Tanvir Ahmed slams Harbhajan Singh (Source: @Shanu_3010/x.com, @Ik80818114/x.com)
There are still more than 24 hours left for the India-Pakistan match, but the battle of words has already ignited. Tanvir Ahmed and Harbhajan Singh’s fiery exchange is taking the rivalry to a whole new level even before the first ball is bowled.
After the Indian spinner lashed out at the Pakistani star, Tanvir Ahmed came up with another sharp reply. Hitting out at Harbhajan Singh, the pacer accused him of being “double-faced,” escalating the war of words.
Tanvir Ahmed takes a brutal swipe at Harbhajan Singh
Over the years, the India-Pakistan face-offs have spread unreal drama as they not only deliver on-field fiery moments as the temperature rises, but also off the field. After countless dramasm the arch-rivals are set to clash again on the big stage of the T20 World Cup 2026, but the war started even before the players hit the boundary.
Former Pakistani pacer Tanvir Ahmed always grabbed controversy with his explosive comments, and this time, his shocking claim on former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh turned heads. However, Harbhajan refused to stay silent and hit back with a sharp response, intensifying the heated exchange.
But the drama went deeper as Tanvir Ahmed came back with another shocking claim, escalating the feud to a new level. Replying to Harbhajan Singh’s fiery outburst, Ahmed accused him of being double-faced and issued a stern warning, saying he would tear the Indian spinner apart next time.
“You are a double-faced person; you did a handshake with Usman Tariq, and you do commentary with Pakistani players but tell your Indian players to not shake hands with Pakistani players in the Asia Cup. I am respecting you this time, if you will talk about me next time then I will also tear you apart,” he said.
How the Tanvir-Harbhajan war of words explodes out of nowhere
Over the years, the international relationship between India and Pakistan worsened, over the time and cricket faced its immediate impact. While the fierce on-field contests continue to captivate fans, the off-field flashpoints add extra spice to the rivalry. Recently, the ongoing heated exchange between Tanvir Ahmed and Harbhajan Singh added another layer to the rivalry.
It all started when Tanvir accused Harbhajan Singh, saying he always hangs out with the Pakistani players. That didn’t sit well with the Indian spinner as he fired back with a sharp reply. Harbhajan hit out at the former pacer and made it clear that his interactions with Pakistani cricketers are purely professional, stemming from his broadcasting duties in the ILT20.
The blockbuster battle awaits in T20 World Cup 2026
Whenever India and Pakistan collide on the biggest stage, the cricketing world pauses to soak in the electric atmosphere. But the ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup witnessed a whole different side of it as Pakistan’s boycott drama of the clash against India added an extra layer to it.
After the Men in Green revised their decision, fans are set to watch another new chapter of the historic rivalry. In recent years, the contest has come under scrutiny as Pakistan repeatedly fall short against their arch-rivals across formats. In the T20 World Cup, the Men in Blue are clearly standing as favourite.
Since the inaugural season in 2007, Team India dominated their rivals as Pakistan had nightmares in the tournament. Out of eight faceoffs, Team India registered seven victories, and Pakistan registered their lone win in 2021. As a fresh chapter unfolds on February 15, both sides step in, desperate to seize bragging rights and a crucial victory.
