Recently, an old video of Irfan Pathan has gone viral where he shared a story about favoritism in the Indian team during his career. Pathan recalled that on the 2012 Australia tour, he heard MS Dhoni, the captain at the time, had said in an interview that he wasn’t happy with Pathan’s bowling. Pathan asked Dhoni directly, and Dhoni told him there was no such problem.
Pathan also mentioned that some players tried to stay in favor by setting up a hookah in someone’s room. He said he never did such things just to get more chances in the team. Although he didn’t take any names, many fans assumed he was hinting at Dhoni.
A fan shared a story on social media about Dhoni and Pathan’s friendship from their playing days with India. He posted a photo of a small bat that had both Dhoni and Pathan’s signatures on it. The fan said the two cricketers had signed the bat and told him to keep it as a memory of their strong bond.
“I was lucky to see the friendship between Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni up close. I was managing Dhoni and some other players, and during a Pepsi shoot, Irfan, Dhoni, and I were sitting together in a van. They were given small bats to sign, and what they did next showed how strong their bond really was,” the fan shared on Instagram.
“They once signed each other’s names on one side of a bat with a funny note, calling it a permanent mark of their friendship. They asked me to keep it as proof of their bond, and I still have it today. The recent news reminded me of those times and many other memories of their friendship. From what I’ve seen, I feel the current stories are more exaggerated than true,” he said.
FAQ
What story did the fan share about MS Dhoni and Irfan Pathan?
fan revealed that Dhoni and Pathan once signed each other’s names on a cricket bat as a symbol of their friendship.
Why is this story important?
It highlights the deep bond between Dhoni and Pathan, showing their genuine friendship beyond cricket and controversies.
What is the recent controversy about?
The controversy involves rumors about Dhoni and Pathan’s use of hookah, which sparked debates and sensational media reports.
Did the fan believe the controversy?
No, the fan said the recent stories seemed like exaggerations and sensationalism rather than the truth.
What does the fan still keep as proof of their bond?
The fan still owns the signed bat with the special note, which he considers a lasting reminder of their friendship.
