‘Hats off to him’: Yograj Singh’s rare praise for MS Dhoni, slams retirement calls
Former cricketer Yograj Singh has surprisingly backed MS Dhoni to continue playing in the IPL, urging him to play for another decade. Singh praised Dhoni's fitness, discipline, and dedication, dismissing age as a factor for retirement. He questioned critics and highlighted that performance should be the sole criterion for selection, even referencing younger stars.
NEW DELHI: In a surprising shift in stance, former India cricketer Yograj Singh has come out in strong support of MS Dhoni, urging the veteran to continue playing in the IPL while taking aim at those calling for his retirement. Yograj, who has been a vocal critic of Dhoni in the past, struck a markedly different tone ahead of IPL 2026. In an interview with InsideSport, he praised Dhoni’s longevity, discipline and commitment to the game, insisting that age should not be a factor in judging a player’s future.
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I admire him. He's still playing. He should keep on playing for another 10 years.
Because he has proved his fitness. Guy's discipline, guy's dedication. Devoted,” Yograj said, in rare praise for the former Chennai Super Kings captain.