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  • ‘Stop dreaming, wake up’; Harbhajan Singh slammed for arrogance about Pakistan

    ‘Stop dreaming, wake up’; Harbhajan Singh slammed for arrogance about Pakistan

    Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has been slammed by social media after once again displaying arrogance towards Pakistan.

    A Pakistani fan shared an edited photo on X showing Pakistan and India cricketers together in a frame with the caption, “This is an Indian and Pakistani cricket fan’s dream”, alluding that both countries’ players should play in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

    In response, Harbhajan wrote, “No Indian has such a dream, you should also stop dreaming and wake up.”

    Due to the tension between the governments of the two countries, Pakistani players have not participated in the IPL since 2008.

    Singh’s tweet was criticised for being against sportsman’s spirit and for playing to India’s extremist right wing.

  • Harbhajan Singh lashed out at fellow Indians for harassing Australian cricketers

    Harbhajan Singh lashed out at fellow Indians for harassing Australian cricketers

    Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has slammed Indian fans for harassing the families of Australian cricketers on Instagram.

    Australia defeated hot favourites India by six wickets in the ICC World Cup final, lifting the trophy for a record sixth time. Indian fans then went berserk, threatening Australian players and their families on social media.

    The wife and daughter of Travis Head, who scored a match-winning century in the final, were threatened with rape and death. The Indian wife of Glenn Maxwell was not spared either.

    Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has lashed out at his fellow Indians.

    He released a statement on social media site X and wrote “The news of trolling of the families of Australian cricketers is very sad,” adding that the Indian team played well but lost in the final due to the better cricket played by Australia. “That’s it. Why are the players and their families being harassed,” he asked.

    “I request all cricket fans to stop such behavior, honor, and dignity are more important,” Harbhajan said.

  • Social media slams Harbhajan Singh for comment on Anushka and Athiya

    Social media slams Harbhajan Singh for comment on Anushka and Athiya

    Social media users slammed former Indian bowler Harbhajan Singh for the statements he passed about Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty during commentary in the India-Australia World Cup final.

    Many Bollywood celebrities were present at the final, played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, including Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shah Rukh Khan, Ayushmann Karan. Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma and KL Rahul’s wife Athiya Shetty were also present.

    During the match, Singh, who was in the Hindi commentary box, made a comment about Anushka and Athiya, which did not go down well with the fans.

    When Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty were shown on the screen, Harbhajan Singh said, “And I was thinking whether it was about cricket or films because I don’t know how much they would understand about cricket.”

    Social media was quick to respond, with some demanding a public apology from Harbhajan.

  • Harbhajan Singh slams Inzamam ul Haq for suggesting that he was converting to Islam

    Harbhajan Singh slams Inzamam ul Haq for suggesting that he was converting to Islam

    Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh took to social media to express his displeasure over the viral story shared by former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq during an interview.

    Haq claimed that Harbhajan Singh was infatuated with Maulana Tariq Jameel and even thought of converting to Islam.

    According to Inzamam, the incident took place when cricketers, including Harbhajan were participating in prayer meetings led by Maulana Tariq Jameel. Inzamam said that after witnessing the session, Harbhajan praised Maulana Tariq Jameel and expressed his desire to follow his teachings. Inzamam-ul-Haq said, “We had a room where prayers were offered.

    Maulana Tariq Jameel used to visit us in the evening and lead prayers. After a few days, Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif and Zaheer Khan also started coming. Four other Indian cricketers were sitting and watching us.” He added that Harbhajan, who did not know about Tariq Jameel being a Maulana, said that he was inspired by the man and wanted to follow his words.

    However, Harbhajan denied the whole story in a social media post, saying that the story is false. Harbhajan asserted his identity as a “proud Sikh” and denied claims he was considering converting to Islam.

  • Harbhajan Singh says if Imran Khan is not safe in Pakistan then Indian team shouldn’t travel there

    Harbhajan Singh says if Imran Khan is not safe in Pakistan then Indian team shouldn’t travel there

    Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has voiced concerns over the Indian team travelling to Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup.

    Pakistan and India have locked horns over Asia Cup with Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) threatening Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that they will not travel to the host country for Asia Cup amid security reasons.

    BCCI has proposed to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to select a neutral venue for the tournament but PCB has stuck to its guns, stating that that they will also boycott travelling to India for the upcoming World Cup.

    Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed his views on the matter in a recent interview, where he cited the current political crisis in Pakistan as reason enough for India to not go.

    He was of the view that going to play in the neighboring country would not be safe for the Indian team, stating that the relationships between the two countries were not as good now as they were when both teams played a series last time.

    He also referred to former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s repeated assertions about threats to his life as proof enough that Pakistan was not safe.

    “I think India will not go to Pakistan and play the Asia Cup. Why is the situation not good? Something new is happening every day, even their former Prime Minister Imran Khan is not safe in Pakistan. In such a situation, why would the Indian team go to Pakistan and play in the Asia Cup,” he said.

    There is no clarity about the venue of the Asia Cup marquee tournament as yet.

  • Spinning maestro Harbhajan Singh retires from cricket

    Spinning maestro Harbhajan Singh retires from cricket

    Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has retired from all formats of cricket. The cricketer announced the news on Twitter.

    Taking to Twitter, Harbhajan wrote: “All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life, I would like to thank everyone who made this 23-year-long journey beautiful and memorable.”

    The cricketer also thanked everyone saying that he is “grateful”.

    In a video message, the 41-year-old said that “in many ways, I had already retired”, but because of his commitments with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, he was forced to delay the announcement.

    “There comes a time in your life when you must take some tough decisions and move ahead. I have been meaning to make this announcement for the last few years, but I was waiting for the right moment to share it with all of you: today, I am retiring from all formats of cricket,” he said. “In many ways, I had already retired as a cricketer, but hadn’t been able to make a formal announcement.”

    “I haven’t been an active cricketer for a while. But I had a commitment to Kolkata Knight Riders, and wanted to spend the (2021) IPL season with them. But during the season itself, I had made up my mind to retire.”

    Harbhajan last played for India in March 2016, in a T20I against the UAE in Dhaka in that year’s Asia Cup.

    The former cricketer concluded by saying: “Now I begin a new chapter in my life, which starts with its own challenges. Believe me, your Turbanator is ready for the examination! Just keep showering your love on me.”

  • ‘Made a mistake’: Amir should apologise to Harbhajan Singh, says Saeed Ajmal

    ‘Made a mistake’: Amir should apologise to Harbhajan Singh, says Saeed Ajmal

    Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal wants former Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir to apologise to Harbhajan Singh for “jumping in” between Shoaib Akhtar and the Indian bowler’s Twitter conversation. 

    Speaking to Cricket Pakistan, Ajmal said that players should treat each other well because cricket brings people together. 

    “I think Amir made a mistake by jumping in that conversation [between Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh] and he should apologise for it. It was a discussion between two great cricketers and Amir made the wrong choice by getting involved in it,” he said. 

    Amir and Singh indulged in a war of words a couple of days ago when the former taunted the latter after India beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match on October 24. 

    Harbhajan responded to Amir, and the two had a heated exchange, bringing everything into the mix from Amir’s spot-fixing controversy to Shahid Afridi smashing Harbhajan for four consecutive sixes in a 2006 Lahore Test match.  

    During the interview, Ajmal also spoke about the Pakistan cricket team’s performance so far in the World Cup, adding that he was pleasantly surprised by the energy and performance of the team.

  • Twitter calls out Harbhajan Singh for abusing Pakistani woman journalist

    Twitter calls out Harbhajan Singh for abusing Pakistani woman journalist

    Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh triggered anger, disgust and outrage after he abused a Pakistani woman journalist on Twitter.

    Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Amir have been engaging in a Twitter spat, hurling abuses at one another after the latter took a dig at the former in a couple of tweets.

    The Pakistani woman journalist tagged Harbhajan Singh in a video from the Lahore Test match that was played between India and Pakistan in 2006.

    One of the most memorable events from the match was former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi dismantling Harbhajan in an over, hitting him for four consecutive sixes in an over.

    “For your reference, highly educated cricketer,” tweeted the woman journalist.

    Harbhajan Singh shot back with a very rude response.

    After his brutal reply, Twitterati called out the former cricketer.

    Here are a few reactions:

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    In another video that he uploaded on Twitter to clarify the Mohammad Amir controversy, Harbhajan Singh took aim at Pakistani journalists as well.

    “You [Mohammad Amir] sold the country and these [Pakistani] journalists are supporting him,” he said in the video.

    “Well done,” he said, clapping. “It shows what you are.”

    “Learn something from Dhoni and Dravid on how to be a gentleman,” tweeted another Indian woman.

    He also misbehaved with another journalist after she said that the whole Sikh community would feel ashamed of him for his “dirty comments”.

  • T20 World Cup: Mohammad Amir, Harbhajan Singh’s war on Twitter

    T20 World Cup: Mohammad Amir, Harbhajan Singh’s war on Twitter

    After Pakistan demolished Indian team on Sunday in the T20 World cup, former left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir took a dig at Harbhajan Singh on social media.

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    Amir took to Twitter on Monday and asked, “Harbhajan Paa ji ne TV to nai tora apna? (Did Harbhajan broke his TV?).” The comment was made over the taunts of Indians about Pakistani fans breaking their television sets after losing to India in the past editions of world cups.

    To this, Singh replied on Twitter saying, “Ab Tum bi bologe @iamamirofficial. Yeh 6 ki landing tumhare ghar k tv par to nahi hui thi ?? Koi nahi hota hai end of the day it’s a game of cricket as you rightly said” which loosely translates to “Now you will also say things? Did this six land on your TV at home?” With this tweet he attached a video of him hitting a last over six against Pakistan.

    Things just kept on escalating from there as the two cricketers tweeted out replies to each other with Amir taunting the Indian spinner with a video of him conceding 4 sixes off 4 balls from Shahid Afridi.

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    Not one to back down, Harbhajan Singh slammed Amir for the ‘Lord’s Test No-Ball’ spot fixing incident in 2010 to which Amir replied with “Bare hi dheet ho talking about my past wouldn’t change the fact that tumko 3 din pehle moun ki khani pari, and how about your illegal bowling action mate. Ab nikal or humko WC win karta dekh. Walk over tu nhi mila jao Park me walk karo u’ll feel better @harbhajan_singh.” (Talking about my past won’t change the fact that you lost on Sunday. And what about your illegal bowling action mate? Now, just watch us lift the World Cup. You didn’t get a walkover, now go and walk in the park.”)

    Harbhajan fired back with the same video of him hitting the six in the last over to win the match for India. And simply tweeted, “Fixer ko sixer, chal daffa ho ja” along with the aforementioned video.