Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh lashed out at a Pakistan cricket fan for comparing World Cup winner MS Dhoni to current Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.
The exchange took place on the social media platform X (formerly twitter) when a Pakistan fan, known to consistently engage in such posts to boost his views, posted a question, comparing the two cricketers.
'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni, who led India to two ICC World Cups and a Champions Trophy, who is also regarded as one of the greatest captains and finishers in the country's history. He is also an iconic figure among the masses because of his calm demeanor on the field.
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On the other hand, Mohammad Rizwan, who has been at the mercy of Pakistan fans since their loss against India during the T20 World Cup 2024, where he failed to get his team past the finish line, in what looked like a comfortable chase.
What did Harbhajan Singh say about MS Dhoni and Mohammad Rizwan comparisons?
The Pakistan fan, who is also a content creator on X has posted a tweet to his followers, asking: "MS Dhoni or Mohammad Rizwan? Who is better? Tell me honestly."
Harbhajan, who is known to be an active commenter on the platform, who had also played under Dhoni's captaincy, was annoyed by such a question and he responded by saying: "What are you smoking nowadays? What a silly question to ask."
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He said that Dhoni, with several accolades as a captain and player, was much ahead of Rizwan in such discussions, adding that even the Pakistan wicketkeeper would agree with him.
The former Indian spinner also said that the comparison is wrong even though "Rizwan he is good player who always play with intent".
He concluded by saying that MS Dhoni is still Number one in world cricket and that there is no wicketkeeper better than him.
What r u smoking nowadays ???? What a silly question to ask . Bhaiyo isko batao . DHONI bhut aage hai RIZWAN se Even if u will ask Rizwan he will give u an honest answer for this . I like Rizwan he is good player who always play with intent.. but this comparison is wrong. DHONI… https://t.co/apr9EtQhQ4
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 19, 2024
While Harbhajan had a good point, Indian cricket fans were already aware that the Pakistan fan had made such a post to boost his engagement, to take advantage of Indian viewers for the X-payout scheme that was introduced by Elon Musk, which pays users based on the number of views on the post.
He wanted reach harbhajan and u gave him that exactly .. his mission accomplished
— Rahul jain (@rahuljain1386) July 19, 2024
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