Yuvraj Singh’s candid confessions on his relationship with MS Dhoni

In an insightful conversation on TRS Clips’ YouTube channel, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh delved into the dynamics of friendship and professionalism within the Indian cricket team. His candid revelations offered a unique perspective on his relationship with legendary cricketer MS Dhoni, shedding light on the complexities of their bond.

While speaking about his equation with MS Dhoni, Yuvraj acknowledged that their friendship took a different form when they stepped onto the field. He emphasized that, in the heat of the game, their personal equations ceased to matter. The common thread that bound them was their unwavering commitment to the Indian cricket team.

Yuvraj admitted that, off the field, their friendship was primarily rooted in their shared passion for cricket. Beyond the boundaries of the game, their diverse lifestyles and interests set them apart. It was clear that their camaraderie was more profound within the context of the sport they both excelled in.

Yuvraj also shed light on the fact that when Dhoni was the skipper and he served as the vice-captain, disagreements over decisions were common. These differences in opinions were not unusual in any team, and they stemmed from their respective roles and perspectives on the game.

Yuvraj Singh’s insights: Navigating friendship and professionalism with MS Dhoni!

However, Yuvraj shared a pivotal moment in his cricketing journey that involved MS Dhoni. He recounted a conversation with Dhoni just before the 2019 World Cup, where Dhoni gave him a stark reality check. Dhoni informed Yuvraj that the selection committee wasn’t considering him for the squad. Yuvraj appreciated this candid and straightforward assessment, which provided him with a clear picture of his future in the cricketing world.

In Yuvraj’s words, “Me and Mahi are not close friends. We were friends because of cricket, we played together. Mahi’s lifestyle was very different from me, so we were never close friends, we were only friends because of cricket. When me and Mahi went on the ground, we gave more than 100% to our country. In that, he was the captain, I was the vice-captain. When Dhoni came into the team, he was four years junior. When you are captain and vice-captain, there will be decision differences. Sometimes he made decisions I didn’t like, sometimes I made decisions he didn’t like. That happens in every team. When I was at the end of my career, when I wasn’t getting the right picture about my career, I asked him for advice. He was the guy who told me that the selection committee is not looking at you right now. I was like, at least I got to know the real picture. This is just before the 2019 World Cup. That is the reality.”