The father of former India star Yuvraj Singh has launched a stunning attack on India skipper MS Dhoni, saying the media had hyped up the India skipper’s supposed greatness.
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Yograj Singh, who previously blamed Dhoni for his son’s non-selection in 2015 World Cup squad, said he would have “slapped” Dhoni had he been part of the media.
In a scathing interview, Yograj suggested that Dhoni is “nothing” and does not care about the Indian people.
“Dhoni was nothing. He has become a God in cricket just because of media,” Yograj is quoted as saying by Fox Sports.
“Media has crowned him as a great which he never deserved.
“There was a time when he had nothing but today he sits in front of media and rips off the media persons.
“He laughs at media who has given him so much hype. He laughs at the Indian people who clap when he scores a run.
“Honestly, if I were a media person, I would have slapped Dhoni right there.”
Yograj’s attack didn’t end there, with the father of the 2011 World Cup winner saying other cricketers had told him about Dhoni’s poor personality.
“I feel really ashamed when other cricketers come and tell me about Dhoni,” Yograj said.
“Earlier, I used to think that people must be cribbing about Dhoni due to jealousy. But when the cricketers told me about him, I think I have never seen a terrible person like him ever in my life.”
Yuvraj Singh took to Twitter to distance himself from his father’s comments, saying he enjoyed playing under Dhoni during his time with the Indian national side.
Iv got nothing to do with statements coming out in the media ! As iv said before enjoyed playing under dhoni no issues at all
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 7, 2015
I look forward to meet msd and congratulate him on becoming a father !
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 7, 2015
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