Yuvraj Singh's Father Yograj Triggers Row With Sexist Remarks, Calls Hindi 'Feminine' Language

Yograj Singh, the father of one of India's most renowned cricketers, Yuvraj Singh, has frequently stirred controversy with his provocative comments.

In a recent podcast, Yograj made a number of contentious statements, displaying a clear misogynistic attitude. A former cricketer himself, Yograj remarked that the Hindi language sounded as though 'a woman is speaking'. He went on to say that while it's acceptable for women to speak Hindi, men should prefer languages like Punjabi, which he feels have a bolder tone.

"Mujhe to hindi language aise lagti hai jaise koi aurat bol rahi ho (To me, the Hindi language feels like a woman is speaking)," Yograj told the YouTuber.

"Jab aurat bolti hai to buhut acha lagta hai, jab mard hindi bolta hai to aisa lagta hai ke kya bol raha hai ye kon aadmi hai. Mujhe wo difference lagta hai (When a woman speaks Hindi, it sounds really pleasant, but when a man speaks Hindi, it feels like, 'What is he saying? Who is this person?' I sense that difference)," the former cricketer, known for his inflammatory remarks, said.

He also stated that women should not be in charge of households, as they 'destroy them'. "Wife will destroy your house if you give her power. Sorry to say, Indira Gandhi ran this country and destroyed it. Give them respect and love, but never give them power," Yograj asserted.

His comments were widely condemned on social media, with users criticising his sexist views. Here are some of the reactions:

During the podcast, Yograj also claimed that he once visited Kapil Dev's house armed with a gun and intended to shoot him.