Yuvraj Singh's father criticizes Saqlain Mushtaq's challenge to Team India
What's the story
Yograj Singh, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh's father, has launched a scathing attack on ex-Pakistani player and coach Saqlain Mushtaq. This comes after Mushtaq challenged the Indian team following their win over Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy group-stage match. Despite India's six-wicket in that match, Mushtaq hinted at testing the Indian side by playing multiple matches against Pakistan across all formats.
Defense
Yograj Singh defends India's cricketing prowess
Yograj stood up for the Indian team against Mushtaq's challenge, saying former players often fail to appreciate others. He said these people haven't learned anything in the 78 years since the partition between India and Pakistan. "People who keep berating their players, what can you teach them?" he asked, expressing his displeasure at such behavior toward the Indian team.
Agreement
Yograj Singh echoes Sunil Gavaskar's sentiment
Yograj Singh echoed former India captain Sunil Gavaskar's sentiments that even India's 'B' team is strong enough to defeat Pakistan. He suggested Pakistan should learn from India's governance and cricketing success, implying they aren't up to the mark. "It feels like India is playing a local team," he remarked, further emphasizing his point about India's superiority in cricket.
Performance
Pakistan's recent struggles against India
Since the 2017 Champions Trophy, Pakistan have failed to defeat India in ODIs. This includes losses in the 2025 Champions Trophy and 2023 ODI World Cup, taking the tally to six consecutive defeats. The side, which was the original host for the ICC ODI event, crashed out of the tournament at the group stage after losing to New Zealand and India. Meanwhile, India went on to lift the title while remaining unbeaten.