Yograj Singh Critiques Selectors for Impact on Indian Cricket Post-2011

India's Struggles After World Cup Triumph

After India's victory in the 2011 World Cup, the team faced a challenging phase, suffering a 0-4 defeat in away Test series against England and Australia. This downturn led to the exclusion of several prominent players from the squad.

Controversy Surrounding MS Dhoni's Captaincy

There were discussions among selectors about replacing MS Dhoni as captain, with former all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath being a key figure in the selection committee. Reflecting on this period, Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has openly criticized Amarnath and his colleagues.

Yograj Singh's Strong Remarks

In an interview with InsideSport, Yograj expressed his discontent, stating, "You (BCCI selectors) have unjustly ruined these players. Talents like Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Mohammed Kaif, VVS Laxman, and Rahul Dravid were discarded after 2011." He emphasized that the selectors' decisions led to the downfall of the team, ruining the careers of seven players.

MS Dhoni's Leadership Achievements

Under MS Dhoni's captaincy, India experienced remarkable success across all formats. He remains the only captain to have won three major ICC tournaments: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Dhoni led India in 60 Test matches, winning 27 and achieving the number one Test ranking in 2009. He also guided India to two Asia Cup victories in 2010 and 2016, securing 110 wins in ODIs out of 199 matches and 41 wins in 72 T20Is.