'Average cricketer': Yuvraj Singh slammed for his comment on alleged ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukone

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has found himself at the center of a controversy following his appearance on the Club Prairie Fire podcast. During the conversation with former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist and ex-England captain Michael Vaughan, Yuvraj shared a personal anecdote from India's 2008 tour of Australia, which has sparked widespread criticism.

Yuvraj Singh revealed that he was dating a well-known actress at the time, who traveled from Adelaide to Canberra to meet him despite his warnings that the tour was crucial and she should avoid spending time with him. Although Yuvraj didn't mention the actress's name, many on the internet believe it was Deepika Padukone , who is now the wife of Ranveer Singh .

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Yuvraj Singh slammed for his comments on alleged ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukone  

Yuvraj Singh's comments have been met with widespread backlash, with many accusing him of boasting about his past relationship and objectifying the actress. People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti has also condemned Yuvraj's remarks, stating that he was "putting her down by insinuating she was a stalker."

Yuvraj Singh, who was India's star performer in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 Cricket World Cup , is facing the heat on social media over his comments that have been perceived as disrespectful and sexist. Many have called out the former cricketer for his insensitivity and lack of respect for the actress's privacy. 

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