threatened Kapil, that he stayed only because Kapil’s mother was present.Yograj was also heavily critical of Dhoni, at one point accusing him of “ruining” Yuvraj’s career by not supporting him in international cricket for an extended period of time. “I will not forgive MS Dhoni… what he did to my son is unforgivable,” he said while asserting that Yuvraj could have played for a few more years.His criticism extended further, with extensive remarks about how players were treated during his time and even brought up old match-fixing allegations involving former cricketers, including Kapil.However, in a surprise move ahead of IPL 2026, Yograj struck a more conciliatory tone towards Dhoni, praising his longevity and discipline. “I admire him… he should play for another 10 years,” Yograj said while dismissing calls for Dhoni’s retirement.However, Yuvraj’s apology drew a clear line and emphasized his respect for both Kapil and Dhoni while trying to overcome the controversy created by his father’s remarks.
