Harbhajan Singh opens up: 'No contact with MS Dhoni for a decade – Here’s Why!'

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Rumors of a fractured bond between MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh have circulated for years, but now the former India spinner has confirmed that their relationship is far from smooth. In a candid interview, Harbhajan revealed that it’s been over 10 years since he had a meaningful conversation with Dhoni. Despite being teammates at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL from 2018 to 2020, their interactions were strictly professional, limited to on-field discussions about the game. Harbhajan admitted that while he holds no ill will toward Dhoni, he suspects the former captain may have his own reasons for the silence.

“No, I don’t speak to Dhoni. When we were playing together at CSK, we did talk, but that was always about the game. Beyond that, there’s been no conversation in over 10 years. He didn’t visit my room, and I didn’t go to his,” Harbhajan confessed in a chat with CricketNext, openly acknowledging the rift. The Turbanator also hinted that he had attempted to reach out to Dhoni a few times, but when his calls went unanswered, he decided to stop trying. "I have nothing against him. If he wanted to say something, he would have by now. I don’t chase anyone. I call those who pick up. A relationship is about mutual respect. If I call you twice and don’t hear back, I’ll just keep things professional and move on," Harbhajan said, making it clear that he’s no longer interested in pushing for a friendship. It seems that after years of trying, Harbhajan has made peace with the situation, accepting that if Dhoni wanted to reconnect, he would have by now. Let me know if you'd like any further tweaks!