The cricketing world recently witnessed a nostalgic reunion as two legends of the game, MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh, came together at a public event. The duo, who shared the field for India and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), have been instrumental in some of the country’s most iconic cricketing moments, including World Cup victories in 2007 and 2011. However, their recent meeting sparked unexpected reactions on social media, with fans drawing hilarious parallels to Bollywood star Salman Khan and former Shark Tank India judge Ashneer Grover. While the meeting was cordial, the internet couldn’t resist adding its own twist to the story.
MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh’s reunion stirs nostalgia
Dhoni and Harbhajan’s camaraderie on the field has been well-documented over the years. From lifting trophies together to strategizing during high-pressure matches, their partnership has been a cornerstone of Indian cricket’s golden era. Dhoni, the calm and composed captain, and Harbhajan, the fiery off-spinner, complemented each other perfectly. Their reunion at the recent event was a moment of nostalgia for fans who grew up watching them dominate the cricketing world.
However, the warmth of their meeting was overshadowed by the internet’s creative take on the situation. Social media users quickly pointed out that the duo’s interaction reminded them of the awkward encounter between Salman and Ashneer earlier this year. For context, Grover had made some controversial remarks about Salman, which led to an uncomfortable meeting between the two. Fans couldn’t help but draw parallels, with one user quipping, “Dhoni looks like Salman Khan, and Harbhajan is giving major Ashneer Grover vibes.”
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Harbhajan Singh is Ashneer Grover.
MS Dhoni is Salman Khan.pic.twitter.com/Xgg2HFIQKz— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) February 14, 2025
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The reunion also brought to light Harbhajan Singh’s past comments about his relationship with Dhoni. In a candid conversation withCricketNext, Harbhajan had revealed that the two hadn’t spoken in over a decade. Harbhajan further added that their interactions were limited to the cricket ground during their CSK days. These comments resurfaced during the recent meeting, leaving fans wondering about the dynamics of their relationship off the field.
“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,” Harbhajan said.
Harbhajan’s fiery take on the Indian team selection
While the reunion stole the spotlight, Harbhajan has been making headlines for his outspoken views on Indian cricket. Recently, he took to social media to criticize the Indian team management for overlooking Karun Nair in the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Nair, who had a stellar domestic season, scoring 779 runs in eight matches, was left out of the 15-man squad.
“Is there a point playing Domestic cricket when you don’t pick players based on form & performance? #KarunNair,” Harbhajan posted on X (formerly Twitter). His comments sparked a debate among fans and experts.
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the issue during a press conference, acknowledging Nair’s impressive performances but explaining the challenges of fitting him into the squad. “It’s tough. Those are really special performances. But at the moment, to find a spot in this team is very difficult,” Agarkar stated in the press conference for Champions Trophy team announcement.
