Dhoni’s Captaincy Under Scrutiny After Pathan’s Comments

Irfan Pathan’s recent remarks have brought MS Dhoni’s leadership into the spotlight, as Pathan’s comments have triggered a debate on the selection process during Dhoni’s tenure. In a discussion with Sports Tak journalist Vikrant Gupta, Pathan shared his perspective on being dropped from the team. A notable quote attributed to Pathan, widely circulated, stated that Dhoni preferred players who would set up hookah. Pathan also discussed an incident from the 2008 Australia tour where he addressed reports of Dhoni’s dissatisfaction with his bowling performance. After discussing the situation with Dhoni, he was told the reports were inaccurate, and he chose not to further investigate the matter. He emphasized that he did not engage in activities like preparing hookah, implying that such behavior might have influenced team selections. The comments were made public around the time of a video of Dhoni enjoying hookah, which has further intensified the debate. Additionally, comments made by George Bailey contributed to this narrative.