On Friday (March 15), Harbhajan Singh roasted a Pakistani user on X (previously Twitter) over an Indian Premier League (IPL) remark on the microblogging site.
As images showcased Pakistan’s cricketing talents – Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan – donning jerseys of RCB, MI, CSK, respectively, a social media post evoked reaction. Alongside were Indian luminaries Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and MS Dhoni, representing their franchises.
The visual juxtaposed modern-day greats from both nations, clad in colors of rival IPL teams. A striking display, igniting discourse among fans across borders.
The user shared the post on X, writing:
“Dream for many Indian and Pakistani cricket fans.”
Reacting to the post, Harbhajan replied:
“No indian hv such dreams .. you guys plz stop dreaming wake up now.”
Pakistani players were barred from participating in the IPL following the inaugural season in 2008 due to geopolitical tensions between the two neighboring countries.
Pakistan’s Cricket Board (PCB) launched its very own T20 league back in 2016. The tournament is called Pakistan Super League. Right now, the knockout matches of the ongoing T20 competition are taking place.
It’s worth noting that Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi fell to Mohammad Rizwan’s Multan Sultans in PSL 2024 Qualifier 1 in Karachi on Friday, March 15th. Multan’s victory secures their participation in the final, but Zalmi will play the second eliminator because they placed in the top two in the points table.
MS Dhoni’s CSK will face Virat Kohli’s RCB in the IPL 2024 opening on March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Jasprit Bumrah will make his MI debut against the Gujarat Titans on March 24 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Harbhajan Singh blasts BCCI Over Exclusion of Kishan and Iyer from Contracts
Harbhajan Singh recently chastised the BCCI for failing to award Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer central contracts. Using the example of MS Dhoni, he told News24 Sports:
“Everyone can’t be MS Dhoni. He had a different mindset and could handle anything, but someone like S Sreesanth couldn’t do it. For such players, you need guidance and support. There should have been someone to speak to Ishan and Shreyas Iyer.”
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He added:
“Ishan, Iyer, and the BCCI were not wrong in the entire case. I believe the players were at the wrong end at the wrong time. They would come back stronger.”
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Harbhajan Singh will next appear as a pundit during the IPL 2024.