Harbhajan Singh targets 'best friend' MS Dhoni with cryptic post after leveling serious allegations

Former Team India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh posted a cryptic message on social media, fueling speculation about a potential rift with legendary captain MS Dhoni. Harbhajan Singh's post came a day after his comments about his relationship with MS Dhoni went viral across social media platforms.

Harbhajan shared a dressing room with MS Dhoni for India for several years. The spinner was part of India's triumphs at the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup under Dhoni's leadership. However, Singh was gradually phased out of the Indian team, with Ravichandran Ashwin taking his place.

Dhoni's tenure also saw a transition, with players such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R. Ashwin being pushed into the squad, while senior players like Harbhajan and Yuvraj Singh were sidelined during this period. This could have contributed to the growing distance between Dhoni and Harbhajan.

We Haven't Spoken, It's Been 10 Years and More - Harbhajan Singh

The Punjab cricketer recently revealed that he has not had any personal communication with MS Dhoni for over a decade. Speaking to News18, he said that their interactions were limited to professional discussions. Harbhajan noted that they didn’t communicate outside matches.

"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," Harbhajan said.

"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," he further explained.

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Strangers Can Become Best Friends - Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh further fueled speculation about his relationship with Dhoni, adding that strangers can become best friends just as easily as best friends can become strangers. He didn’t mention Dhoni's name in the post, but it seemed to be directed at the former captain.

“Strangers can become best friends just as easy as best friends can become strangers....,” Harbhajan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to write.

Strangers can become best friends just as easy as best friends can become strangers....

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 5, 2024

Harbhajan Singh Last Played for India in 2016

Harbhajan Singh was gradually phased out of the India squad after the 2011 ODI World Cup. His last match for India was a T20I against the UAE in March 2016 under Dhoni's captaincy. Singh picked up 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs, and 25 scalps in 28 T20Is in his international career.

Harbhajan played under MS Dhoni again during his time with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from 2018 to 2020. He played 24 matches across the 2018 and 2019 seasons. The 44-year-old spinner took 16 wickets in 11 games during the 2019 season, where the Chennai Super Kings finished as runners-up.

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