‘Got Nothing Against You,’ Harbhajan to Ashwin After Pitch Debate

The off-spinners cleared the air after Harbhajan’s comment on pitches becoming more spin-friendly.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh on Monday sought to clear the air after the latter’s tweet prompted a debate about spin-friendliness of pitches.

During the Indore Test, Harbhajan had tweeted in response to one of his followers:

Only 2 in my 103 tests.. Kumble and my test wicket count would have been something else if we got wickets like last 4 years we playing on👊 https://t.co/fvkdVw1I1v

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 9, 2016

This led to media asking questions to skipper Virat Kohli on whether pitches have become more spin-friendly.

Ashwin on Monday took to Twitter trying to stop a controversy breaking out over his alleged differences with Harbhajan.

@harbhajan_singh has been an inspiration nd I started bowling off spin only after seeing the 2001 series.This banter going on is unhealthy

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 17, 2016

By pitting players against each other we aren't going to gain anything but just a juicy headline.Lets respect ppl and keep the game healthy🙏

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 17, 2016

In response, Harbhajan tweeted:

Dear got nothing against you. For some reasons my words are misconstrued. Wish you nothing but the best ✌️ Keep the flag high! God bless 😇 https://t.co/flIqJYDT4y

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 17, 2016

(With inputs from PTI.)