Yograj Singh To Become Pakistan Head Coach? Yuvraj Singh's Father Applies Officially

Yograj Singh, father of legendary India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, has offered to coach the Pakistan team in the wake of their dismal performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament. Pakistan became the first team to be eliminated from the tournament, they are hosting, after they lost both their first two matches to India and New Zealand.

Yograj Singh, the father of former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has offered his services to assist the Pakistan squad in resolving its issues within a year amid intense speculation about the death of Pakistan cricket.

Over the years, Yograj, who owns a cricket academy, has trained several talented players and has made a public commitment to revitalize Pakistan's cricket team.

Wasim, Shoaib, Waqar should get out of the commentary box to help Pakistan: Yograj Singh

When Yograj witnessed the game's legends, like Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar, making fun of Pakistan's current squad, he encouraged them to leave their studios and set up camps to support the team instead.

"Such big players like Wasim Akram saying such disgusting things? And people around him are laughing. They should be ashamed. Shoaib Akhtar, is such a big player-you are comparing Pakistan's players with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli? Wasim ji, you are sitting there and making money, no? Go back to your country and conduct a camp. I want to see which of you greats can help Pakistan win a World Cup. If not, resign," Yograj Singh told SportsNext.

I will make Pakistan a better team in one year: Yograj Singh wants to coach a rival team

Pakistan is hosting its first ICC Event after 29 years. They last hosted the 1996 World Cup along with India and Sri Lanka. However, poor team selection and the absence of any strategy led to their exit from the tournament they hosted.

While offering his services to repair Pakistan cricket's problems, Yograj stated that it is easy to talk in the commentary box but difficult to correct things on the field.

"If I go there (to Pakistan), I will make the team better within a year. You will all remember me. It's all about passion. Yograj Singh gives 12 hours a day for training. You have to dedicate your blood and sweat to your countrymen, your players. Talking big while sitting in the commentary box doesn't make a difference," he added.

Yograj slams ex-Pakistan players

According to Yograj, the use of "harsh words" by Pakistani cricket heroes against the present team would further depress them.

"So many Pakistan players are there, sitting outside and talking about the team -- it doesn't paint a good picture. Have you ever seen ex-Indian players using such harsh words for their own team? It has a big effect. At a time when your players are low on confidence and the team's morale is going down, if they hear what you all are saying, they will be under even more pressure. You are all legends-they will listen to you," Yograj said.

"I am saying this to everyone. All these players came because of Imran Khan. Today, is there anyone like him to mentor youngsters? Tell Wasim Akram ji, Waqar Younis ji, and Shoaib Akhtar ji-you keep talking about talent. Pakistan is full of talent. You were also identified once. Someone helped you become good cricketer. I don't like anyone from any country using such words for their own players,” he signed off.

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