NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev selected to reply with humour and restraint when requested about current feedback made by Yograj Singh, father of former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Yograj, recognized for his controversial remarks, made startling claims throughout a podcast, revealing that he as soon as went to Kapil’s home with a pistol, allegedly meaning to kill him.
Yograj said on Unfiltered by Samdish that his anger stemmed from Kapil’s resolution to drop him from the Indian workforce when Kapil was captain. Yograj, who performed one Take a look at and 6 ODIs for India in 1980-81, mentioned he in the end spared Kapil due to the presence of Kapil’s mom.
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“When Kapil Dev grew to become captain, he dropped me for no purpose,” Yograj alleged. “I instructed him, ‘I need to put a bullet by your head, however I’m not doing it as a result of your pious mom is standing right here.'” He added that this incident marked his resolution to step away from cricket and give attention to his son Yuvraj’s future within the sport.
The feedback created a stir on social media, prompting journalists to hunt Kapil’s response.
In a video circulating on-line, Kapil was seen arriving at an occasion the place paparazzi questioned him about Yograj’s remarks. With attribute calm, Kapil dismissed the queries with a touch of humour.
“Kaun hai? Kiski baat kar rahe ho? Kaun hai yeh? (Who’s he? Whom are you speaking about? Who’s he?)” Kapil requested. When the paparazzi clarified it was Yograj Singh, he merely replied, “Acchaa, aur kuch? (Effectively, anything?)” earlier than strolling into the venue.
Kapil Dev’s dignified and witty response highlighted his means to keep up composure within the face of controversy. In the meantime, Yograj’s feedback proceed to spark debate.
