Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has sparked wide debate again with his new statements against the stiff criticism from senior players of Team India. Underwhelming performances by India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy caused Harbhajan Singh to say that Indian cricket must break free from the "superstar culture." Audience and critics alike have reacted positively to his comments.

Adding to the buzz, Harbhajan recently posted a proverb on social media: "When an elephant walks in the market, dogs that have taken money will bark." The cryptic statement quickly went viral and left netizens guessing about its target. While some fans raised a concern, asking Harbhajan to tone down his language, others supported his candid approach.

Analysis of Team India's Recent Performance by Harbhajan

Harbhajan has uploaded a detailed analysis on his YouTube channel regarding the performance of Team India in the Border-Gavaskar series. He compared the current situation to Rahul Dravid's tenure as coach and questioned the direction of the team over the past six months. He also tackled growing calls to drop senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying the game should come before individual fame.

Call for an End to "Superstar Culture"

He reckons Indian cricket needs to get more concerned with performance than with reputation. And in his line, one needs to bring back the stalwarts who took over from those mighty talents: Kapil Dev and Anil Kumble among others. Now he cited how players like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sarfaraz Khan were picked to Australia but played no game to justify the choice the selectors need to opt for recent performances, not for familiarity.

Key Takeaways from Harbhajan's Statements:

  • Selection Process: He demanded a selection process based on performance because talented players had been left out.
  • Criticism of Team Selection: He criticized the prevailing process of team selection, especially the role of seniors.
  • Viral Reaction: The proverb-laced post by him generated debate and was divided over the intent and appropriateness.

Even the poignant words of Harbhajan Singh can stir up further debates about the future of Indian cricket by raising crucial questions on the experience of some and the emergence of new players.