Yograj Singh, the father of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has sparked controversy with his recent remarks about his daughter-in-law, Hazel Keech, and his views on marriage. In a recent interview, Yograj revealed that he had advised his son to "change the breed" when considering marriage, expressing a preference for Yuvraj to marry a British or Irish girl.

Yograj Singh, a former cricketer and actor, has often been described as a tough and uncompromising figure. He played one Test and six One Day Internationals for India. After his cricket career ended due to injury, he transitioned into acting, appearing in numerous Punjabi and Hindi films. He is also known for his outspoken personality and has often shared his views on cricket and society.

Yuvraj Singh married actress and model Hazel Keech in 2016. The couple has two children, a son named Orion and a daughter named Aura. Yograj Singh's recent comments have stirred debate, with some people criticizing his views as outdated and discriminatory.

In the interview, Yograj Singh stated, "I told Yuvraj, 'I can't choose for you. It's your life, so find your partner.' But I did request him to change the breed. People hearing this might oppose it, but we wanted an Irish or English girl in the family. And then Hazel [Keech] came into our lives. They have such beautiful kids, and they treat me like their friend. I don't call Hazel my daughter-in-law, she is my daughter".

Despite his initial desire for Yuvraj to marry someone of British or Irish descent, Yograj has expressed affection and acceptance towards Hazel Keech, referring to her as his daughter.

Yograj Singh's personal life has been marked by controversy. He divorced Yuvraj's mother, Shabnam Kaur, and later married Satbir Kaur. He has two children from his second marriage. Yograj's relationship with his son Yuvraj has also been under scrutiny, particularly regarding his strict training methods during Yuvraj's childhood.

In the past, Yograj has been known for his controversial remarks on various topics. In January 2025, he sparked outrage for labeling Hindi as a "woman's language" and expressing controversial views on women in power. He also made headlines for admitting that he once planned to harm former Indian captain Kapil Dev after being dropped from the Indian team.

In 2016, Yograj criticized Hazel Keech's reported name change to Gurbasant Kaur after her marriage, calling it "nonsense". He stated that Hazel would always remain Hazel for him, and that changing her name would not change her identity. He also mentioned that he did not attend Yuvraj and Hazel's wedding because he does not believe in the religious preacher who suggested the name change.

Despite his controversial views, Yograj Singh has also been credited with playing a significant role in shaping Yuvraj Singh's successful cricket career. His strict training and guidance are widely believed to have contributed to Yuvraj's achievements as one of India's greatest cricketers.