'Angrez ki aulaad': Harbhajan Singh slams social media user for calling Hindi commentary 'cringe'

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh criticised an X, earlier Twitter, user for calling Star Sports' Hindi commentary "cringe", responding with a strong defence of the Hindi language. Harbhajan is part of the commentary panel for the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and UAE.
'Angrez ki aulaad': Harbhajan Singh slams social media user for calling Hindi commentary 'cringe'
File photo of former India spinner-turned-commentator Harbhajan Singh. (ANI)
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh responded strongly to a social media user who criticised Star Sports' Hindi commentary. The incident occurred after Singh posted a photo with broadcasters Nikhil Naz and Vikrant Gupta following India's victory over Pakistan.
The issue began when a user commented on Vikrant Gupta's photo, describing Hindi commentary on Star Sports as one of the most cringeworthy content on the planet.
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The user, who goes by 'Legolas' wrote, "hindi [sic] commentary on Star sports can rank among the most cringiest things on this beautiful blue planet."
In reply, the former India spinner wrote, "Wah Angrej ki Aulaad . Shame on you Apni भाषा bolne aur sun k fakr mehsoos hona chahiye. [You should be proud to speak and listen to your language]"

Prior to the Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan, Harbhajan Singh made a prediction about Virat Kohli's performance on his YouTube channel.
"I'm going to make a big prediction and prediction here. How about Virat Kohli getting 100 versus Pakistan? Yeah, so no matter how his last 4 months are gone, people will obviously remember if you go on to get 100 tomorrow. So come on, Cheeku, the whole nation is behind you. I am hoping that you get 100, and I'm going to do bhangra after the game now."
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Harbhajan's prediction proved accurate as Kohli achieved his 51st ODI century. The milestone came when Kohli hit a boundary, leading India to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan.

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