BGT 2024-25: ‘Who is your source?’ Harbhajan hits back at fan blaming Rohit Sharma
Xtra Time Web Desk: Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh strongly criticized a fan who accused Rohit Sharma of leaking sensitive dressing room information to the media. The accusation followed a report by The Indian Express, which revealed that head coach Gautam Gambhir had rebuked the team after their 184-run loss in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The fan alleged that Rohit leaked information to "create fake narratives" against the coach and teammates. Harbhajan defended Rohit, asking the fan to reveal their “source” and accusing certain individuals of running a smear campaign. “I know who’s playing this dirty game by paying you guys to tweet about an honest man,” Harbhajan wrote.
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Former cricketers Irfan Pathan and Shreevats Goswami also emphasized that dressing room discussions are sacred and should remain confidential.
U seems like getting the information from dressing room . Who is ur source ? Shall I say it ? I know who’s playing this dirty game by paying u guys to tweet about an Honest man https://t.co/GFNoc93lkK
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 4, 2025
Addressing the controversy, Rohit Sharma stated that such leaks haven’t impacted the players. “It doesn’t affect us because we’re made of steel. We can’t control certain things, so we focus on winning matches and improving our game,” Rohit said.
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Rohit did not feature in the Sydney Test, citing poor form as the reason for stepping down. In the three Tests he played, Rohit managed only 31 runs at an average of 6.20, with a top score of 10.
