‘DHONI no 1 even today in world cricket’ - Harbhajan Singh shuts comparison of MS with Mohammad Rizwan

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh schooled a Pakistan social media content creator over comparisons between MS Dhoni and Mohammad Rizwan. The 44-year-old mentioned that the Pakistan keeper-batter is a good player but he doesn’t belong in the same bracket as Dhoni, who according to Harbhajan is still the number one keeper in world cricket.

The Jalandhar-born cricketer added that even Rizwan would agree to the fact that Dhoni is better than him and won’t compare himself with a legend of the game, who has won two world championships - T20 World Cup in 2007 and ODI World Cup in 2011.

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“What r u smoking nowadays ???? What a silly question to ask . Bhaiyo isko batao . DHONI bhut aage hai RIZWAN se Even if u will ask Rizwan he will give u an honest answer for this . I like Rizwan he is good player who always play with intent.. but this comparison is wrong. DHONI no 1 even today in world cricket . None better thn him behind stumps,” Harbhajan wrote on his X account.

What r u smoking nowadays ???? What a silly question to ask . Bhaiyo isko batao . DHONI bhut aage hai RIZWAN se Even if u will ask Rizwan he will give u an honest answer for this . I like Rizwan he is good player who always play with intent.. but this comparison is wrong. DHONI… https://t.co/apr9EtQhQ4

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 19, 2024

The off-spinner played under Dhoni’s captaincy for several years in India colours and later, in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He recently featured for India Champions in the World Championship of Legends and won the tournament, beating Pakistan on the night of the finals. 

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On the other hand, MS Dhoni handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of IPL 2024 and featured as a regular player. He played all the matches in what was thought to be his final season in the competition but the Ranchi-born cricketer has not yet announced his retirement, which signals that he might push for another season.

However, a lot is expected of what BCCI officials decide on the retention and Right To Match card rule. In case, the 43-year-old announces his retirement, he is likely to continue as a key member of the think tank of CSK.