Yuvraj Singh’s recent appearance on the Club Prairie Fire podcast with cricket legends Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan has ignited a significant controversy. During the conversation, Yuvraj shared a personal story from India’s 2008 tour of Australia, which he described as a pivotal moment in his career. The revelation came when he mentioned that he was dating a well-known actress at the time, who traveled from Adelaide to Canberra to meet him, despite his request for her to avoid doing so because of the tour’s importance.
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Although Yuvraj did not explicitly name the actress, fans quickly speculated that he was referring to Bollywood star Deepika Padukone. In early 2008, Deepika was in Australia filming Bachna Ae Haseeno alongside Ranbir Kapoor, and rumors about her relationship with Yuvraj were widespread during that period.
Yuvraj’s remarks, especially the mention of the actress being a current leading star, further fueled speculation that Deepika was indeed the person in question. However, his decision to bring up this personal anecdote in a public setting has drawn considerable backlash. Many social media users expressed discomfort, criticizing Yuvraj for discussing a past relationship, particularly since both he and Deepika have moved on in their personal lives. Yuvraj is now married to Hazel Keech, while Deepika is married to actor Ranveer Singh.
Critics have labeled Yuvraj’s comments inappropriate, arguing that it was unnecessary to mention an actress who has long since moved on. The fact that Yuvraj shared this story in front of Gilchrist and Vaughan during what was expected to be a light-hearted cricket chat has left many questioning the appropriateness of airing such intimate details.
The episode has sparked intense debate online, with fans accusing Yuvraj of a lack of discretion and respect. Many have pointed out that discussing old relationships publicly, especially when the other person involved has not commented, is in poor taste. While Yuvraj may have intended to share a humorous moment from his past, the reaction suggests that fans expect greater sensitivity when dealing with matters of personal history, particularly involving public figures.
