Yuvraj’s Father Praises Gill’s Mature Captaincy

Chandigarh Former Indian cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, Yograj Singh, has once again made headlines—not for his usual straightforward opinions, but for his powerful praise of India’s young cricketers. In a recent interaction with the media, Yograj showered appreciation on Shubman Gill’s captaincy and lauded Mohammed Siraj’s impressive bowling display in the Oval Test match, calling it a performance worthy of the great Kapil Dev.

Yograj Singh, known for his candid views, seemed visibly proud and emotional as he spoke about the Indian team’s triumph in the Oval Test. Referring to the intense five-day battle against England, he compared the victory to a hard-fought war, not just a cricket match. “The way these boys played, it was not just a Test match. It was a battle. They fought with heart, mind, and strategy,” he said.

What stood out most in Yograj’s comments was his glowing endorsement of Shubman Gill’s leadership. Often under scrutiny due to his young age and limited captaincy experience, Gill has begun to silence his critics with sharp on-field decisions and a calm temperament. Yograj called his captaincy “a display of early maturity” and said, “In Gill’s leadership, I saw shades of a leader who understands the game, takes responsibility, and stays composed under pressure. That is the sign of a captain who will go far.”

Turning his attention to the bowling unit, Yograj was all praise for pacer Mohammed Siraj. His fiery spells, accuracy, and consistency throughout the series have earned him admiration from fans and veterans alike. But Yograj took it a step further by saying, “In Siraj’s run-up and seam position, I could see Kapil Dev’s spirit. The aggression, the hunger, the determination—it reminded me of the golden era.”

Such high praise is not casually handed out by Yograj, who has witnessed generations of Indian cricket evolve. His comparison of Siraj with Kapil Dev is a statement of belief in the young bowler’s ability to become a match-winner consistently. He added that if nurtured right, Siraj could be India’s go-to bowler in all formats.

He concluded by saying that Indian cricket is in safe hands, with a new generation of fearless players stepping up and taking ownership of big moments. According to him, victories like the one at the Oval don’t just boost rankings—they create belief, rewrite narratives, and build future champions.

The Indian team, still riding the high of their thrilling Test win, will surely take heart from the support of legends and veterans like Yograj Singh. As the cricketing world watches the rise of new heroes, it is clear that the future of Indian cricket is not just bright—it’s blazing.