Yuvraj Singh Apologizes to Dhoni and Kapil Dev for Father's Remarks

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh publicly apologized to MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev on April 2, 2026, for controversial statements made by his father, Yograj Singh, against the two former captains. In a podcast interview with Sports Tak, marking the 15th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup victory, Yuvraj distanced himself from the remarks, emphasizing his respect for both legends.

Yuvraj, a key figure in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs under Dhoni's leadership, stated that he does not share his father's views. "I would like to apologise to Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni about the comments because Kapil paaji has been a great player for India," he said. He added that he had privately confronted Yograj, telling him the statements were "not okay" as they affected his professional relationships. Yuvraj noted that Dhoni and Kapil understand the comments do not reflect his own opinions, highlighting his admiration for their contributions to Indian cricket.

The apology addresses years of tension stemming from Yograj's grievances. A former India player with one Test and six ODIs in the early 1980s, Yograj has accused Kapil Dev, then captain of India, North Zone, and...