Harbhajan Singh’s tweet about ‘spin-friendly’ pitches in India created a divide among the fans. Ravichandran Ashwin has been in brilliant form and he became the third quickest cricketer to take 20 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Ashwin was also awarded man of the series for taking 27 wickets in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand.
Harbhajan Singh recently made a statement that the spin pitches during India’s final Test match with New Zealand in Indore were “tailor-made.” Many believed that his comments were targeted towards Ravichandran Ashwin, who ran through Kiwi’s batting line-up every time he came out to bowl.
But, Ravichandran Ashwin, in a very classy move, used his following on Twitter to end the cold war and unite the Indian cricket fans again. This is what Ravichandran Ashwin tweeted:
“Harbhajan Singh has been an inspiration and I started bowling off spin only after seeing the 2001 series [when he remained sensational as he picked up 32 wickets in a three-match Test series against Australia]. This banter going on is unhealthy,” tweeted Ashwin on Monday. “By pitting players against each other we aren’t going to gain anything but just a juicy headline. Let’s respect people and keep the game healthy.”
@harbhajan_singh has been an inspiration nd I started bowling off spin only after seeing the 2001 series.This banter going on is unhealthy
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) October 17, 2016
By pitting players against each other we aren’t going to gain anything but just a juicy headline.Lets respect ppl and keep the game healthy?
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) October 17, 2016
Harbhajan Singh also replied and gave his justification!
Dear got nothing against you. For some reasons my words are misconstrued. Wish you nothing but the best
Keep the flag high! God bless ? https://t.co/flIqJYDT4y
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 17, 2016
Keep the flag high! God bless ?
