Yuvraj Singh’s father supported Dhoni, commented on Rohit-Virat

Mahendra Singh Dhoni returns: Will play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Indian cricket’s legendary wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni has once again become the center of discussion. In IPL 2026 he Chennai Super Kings Will be seen batting for. But even before the start of the tournament, speculations regarding his retirement have intensified.

Yograj Singh supported Dhoni

A new twist came amid these speculations when Dhoni’s former critic Yograj Singh raised his voice in his support. Yograj clearly said that there is no need for Dhoni to retire from cricket right now. He openly praised Dhoni’s fitness, discipline and dedication to the game.

Yograj’s statement emphasizing on fitness

During an interview, Yograj Singh said that the criteria for a player’s career should not be his age. He believes that if a player is consistently performing well, he should not be stopped from continuing to play. He said that Dhoni has proved his fitness and ability, so he should keep playing for years to come.

Yograj’s attack on critics

Yograj also targeted the critics during this period. He raised the question who decides when a player should retire. According to him, as long as the player is performing well on the field, he should not be dropped from the team. He also termed the debate regarding age in Indian cricket as baseless.

Yograj’s opinion on Rohit and Virat

During this, Yograj Singh also mentioned players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He said that all of them are still excellent players and they should continue to prove themselves with their performances. According to Yograj, a true player is the one who shows through his game that he is still the best.

Changed tone after earlier criticisms

It is worth noting that Yograj Singh has earlier criticized Dhoni and has also raised questions on Dhoni regarding the career of his son Yuvraj Singh. But this time his views seem to have changed. He admitted that being a great captain and a great human being is one thing, but in the context of cricket, ‘I salute him.’