Yograj Singh, father of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, could not hold himself back in congratulating Arjun Tendulkar, the cricketing maestro’s Sachin’s son.
Yograj Singh, father of former In congratulated Arjun Tendulkar and also made a huge statement on the youngster’s future. Referred to as the ‘God of Cricket’ by some of the best cricketers, it was another feather in the cap. However, it was not his achievement, but his son Arjun who hit a century on his debut. Arjun Tendulkar’s century on debut against Rajasthan made many congratulate the young lad. Joining the accolades was Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj. Arjun received a phone call from Yograj after the young star hit a century. Arjun had just a small session of coaching with Yograj before the beginning of the Ranji Trophy season. Here is Yograj giving training to the Young star.
Yograj sends wishes for Arjun Tendulkar’s Century, predicts great things for him
According to a popular daily, Yograj texted Arjun from UK. Congratulating the young star, he encouraged him with the following wishes. Arjun trained with Yograj for two weeks in September for the JP Atray Memorial tournament in Chandigarh. The photos of Arjun’s training with Yograj Singh had gone viral after they appeared online.
“Well batted son. One day you will be a great all-rounder. Mark my words,”
Yograj Singh words of encouragement
Yograj attributes Arjun’s achievement to his strict and disciplined coaching
Yograj opened up on the time when Arjun came to him for coaching. He recalled Yuvraj asking him to coach him on Sachin’s request. He agreed but with one condition, ‘There would be no external intervention.’ Yograj planned a tough training session which contributed to Arjun Tendulkar’s Century.
“In the first week of September, I got a call from Yuvi (Yuvraj), saying, ‘Dad, Arjun will be in Chandigarh for two weeks and Sachin has requested if you have time to train him’. How could I have said no to Sachin, he is like my elder son. But I had one condition. I told Yuvi, ‘You know my way of training and I don’t want anyone to intervene’.”
Yograj’s put a condition to train Arjun
Arjun’s dedication and hard work impressed Yograj to an extent he could not help praising the young star
Arjun had a tough schedule which included waking up at 5 AM, do a two-hour run followed by a gym session.
“When I saw him batting, I thought this guy could be a destroyer. I immediately gave feedback to Sachin and Yuvraj. I called Sachin and asked him why he didn’t focus more on Arjun’s batting,” Yograj said.
He even asked him to forget that he was Sachin Tendulkar’s son and concentrate on just cricket.
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