Dad of Yuvraj Singh, Yograj, shares a gripping tale from his childhood: “My father killed a tiger”

Yograj Singh, the father of Yuvraj Singh, was an excellent player in his playing career. He was not, however, able to achieve much success on the international days. Yograj Singh played in one Test match and six One-Day Internationals for India. But it was in his role as a coach that he found stability, turning Yuvraj Singh into a world champion.

Arjun, the son of Sachin Tendulkar, furthermore received training from him. Yograj Singh recently did an interview in which he related a tale from his early years about going tiger hunting with his father. When Yograj Singh was questioned about the mentality required to enrol in his academy, he told the narrative. According to Yograj Singh, a new hire should be free of their dread of dying.

“The fear of dying needs to stop first. My dad informed my mum we were going on a tiger hunt when I was three years old. It was a starry night and my father was carrying a rifle. We were seated on a raised platform, or machaan. The child was going to yell when the tiger appeared, but my mother stopped him. Next, my father fired a six-foot shot at the tiger. fatally shot in the head. In an interview with Switch, Yograj Singh stated, “He fell like a mountain.”

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“The child could not speak. Mom was told to take me down by my father. “Sher ka baccha ghaas nahi khaata” (a tiger cub doesn’t eat grass) was remarked as he held me. That voice sounded like echoes. He forced me to sit on the tiger and covered my lips and forehead with its blood. He said, “I still have that picture in my house.”

Yograj Singh is well-known for his bold comments on former Indian players

Speaking of Yograj Singh, the former Indian cricket player has a reputation for making contentious remarks during his career. He is frequently heard discussing Yuvraj Singh’s career, team India, and MS Dhoni. He also drew parallels between the narrative and the childhood he provided for the former world champion.