Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has candidly addressed the long-standing link-up rumours that often surrounded him during his playing days, offering rare insight into how harmless moments were sometimes turned into controversies. Speaking on Tennis ace Sania Mirza’s YouTube talk show ‘Serving it Up with Sania’, Yuvraj reflected on the pressures of fame and the media’s role in shaping narratives around athletes’ personal lives.

Yuvraj Singh lifts lid on link-up rumours from the past

During the conversation, Yuvraj recalled a specific incident that highlighted how easily rumours could spiral out of control. The former cricketer revealed that he had casually hugged his manager – something he described as a completely normal gesture – but the moment was sensationalised by the media.

“I had an agent, somebody whom I had just started working with. I had given her a hug. Just when you meet someone, you give them a hug, and they kind of turned it around that I’m meeting a girl during match time,” Yuvraj said.

The episode, according to Yuvraj, became an example of how everyday interactions were often misinterpreted once cameras and speculation entered the picture.

Yuvraj acknowledged that being linked romantically with different people is almost inevitable for high-profile sportspersons and celebrities. However, he was critical of how such rumours are deliberately amplified to drive attention and readership.

“It’s part of the life we live. If the media doesn’t make controversial or negative comments, they feel people are not going to read,” he explained. “I feel there’s much more negativity out there than positivity. I feel there should be more positive stories.”

Yuvi’s remarks shed light on the mental toll of constant scrutiny, especially during a time when social media was beginning to magnify speculation around athletes’ lives off the field.

Not the first time Yuvraj spills the beans about his personal life

This is not the first occasion on which Yuvraj has spoken openly about his dating life. In recent times, he shared a light-hearted anecdote from India’s 2007-08 tour of Australia, when he was briefly dating an actress. The episode ended humorously, with Yuvraj revealing that he once had to wear her pink slip-on shoes to the team bus after she accidentally packed his footwear.

The story, told in jest, contrasted sharply with the more serious tone of how rumours were sometimes portrayed during his career, reinforcing his point about perspective and exaggeration.

Also READ: Yuvraj Singh opens up on dating a Bollywood actress during the Australia tour

Yuvraj’s legendary cricketing career beyond the gossip

Beyond the off-field chatter, Yuvraj’s legacy in Indian cricket remains monumental. Making his international debut in 2000, he went on to represent India in 398 matches across formats before retiring in 2019. Over the course of his career, he amassed more than 11,500 international runs and played pivotal roles in India’s triumphs, including the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup.

As Yuvraj looks back on his journey, his reflections serve as a reminder that while rumours may fade, achievements on the field endure – and that athletes’ stories deserve to be told with balance, empathy, and accuracy.

Also READ: Yuvraj Singh’s hilarious taunt steals the show in Abhishek Sharma’s latest photo drop

For latest cricket news & updates, visit CricketTimes.com.