Yograj Singh on coaching the Pakistani team: “Mein Pakistan jata hoon, ek saal mein team khadi kar ke dikhaunga”

Yograj Singh, a former pacer for India, has stepped in to coach the Pakistani team and assist them go back to their previous level of play. Wasim Akram and other former cricket players were also criticized by Yograj Singh for only discussing their team’s downfall rather than taking proactive steps to bring it back to life.

Due to their early elimination from the competition, host Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 performance was somewhat disappointing. The team was on the verge of elimination after suffering consecutive losses against India and New Zealand under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan.

The Kiwis’ victory over Bangladesh sealed their fate, guaranteeing that India and New Zealand advanced from Group A to the semi-finals. Pakistan became the first host side to ever lose in the Champions Trophy group stage as a result.

Following their elimination, the Men in Green faced harsh criticism, particularly from former Pakistani players Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram, who openly criticized the team’s performance and demanded setup adjustments.

Wasim makes money by providing commentary. Return home and set up a camp for these players. Which of you can assist Pakistan win the World Cup? If not, please step down. I can train them. Mein jata hoon, ek saal mein team khadi kar kay dikhaunga tum yaad rakhoge. In a year, I will assemble this team, and you will recall it. It all comes down to passion. I’m here for twelve hours (at his own academy). According to News18, he stated, “You will have to sacrifice your blood and sweat for your own country.”

The legendary cricket player Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh, has a strong coaching background.

Arjun Tendulkar, who made an outstanding Ranji Trophy debut by hitting a century in his first innings, is one of the young cricket players he has tutored. Even though his brief international career consisted of only one Test and six ODIs, the 66-year-old has been instrumental in helping players at the grassroots level grow.

In addition to prompting demands for a squad overhaul, Pakistan’s dismal performance in the Champions Trophy has sparked concerns about the domestic cricket system in the nation. Legendary Indian player Sunil Gavaskar even asserted that, given their present performance, a “B” Indian team could defeat Pakistan.