Irfan Pathan Calls Out MS Dhoni For Hookah Practice, Internet Hits 'Meme It' Button

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-03 11:57:56 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-06-26 00:29:46

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Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has called out former teammate MS Dhoni for favoring players who indulged in hookah sessions with him, allegedly inviting allegations of racism and discrimination, causing a stir in the internet. In a series of now-deleted tweets, Pathans original comments were regarding a "team culture" that enabled such behavior, and criticism of the exclusion of Muslim players. "If smoking hookah was the problem, then I'll say that there would be many more captains who should have been criticized for this. But when your own teammate feels discriminated against and accused of being a racist, things have gone too far," Pathan said in a now-deleted tweet, according to Sportskeeda.

The sudden deletion of the tweets has only fueled more curiosity and speculation regarding the allegations, with fans calling for transparency.

This is not the first time Pathan has called out Dhoni. Previously, the player has accused Dhoni of bullying and throwing his weight around due to his celebrity status, an allegation that has been refuted by several former teammates and friends of Dhoni.

As news of the tweet spread, Indians took to Twitter to share memes and reactions, with many a fan expressing their disbelief and anger at the allegations, while others derided the anger, claiming it was a joke made in poor taste.

Whatever the case, Pathan's comments regarding hookah sessions are just the tip of the iceberg in what is either a serious allegation of discriminatory practices by a former captain, or a poorly thought-out joke that has fallen flat.

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