Harbhajan Singh Faces Online Heat For Restaurant Visit Amid IND-PAK WCL Tensions

Harbhajan Singh [Source: @lalqela/Instagram]

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 match between India Champions and Pakistan Champions has been called off owing to the prevailing geo-political tensions between the two countries. The fixture stirred up much controversy and backlash to begin with, particularly from Indian fans when the tournament schedule was first mapped out by the official organizers.

Nonetheless, the tensions seem far from easing, with fresh outrage erupting online after Harbhajan Singh was spotted at a local restaurant alleged to have Pakistani origins, further fanning the flames of an already sensitive situation.

Harbhajan Singh Faces Social Media Wrath

Harbhajan Singh found himself at the receiving end of severe social media wrath from Indian cricket fans, particularly after he was spotted inside a Pakistani-based restaurant in Birmingham. In a short video circulating around social media, the former Indian cricketer can be seen praising the hospitality and food of the restaurant.

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While the authenticity of the date of the video, as well as the restaurant’s alleged Pakistani connection remains unverified, the incident sparked some heated reactions from across India. Here is a look at some of the reactions from Indian cricket fans on X.

Fans Question Harbhajan Singh’s ‘Patriotism’

“He is always against INDIA DINNER AT PAKISTANI RESTAURANT SHAME ON YOU HARBHAJAN” - @thalaforareas0n

Fan tweets [Source: @thalaforareas0n/x]

“Reports say Harbhajan Singh, who boycotted playing against Pakistan, had dinner at a Pakistani restaurant last night.explanation needed! Hypocrisy much?” - @AddictedbyX

Fan tweets [Source: @AddictedbyX/x]

“Boycotted to play against Pakistan but Had dinner at a Pakistani restaurant last night as per reports. @harbhajan_singh Explanation needed” - @DrVinodYadav_

Fan tweets [Source: @DrVinodYadav_/x]

“Harbhajan Singh boycotts Pakistan in matches but happily dines at a Pakistani restaurant right after. The hypocrisy is piping hot just like the biryani.” - @testcap269

Fan tweets [Source: @testcap269/x]

The ongoing WCL 2025 season launched on July 18, and the final is scheduled to be played on August 2. The India Champions team features several former Indian cricketers like Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Shikhar Dhawan and Yusuf Pathan.

As the date of the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions match drew closer, massive wave of social media outrage prompted the tournament authorities to call off the much-awaited contest.

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