Srinagar: Former India cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh , the highly vocal Yograj Singh has lashed out at former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar for sitting in commentary while demeaning their own Nations cricket team.
Likes of Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have been critical on the performances of the Pakistan cricket team in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Yograj Singh not only has lashed out at Akram and Akhtar but has also offered his services to fix the problems in the Pakistan team within a year.
“Such big players like Wasim Akram-saying such disgusting things? And people around him are laughing. They should be ashamed. Shoaib Akhtar, such a big player-you are comparing Pakistan’s players with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli? Wasim ji, you are sitting there and making money, no? Go back to your country and conduct a camp. I want to see which of you greats can help Pakistan win a World Cup. If not, resign,” Yograj Singh told SportsNext.
“If I go there (to Pakistan), I will make the team better within a year. You will all remember me. It’s all about passion. Yograj Singh gives 12 hours a day for training. You have to dedicate your blood and sweat to your countrymen, your players.
“Talking big while sitting in the commentary box doesn’t make a difference,” he added.
Yograj lashed out at the greats of Pakistan cricket for using ‘harsh words’ at the current set of players, saying such comments would further pull their morale down.
“So many Pakistan players are there, sitting outside and talking about the team — it doesn’t paint a good picture. Have you ever seen ex-Indian players using such harsh words for their own team? It has a big effect. At a time when your players are low on confidence and the team’s morale is going down, if they hear what you all are saying, they will be under even more pressure. You are all legends-they will listen to you,” Yograj said.
“I am saying this to everyone. All these players came because of Imran Khan. Today, is there anyone like him to mentor youngsters? Tell Wasim Akram ji, Waqar Younis ji, and Shoaib Akhtar ji-you keep talking about talent. Pakistan is full of talent. You were also identified once. Someone helped you become good cricketers.
“I don’t like anyone from any country using such words for their own play,” he added.
