Yograj Singh, former cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, recently made headlines for revealing the extreme control he exerted over his first wife, Shabnam, during their marriage. In a candid interview, Yograj admitted that he kept her locked inside the house, forbidding her from leaving without his permission or receiving visits from her family India.com | MSN The Indian Express.
🔍 Why Did He Do It?
Yograj claimed these strict measures were part of his obsessive mission to turn Yuvraj into the greatest cricketer in the world. He said:
“Her family couldn’t enter my house… I told my mother I would ignite the fire of making him a great cricketer” India.com | MSN.
He also revealed that he was driven by a personal vendetta, vowing to take revenge on those who wronged him—including Kapil Dev—through his son’s success India.com | MSN.
💔 Fallout & Family Rift
- Yograj’s tactics alienated him from his family. He admitted that many considered him “mad” for his methods The Indian Express.
- His wife eventually left him, taking Yuvraj with her. Yograj said they didn’t see each other for years afterward The Indian Express.
- Even his own mother reportedly begged him to spare Yuvraj from the pressure on her deathbed The Indian Express.
This story has sparked intense debate about authoritarian parenting, personal trauma, and the cost of ambition. If you’d like, I can explore how Yuvraj has spoken about his upbringing or how this shaped his career and personal life.
