“Get the F…. get out of here”: Harbhajan Singh teaches Pakistani journalist a lifelong lesson

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh he recently found himself in the news on social media with a Pakistani journalist Farid Khan. The exchange started when Farid tried to taunt Harbhajan about his concern for the safety of cricketers in Pakistan, leading to a heated response from the former cricketer.

Harbhajan Singh criticizes Farid Khan

The controversy started when Farid posted screenshots of the first Test match between Pakistan and India held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in January 2006. In that match, Harbhajan hit four consecutive sixes off the former Pakistani batsman. Shahid Afridi. Farid suggested that Harbhajan’s reluctance to see Indian players tour Pakistan was due to the fear of facing the Pakistani batsmen. In a tweet, Farid wrote, “Hello, Harbhajan Singh. That’s why you have security problems in Pakistan, right?”

Harbhajan did not take the comments lightly and quickly responded, clarifying his position. “No, not this. Cricket Mai Jeet har lagi rehti hai (Winning and losing is part of cricket). I will tell you that the real problem is this. Look at the picture,” Bhajji wrote, posting a photo of the horrific terrorist attack on Sri Lankan players by an Islamic terrorist group in Lahore in 2009.

The veteran spinner also reprimanded Farid and said, “Now get the F out of here. F ka Matlab samaj aa gya hoga of samjau? (Have you understood the meaning of the letter F, or should I explain?). F is your name. Please don’t think what you mean by F. You know what I mean. Silence.”

Not this. Cricket Mai Jeet har lagi rehti hai. I will tell you this is the real problem. Check the picture ⬇️ . Now get the F…. get out of here. F ka Matlab samaj aa gya hoga of samjau? F is your name. Plz don’t think what ur thinking th meaning of F. You know what I mean… pic.twitter.com/bqrGlro7tC

– Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 1, 2024

The former cricketer’s answer left no room for confusion, the Pakistani journalist shut up.

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BCCI’s stand is right: Harbhajan

The exchange comes in the wake of Harbhajan’s recent statements highlighting security concerns in Pakistan. He expressed his opinion that Indian players should not visit Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, citing the tense security situation in the country.

“Why should the Indian team go to Pakistan? The safety issue there is important. The situation in Pakistan is so serious that incidents are happening almost every day. I don’t think it’s safe to go there. BCCI’s position is very good, and nothing is more important than the safety of our players,” he emphasized, stressing the great importance of player safety.

IANS Exclusive

Delhi: On India going to Pakistan to participate in the Champions Trophy, former cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh says, “Why should the Indian team go to Pakistan? The issue of security is important. The situation in Pakistan is… pic.twitter.com/29qeXMuiEW

— IANS (@ians_india) July 25, 2024

UPDATE: Harbhajan Singh’s video criticizing Pakistan resurfaces amid Champions Trophy security concerns