“MS Dhoni’s Fans Are Real Ones, Rest Are Paid”- Harbhajan Singh Destroys Virat Kohli Fans

Harbhajan Singh has waged a fan war between the followers of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Harbhajan Singh sparked controversy by declaring that "only MS Dhoni has real fans; the rest are paid." He was praising his former Chennai Super Kings and India captain's vast global fan base.

His statements sparked widespread indignation on social media, particularly among Virat Kohli and RCB fans.

When Kohli's supporters turned the stadium white in remembrance of the batting legend following his Test retirement, the former Indian spinner made contentious comments on the sidelines of RCB's crucial IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru.

For millions of admirers, particularly in Chennai, MS Dhoni is more than simply a cricket player. Every time he bats, the stadium is a sea of yellow as the supporters go crazy simply to watch their favorite "Thala," and the decibel level frequently soars.

If any cricketer has real fans, it’s MS Dhoni: Harbhajan Singh

Dhoni's presence energizes the crowd and fills the stands whether CSK is playing in Chennai or away. Dhoni is one of the most adored and esteemed players in the game because of his composed demeanor, captivating leadership, and ability to finish games.

"If any cricketer has real fans, it's Dhoni. The rest are paid. Kitna bacha hua hai aur jab tak dum hai khelo bhai. Meri team hoti to shayad main kuch aur decision leta,” Harbhajan Singh said, succinctly encapsulating the passion.

He stated that he might have made a different choice about Dhoni's future if it had been his team, but he also pointed out that the 43-year-old should continue playing as long as possible before drawing contentious parallels between other cricket players and the former Indian captain's enormous fan base.

“Play for as long as you’ve got energy left, Bhai. Had it been my team, I would have made a different decision. And it’s simple: fans will always want him to play because they are his true fans. I feel that MS Dhoni has the biggest and most genuine fans.

The rest are just made up. These days, half of social media runs on paid promotions. But Dhoni and CSK’s fans are real and truly loyal. As for others, the numbers you see here and there, leave them out. We’ll talk about those numbers some other time because if we start discussing that, the discussion will go in a different direction,” he added.

Itna sach nahi bolna tha: Aakash Chopra chides Harbhajan Singh

Hearing that, Aakash Chopra couldn’t stop laughing and jokingly said, “Itna sach nehi bolna tha (You weren't supposed to be this honest).” But Harbhajan didn’t hold back and replied confidently, “Someone had to say it.”

Here is the video:

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— 👑 King Kohli Fan Page (@Hracingchannel) May 17, 2025

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