‘Walks around doing reels’ - Yograj Singh’s explosive remark on India star sparks debate after T20 World Cup 2026

Yograj Singh has slammed a Team India star after T20 World Cup 2026, criticizing his attitude and focus, claiming making reels won’t help succeed at the highest level.

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Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh has stirred controversy with his blunt remarks about Abhishek Sharma after the T20 World Cup 2026. He questioned the player’s seriousness towards the game, hinting that excessive involvement in social media and off-field distractions could impact performance.

Without holding back, Yograj emphasised that international cricket demands complete focus, discipline, and a strong mindset. He suggested that talent alone is not enough and players must constantly work on their game rather than getting carried away by fame or popularity.

The criticism has sparked a divided response among fans. Some agree with Yograj’s tough-love approach, believing it reflects the standards required at the highest level, while others feel young cricketers need support rather than public scrutiny.

"You fail because your mind is somewhere else. What is happening to Shubman Gill, Abhishek? The failure comes only when your mind is diverted somewhere else. That is what is happening with Abhishek. The guy walks around doing reels, that isn’t his job. He should bloody well go to bed at 9 PM, wake up at 5 PM, and play a thousand balls,” said Yograj Singh as quoted by Insidesport.

"It would take him another age to go closer to Yuvraj Singh. The whole universe works on discipline. That’s how cricketers should work. Where are cricketers going wrong? Parties, girls, money, shooting all the time,” he added.

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I’m very disgusted with him: Abhishek Sharma

The former player also mentioned that he texts the player whenever he doesn’t play well and asks him not to take the game for granted. Abhishek plays attacking cricket and hence, gets out mostly while playing wrong shots.

"I’m very disgusted with him (Sharma). There are times when I drop him messages – don’t take this game for granted. He will always say ‘yes, sir’. There is something called a single, a double, and a boundary. Every time you cannot hit the ball in the air. You cannot keep hitting sixes and entertaining the crowd. You will fail," he added.

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