Harbhajan Singh Fires Back at Tanvir Ahmed Over Controversial Comments
Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh didn't hold back in a sharp response directed at former Pakistani pacer Tanvir Ahmed after some comments made during Harbhajan's time at the ILT20. Harbhajan took a jab at Tanvir’s relatively short international career, which included just five Tests, two ODIs, and a single T20I from 2010 to 2013, questioning his authority in the sport. By pointing out this gap in experience, Harbhajan aimed to highlight what he saw as Tanvir's unfitness to critique seasoned world-class players.
Tanvir has become a well-known figure on Pakistani television, often appearing as a pundit to share his controversial views on the national team. However, his latest comments ahead of the crucial India versus Pakistan T20 World Cup match on Sunday seemed to have crossed a line for the Indian veteran. The tension reportedly revolved around Usman Tariq, the Pakistani spinner whose unconventional bowling style has recently ignited global discussions and divided expert opinions.
Things got personal when Tanvir made a remark that really riled up Harbhajan, leading the 43-year-old legend to unleash a full-blown verbal attack. Harbhajan’s passionate response was not just about defending his own reputation; he also dismissed Tanvir’s insights as irrelevant, adding more fuel to the already charged atmosphere surrounding the upcoming rivalry match.
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Here is what Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel:
"This video is for a tuccha insaan (petty human being), who’s said a few things about me. Ideally, I don’t even know who he is, but because I see that time and again, he does his drama on one platform or another. First, I want to know who this guy is. Do you even know him? His name is Tanvir Ahmed. He’s played some 3-4 matches for Pakistan, and he behaves as if he is Imran Khan, or Wasim Akram or Waqar Younis. Shame on you,"
Harbhajan stayed firm in his stance, ramping up his verbal onslaught by warning Tanvir Ahmed to stop mentioning his name immediately. The Indian legend made it clear that this warning extended to all Indian cricketers, asserting that Tanvir simply didn’t have the stature or the record to speak on their behalf.
Harbhajan Singh’s passionate reply highlighted his unwillingness to put up with personal jabs or what he considered unfair criticism. As the excitement builds for the India-Pakistan showdown, his remarks have only fueled the rivalry narrative, injecting new drama and attention into an already eagerly awaited match on the world stage.