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Harbhajan Singh admits scolding broadcasters, later changed his mind
Harbhajan Singh, one of India's most successful bowlers, has revealed that during his playing days he often confronted broadcasters who criticised him. 'When I was playing, I had scolded a few broadcasters.…
The Story in Brief
Harbhajan Singh, one of India's most successful bowlers, has revealed that during his playing days he often confronted broadcasters who criticised him. 'When I was playing, I had scolded a few broadcasters. I told them, like, what have you achieved in life that you are behind me?' he said on JioHotstar's 'Cheeky Singles'. The off-spinner is India's third-highest wicket-taker across formats and played key roles in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup wins.
After retiring, Harbhajan said he realised those broadcasters were just doing their job. 'All those whom I felt were enemies, it never felt like they actually said anything bad about me,' he added. He last played for India in 2016 and enjoyed a successful IPL career with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
The Indian Opinion
It is easy to dismiss Harbhajan's admission as just another cricketer's regret, but his honesty is rare. Many players carry a 'them vs us' attitude towards the media long after retiring. Harbhajan shows that maturity can come with time. The real test is whether current stars, who often bristle at fair criticism, will similarly grow. Broadcasters, for their part, should remember that their job includes respect. The question remains: how many will learn this lesson before hanging up their boots?
Sources (2): sports.ndtv.com, sports.ndtv.com (2)
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