'Kaun hai yeh?': Kapil Dev responds with humour to Yograj Singh's 'want to put a bullet' comments

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jan 14, 2025, 13:55 IST

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Kapil Dev responded calmly and humorously to Yograj Singh's claim about intending to kill him years ago. Yograj's remarks were made during a podcast, accusing Kapil of dropping him from the Indian team. Kapil's composed reaction highlighted his ability to handle controversy gracefully, while Yograj's comments stirred debate on social media.

'Kaun hai yeh?': Kapil Dev responds with humour to Yograj Singh's 'want to put a bullet' comments

Yograj Singh and Kapil Dev

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev chose to respond with humour and restraint when asked about recent comments made by Yograj Singh, father of former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Yograj, known for his controversial remarks, made startling claims during a podcast, revealing that he once went to Kapil’s house with a pistol, allegedly intending to kill him.
Yograj stated on Unfiltered by Samdish that his anger stemmed from Kapil's decision to drop him from the Indian team when Kapil was captain. Yograj, who played one Test and six ODIs for India in 1980-81, said he ultimately spared Kapil because of the presence of Kapil's mother.

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"When Kapil Dev became captain, he dropped me for no reason," Yograj alleged. "I told him, 'I want to put a bullet through your head, but I am not doing it because your pious mother is standing here.'" He added that this incident marked his decision to step away from cricket and focus on his son Yuvraj's future in the sport.
The comments created a stir on social media, prompting journalists to seek Kapil's reaction.
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In a video circulating online, Kapil was seen arriving at an event where paparazzi questioned him about Yograj's remarks. With characteristic calm, Kapil dismissed the queries with a hint of humour.
"Kaun hai? Kiski baat kar rahe ho? Kaun hai yeh? (Who is he? Whom are you talking about? Who is he?)" Kapil asked. When the paparazzi clarified it was Yograj Singh, he simply replied, "Acchaa, aur kuch? (Well, anything else?)" before walking into the venue.

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Kapil Dev's dignified and witty response highlighted his ability to maintain composure in the face of controversy. Meanwhile, Yograj's comments continue to spark debate.

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