Haven’t spoken to MS Dhoni in last 10 years: Harbhajan Singh
Mumbai: In a shocking revelation, cricketer Harbhajan Singh mentioned that he and Mahendra Singh Dhoni have not spoken to each other for over a decade.
The former India teammates, who won two World Cups together in 2007 and 2011, have not spoken to each other in over 10 years, claimed Harbhajan. The popular bowling figure in Indian cricket, who has bagged 417 wickets in 103 Tests, did not elaborate much on the reasons about his differences with Dhoni but mentioned that his interaction with him was limited to on-field talks only during his playing days in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
"No, I don't speak to Dhoni. When I was playing at CSK, that's when we spoke, but otherwise, we haven't spoken. It's been 10 years and more. I have no reason; perhaps he does. I don't know what the reasons are. When we were playing in the IPL at CSK, that's when we used to talk, and that, too, was restricted to the ground. After that, he did not come to my room, nor did I go to his," the former India spinner said in a conversation with News18.
“I don't have anything against him. If he has something to say, he can tell me. But if he did, he would have told me by now," he added.
The former off-spinner also indicated that Dhoni does not respond to his calls. “I only ring up those who pick up my calls. I don’t have the time otherwise. I stay in touch with the ones I am friends with,” he added.
He noted that a relationship is always about give and take. “If I respect you, I hope you will respect me back. Or you respond to me. But if I call you once or twice but don’t get a response, I will probably only meet you as much as I am needed to,” Harbhajan remarked.
The last time Harbhajan and Dhoni represented India together was in 2015 – in an ODI against South Africa. Harbhajan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in 2021.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
