Yograj Singh

Yograj Singh
Personal information
Full name
Yograj Singh
Born (1958-03-25) 25 March 1958 (age 66)
Kanech, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Relations
International information
National side
Only Test (cap 152)21 February 1981 v New Zealand
ODI debut (cap 34)21 December 1980 v New Zealand
Last ODI15 February 1981 v New Zealand
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI
Matches 1 6
Runs scored 10 1
Batting average 5.00 0.50
100s/50s 0/0 0
Top score 5 1
Balls bowled 90 244
Wickets 1 4
Bowling average 63.00 46.50
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 1/63 2/44
Catches/stumpings 0/– 0/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 23 November 2005

Yograj Singh (pronunciationⓘ; born 25 March 1958) is an Indian actor and former cricketer who played one Test and six One Day Internationals for India as a right-arm fast-medium bowler. His debut and only Test was at Wellington against New Zealand, which India lost by 62 runs. Yograj only bowled in the first inning and took one wicket, which remains his only Test wicket.[1] After his career was ended by injury, he entered Punjabi and Hindi cinema. His son Yuvraj Singh was a member of the Indian cricket team from 2000 to 2019. Yograj hails from the village of Kanech, right next to Doraha, in Ludhiana District of Punjab.

He has worked in Bollywood movies like Teen Thay Bhai, Singh is Bling and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

Personal life

Singh married Shabnam Kaur, but later they got divorced.[2] Their elder son Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian cricketer. His another son is Zoravar Singh.[3] In 2011, His son Yuvraj was diagnosed with cancer and recovered from it.[4] Yograj's cricket training was harsh towards his son Yuvraj, during his childhood.[5][6] After his divorce, his son Yuvraj decided to live with his mother.[7] Later he married Satbir Kaur.[8] He has a son, Victor Singh, and a daughter, Amarjot Kaur, from his second marriage.[9][10][11]

Career

In 1977, Yograj Singh was chosen over Kapil Dev for India U-22 team that played against England at Nagpur.[12] In 1979, he was picked up for Board President's XI team to play against touring Pakistan cricket team at Baroda. He took 3 wickets for 29 runs, including wickets of Javed Miandad and Wasim Raja.[13]

In 1980, he was picked up for Indian cricket team touring Australia and New Zealand. On 21 December 1980, he played his first one-day international match against New Zealand cricket team at Brisbane, claiming 2/44 in 8.4 overs.[14] On 21 February 1981, he played his first Test match against New Zealand cricket team at Wellington, where he took the wicket of John Wright.[15]

Political career

In 2009 Haryana Legislative Assembly election, he contested from Panchkula constituency on Indian National Lok Dal ticket.[16][17] He received 16932 votes, which was 20.51% of the total votes polled.[18][19] But he lost to Devender Kumar Bansal of Indian National Congress by 12230 votes.[20]

Controversies

Yograj Singh criticised and alleged then Indian team captain MS Dhoni for spoiling his son, Yuvraj Singh's career. According to Singh, due to Dhoni, Yuvraj was dropped from 2015 Cricket World Cup team.[21]

In 2020, Singh accused Virat Kohli for not supporting Yuvraj and 'backstabbing' him.[22]


Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Language Notes
1983 Batwara Jarnail Punjabi
1986 Yaar Gareeba Daa Ranjeet Punjabi
1987 Jatt Te Zameen Succhaaa Punjabi
1990 Anakh Jattan Dee Sheru Punjabi
1990 Qurbani Jatt Di Jora Punjabi
1990 Jatt Punjab Da Balwant Punjabi
1990 Dushmani Di Agg Sheru Punjabi
1991 Jorr Jatt Daa Jaildar Zora Punjabi
1991 Badla Jatti Da Jaildaar Jung Singh Punjabi
1991 Subedaar Kashmeera Punjabi
1991 Jagga Daaku Jagga Punjabi
1992 Shefali Ki Jawani Dalla Punjabi
1992 Putt Sardaran De Jageera Punjabi
1992 Lalkara Jatti Da Dulla Punjabi
1992 Saali Adhi Ghar Waali Punjabi
1992 Pagadi Sambhaal Jatta Rathore Singh Punjabi
1992 Mehndi Shagna Di Lambardaar Punjabi
1992 Jora Jatt Jora Punjabi
1992 Jigra Jatt Da Bakhtaawar 'Bakhtaura' Punjabi
1992 Insaaf Ki Devi Inspector Ajay Singh Hindi
1993 Kudi Canada Di Punjabi
1993 Jid Jattan Di Jabar Singh 'Jabraa' Punjabi
1993 Insaaf Punjab Daa Jagirdar Shamsher Singh / Dulla Punjabi Dual Role
1994 Vairi Thanedaar Karam Singh Punjabi
1994 Lalkare Sheran De Shera Punjabi
1994 Vichhora Deep Punjabi
1994 Kacheri Shamsher Punjabi
1995 Jakhmi Jagirdar Uday Singh / Shera Punjabi Dual Role
1995 Nain Preeto De Punjabi
1995 Kabzaa Surjit Punjabi
1995 Zakhmi Sher Punjabi
1996 Panchayat Thanedaar Baghel Singh Punjabi
1996 Jatt Sucha Singh Soorma Succha Punjabi
1997 Wasiyat Punjabi
1999 Tera Mera Pyar Mirza Punjabi
1999 Mahaul Theek Hai Daaku Shera Punjabi
2001 Sikandera Sheru Punjabi
2008 Babal Da Vehra Sampuran Singh Sidhu Punjabi
2009 Luv U Bobby Shamsher Singh Punjabi
2010 West Is West Customs Official Punjabi
2011 Teen Thay Bhai Kheterpal Gill Hindi
2012 Yaraan Naal Baharaan 2 Punjabi
2013 Oye Hoye Pyar Ho Gaya Shamsher Singh Punjabi
2013 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Coach Ranveer Singh Hindi
2013 Young Malang Maulla Jatt Punjabi
2013 Heer & Hero Punjabi
2014 Kirpaan: The Sword of Honour Jora Punjabi
2014 Romeo Ranjha Punjabi
2014 Baaz Punjabi
2014 Goreyan Nu Daffa Karo Naajar Singh Punjabi
2015 Ishq Vich: You Never Know Punjabi
2015 Singh Is Bliing Raftaar's Father Hindi
2016 Love Punjab Sarpanch Pargat's Father Punjabi
2016 25 Kille Bachittar Singh Punjabi
2016 Tiger Punjabi
2016 Teshan Punjabi
2016 Motor Mitraan Di Baba Punjabi
2017 The Great Sardaar Haakam Singh Sarpanch Punjabi
2017 Krazzy Tabbar Sandhu Punjabi
2017 Channa Mereya MLA's Father Punjabi
2018 Raja Abroadiya Succha Singh Punjabi
2018 Sajjan Singh Rangroot Zorawar Singh Punjabi
2018 Kande Chandu Pehalwan Punjabi
2018 Jagga Jiunda E MLA Punjabi
2019 Aish Kar Lai Punjabi
2019 Dulla Vaily Buggar Singh Punjabi
2019 Vadda Kalaakar Punjabi
2019 Ardaas Karaan Punjabi
2019 Teri Meri Jodi Haakam Singh Punjabi
2019 Saadi Marji Punjabi
2019 Doorbeen Punjabi
2020 Darbar The head of the gangsters Tamil
2021 Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui Guruji Hindi
2022 Apne Ghar Bigane Punjabi
2023 Maujaan Hi Maujaan Punjabi
2024 Indian 2 Amit's Bodyguard Tamil

References

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  2. ^ "Yuvi's not meeting Lance: Shabnam". Telegraph. 6 February 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Meet the lesser-known brothers of these star Indian cricketers".
  4. ^ "Yograj Singh's younger son flies to US, to return with dad in first week of July". Deccan Chronicle. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  5. ^ "I was harsh on Yuvraj as I wanted to prove a point, says father". Times of India. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  6. ^ "End of an era: I love cricket but I also hate it, says Yuvraj Singh".
  7. ^ "Why Yograj Singh won't attend son Yuvraj Singh's wedding". 25 November 2016.
  8. ^ "Yuvraj Singh's father not pleased with Hazel Keech's reported name change". 14 December 2016.
  9. ^ "Jat Hero & Tiger dad". The Indian Express. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Who is Yuvraj Singh's Father Yograj Singh?". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  11. ^ "Yuvraj's father Yograj Singh: My children are lions, they don't eat grass". Mid-day. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  12. ^ "In training Yuvraj, there was a method to my madness - Yograj Singh". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  13. ^ Waingankar, Makarand (9 November 2012). Yuvi. Harper Collins. p. 52. ISBN 978-93-5029-943-2.
  14. ^ "India vs New Zealand Scorecard 1980/81 | Cricket Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  15. ^ "New Zealand vs India Scorecard 1980/81 | Cricket Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  16. ^ "Yuvraj Singh's father gets INLD ticket - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. 20 September 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  17. ^ "Yuvraj's father Yograj to contest as INLD candidate - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. 19 September 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  18. ^ "Haryana Assembly Election Results in 2009". Elections in India. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  19. ^ "Haryana 2009". Election Commission of India.
  20. ^ "Yograj bowled on Panchkula pitch,INLD bags Kalka". The Indian Express. 23 October 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  21. ^ "MS Dhoni told selectors that Yuvraj Singh was not needed in World Cup 2015 squad, claims father Yograj; son differs". The Indian Express. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  22. ^ "Many have backstabbed Yuvraj Singh including Kohli, Dhoni: Yograj Singh". 6 May 2020.