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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Araijeet's four goals hand India 5th title in men's junior Asia Cup
Muscat, Dec 4: Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals as defending champions India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in the summit clash to win a hat-trick of titles in the men's junior Asia Cup here on Wednesday.
This was India's fifth title in the continental tournament, having previously won the crown in 2004, 2008, 2015 and 2023.
The tournament was not held in 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Araijeet converted three penalty corners in the fourth, 18th and 54th minutes besides finding the net from a field effort in the 47th minute. Dilraj Singh (19th) was the other goal getter for India.
For Pakistan, Sufyan Khan (30th, 39th) converted two penalty corners, while Hannan Shahid scored from field play in the third minute.
Japan defeated Malaysia 2-1 to claim the third spot earlier in the day.
There was hardly anything to differentiate between the two sides as both India and Pakistan fought hard for ball possession in the first quarter.
The highlight of the first quarter was ariel passes employed by both the teams.
But Pakistan had the first laugh, striking as early as the third minute through a field goal from Shahid.
India didn't sit back and secured their first penalty corner seconds later, and Araijeet stepped up to draw level with a powerful drag-flick to the right of Pakistan goalkeeper.
India upped their game in the second quarter and secured their second penalty corner in the 18th minute and Araijeet struck again with another powerful flick.
A minute later, a fine field goal by Dilraj extended India's lead to 3-1.
Pakistan, however, reduced the margin in the 30th minute through a penalty corner conversion by Sufyan.
Pakistan were the better side on display after the change of ends and they drew level in the 39th minute through another penalty corner conversion by Sufyan.
India secured their third penalty corner in the 47th minute, but Araijeet's effort was saved by Pakistan goalkeeper Muhammad Janjua.
Araijeet, however, was not to be denied his hat-trick as he found the net from a field effort seconds later to hand India the lead again.
India pressed hard on the Pakistan citadel in the final 10 minutes and secured a few more penalty corners and Araijeet found the net again from a fine variation to make the scoreline 5-3.
