Harbhajan Singh Lambasts Fan Who Credited World Cup Win To MS Dhoni
Harbhajan Singh was an integral part of 2007 T20 World Cup winning team
In the aftermath of India's heavy defeat in the World Test Championship (WTC) final 2023, emotions ran high among cricket enthusiasts. India succumbed to a massive 209-run defeat against Australia to lose the coveted WTC title.
Among the deluge of opinions flooding social media platforms, a significant portion of fans vented their frustration by attributing India's downfall to Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl first.
Harbhajan schools fan on team effort
The displease aimed at Rohit quickly gained momentum, with some fans even reminiscing about India's last triumph in an ICC event. It has been a dry spell for the Indian team, as they have failed to clinch an ICC title since the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
During Dhoni's captaincy, India emerged victorious in three prestigious tournaments - the T20 World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011, and the Champions Trophy 2013.
In the midst of these discussions, one fan took an inconsiderate jab at the Indian captain, suggesting that MS Dhoni had singlehandedly secured India's triumph in the 2007 T20 World Cup Final.
"No coach , no mentor, young boys, most of the senior players denied to take part . never captained any single match before. This guy defeated prime Australia in the semifinals and won a T20 World Cup in 48 days after becoming captain," the fan wrote on Twitter.
The tweet did not go unnoticed, as former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh swiftly took to social media to admonish the fan. He sarcastically stated that it was only MS Dhoni who played for India and not the remaining 10 players.
Meanwhile, India's loss in the WTC Final has undoubtedly rekindled the debate surrounding captaincy decisions and playing conditions. As fans and experts dissect every aspect of the game, it remains to be seen how the BCCI will address these concerns and formulate a strategy to secure future victories in ICC tournaments.
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