Irfan Pathan has finally addressed the resurfacing of his controversial remark about MS Dhoni, which went viral on social media. The remark, made years ago in a light-hearted interview, sparked online debates, and Pathan took to social media to clear the air.
The Controversial Hookah Remark Resurfaces
The controversy began when a clip from an old interview with SportsTak resurfaced, where Pathan jokingly alleged that Dhoni smoked hookah and showed favoritism toward players who joined him in those sessions. The video quickly went viral, leading to fan wars and discussions about team selections, with some accusing Dhoni of bias while others criticized Pathan for tarnishing the former captain’s reputation.
Pathan Responds with Humor
Pathan, however, chose to respond with humor when a fan mentioned the hookah comment on his birthday post for Mohammed Shami. The fan wrote, “Pathan bhai woh hookey ka kya hua???” to which Pathan replied, “Mein or @msdhoni sath Beth kar pienge ;).”
Pathan Suggests PR Agendas Behind the Resurfacing
Reflecting on the sudden reappearance of the video, Pathan hinted that it could be driven by fan wars or PR agendas. He tweeted, “Half-decade-old video surfacing NOW with a twisted context to the statement. Fan war? PR lobby?”
Context of the Original Remark
In the original interview, Pathan had discussed his limited opportunities in the Indian team and recalled an instance from the 2008 CB series, where he confronted Dhoni over media reports suggesting that the captain was unhappy with his bowling. The conversation took an unexpected turn when Pathan mentioned Dhoni’s hookah sessions, but clarified that his focus was always on performing on the field rather than engaging in off-field issues.
“I don’t have a habit of setting up hookah in someone’s room or talking about this. Everyone knows. Sometimes if you don’t speak about it, it’s better. A cricketer’s job is to perform on the field, and that is what I used to focus on,” Pathan stated.
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