Legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni has once again found himself in the middle of a major controversy, but this time one of his 2011 World Cup-winning teammates has come out strongly in his support. As an old dressing-room controversy started making headlines again, the former India fast bowler Munaf Patel came forward to defend his former captain.
He questioned why some former cricketers are talking about Dhoni's off-field dressing-room culture from many years ago only after retiring from the game. Munaf made it clear that he does not understand why these issues are being raised now.
Munaf Patel heaped praise on MS Dhoni's captaincy and said he always gave his bowlers full freedom on the field. He explained that Dhoni allowed bowlers to follow their own plans first. If those plans did not work, only then would he suggest another option. Recently, MS Dhoni receives emotional birthday wish from Tamil Nadu CM.
Speaking about the hookah controversy, the 2011 World Cup winner said that no player was forced to attend such gatherings. He revealed that many Indian players, including himself, never took part in those sessions. After Irfan Pathan's and Manoj Tiwary’s claims, Patel said that they are just talking about this to increase their followers on social media and earn money.
Munaf Patel told sports journalist Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel: “People talk a lot about MS Dhoni now. If you were true, you could have spoken back then. Now, after retiring, you can tell anything, but there is no point. You are just increasing your followers or putting him down.”
He further said that the former Indian captain has never reacted publicly to such allegations and his silence shows his personality, and that’s why he continues to earn respect from everyone.
Munaf added, “Has he even replied to anyone till today? Imagine what would happen if he opened his mouth. His silence is his answer. He is not talking about anything; that is why he is Dhoni. You are sitting at home and making money from talking, so you tell anything.”
Munaf Patel names Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar in big reply to Hookah row
Even the former fast bowler revealed that the former teammates like Gautam Gambhir, Ishant Sharma, Virender Sehwag, and Sachin Tendulkar were not involved in MS Dhoni's those hookah sessions because everyone had the freedom to make their own choice.
Patel added, “You were making hookah yourself, right? Why were you making it then? People have this issue that they had to go to his room and make hookah. If you had that self-respect, you should not have gone. Munaf Patel and Gautam Gambhir never did that. Ishant Sharma, Virender Sehwag, and Sachin Tendulkar never did that. Why are you fighting now for it?”
Munaf Patel reveals why India's 2011 World Cup win still feels so special
Looking back at India's memorable 2011 World Cup triumph, Munaf called it one of the greatest and most special moments of his career and said lifting the trophy at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai made the achievement even more special because the team wanted to make the tournament unforgettable for Sachin Tendulkar.
Munaf said the atmosphere inside the dressing room after India's World Cup victory is something he can never forget. He signed off by saying, “There were legends in that dressing room, and that atmosphere is still in front of my eyes, and I can never forget those moments.”
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