Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Yuvraj Singh on Retirement and Mentoring
Yuvraj Singh recently talked about why he retired from cricket.
He said he felt very tired and unhappy, and didn't feel supported or respected.
After retiring, he felt much better and now enjoys playing golf.
Yuvraj also talked about mentoring young cricketers like Abhishek Sharma.
He made a special plan for Abhishek to help him play for India.
Abhishek recently broke one of Yuvraj's records, but Yuvraj said it's not a big deal because they play in different positions.
Yuvraj's father, Yograj Singh, was also a cricketer but didn't play many international matches.
Yuvraj Singh retired from cricket due to mental and physical fatigue and feeling unsupported.
He felt a sense of relief and happiness after retiring and now enjoys playing golf.
Yuvraj mentored Abhishek Sharma with a 4-year plan focused on playing for India.
Abhishek Sharma broke Yuvraj's record for the fastest 50 by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is.
Yuvraj's father, Yograj Singh, played 6 ODIs and 1 Test match for India.
- Who
- Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Sania Mirza, Yograj Singh
- What
- Yuvraj Singh discusses his retirement from cricket and mentoring Abhishek Sharma
- When
- During a podcast with Sania Mirza
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To share his experiences and insights on retirement and mentoring
- Reason for Retirement
- Mental and physical fatigue, lack of enjoyment, feeling unsupported and disrespected
- Mentoring Approach
- 4-year plan focused on playing for India
- Abhishek Sharma's Achievement
- Fastest 50 by an Indian against Pakistan in T20Is
- Yuvraj's Current Activity
- Playing golf for relaxation and enjoyment
- Yuvraj's Father
- Yograj Singh, played 6 ODIs and 1 Test match
- Yuvraj's Mentoring Style
- Focused on long-term goals and mental support
Sources
‘I won’t be their coach’: How Hazel Keech helped Yuvraj Singh break his father Yograj’s cycle of strict parenting
‘He stopped being my father’: Yuvraj Singh on relationship with dad Yograj Singh; worked in Punjabi film to be with him