Sipu Jha
NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh found himself at the centre of a viral social media moment after hitting back at a troll during an IPL broadcast. Known for his outspoken nature, Harbhajan didn’t hold back when he saw a disrespectful comment aimed at him and his fellow commentators.The incident began when a user on X posted a picture of Harbhajan Singh along with Virender Sehwag and Aakash Chopra from an IPL commentary panel and captioned it “three clowns.”
The post quickly gained traction, with fans reacting in different ways, some criticising the harsh comment, while others waited to see if any of the former cricketers would respond.Harbhajan soon replied with a witty yet pointed comeback: “Inme se ek ko papa chun le.” His response instantly went viral, with many fans praising his sense of humour and calling it a perfect reply to trolling. At the same time, a section of users debated whether such sharp responses were necessary or if it added to online negativity.The episode highlights how active former cricketers are on social media today, often engaging directly with fans and critics. During major tournaments like the IPL, commentary panels come under intense scrutiny, and opinions can sometimes turn into trolling.While criticism is part of the game, moments like these show how quickly things can escalate online. In this case, Harbhajan’s reply shifted the conversation, turning a negative comment into a widely discussed and shared moment.In the end, what started as a troll turned into a viral highlight, once again proving how powerful and unpredictable social media reactions can be in the world of cricket.
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