Harbhajan Singh blames media after ‘privilege’ statement against MS Dhoni goes viral

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh reacted sharply to media reports suggesting that he had a problem with Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s selection for the Champions Trophy. According to a report in NDTV, Bhajji said he doesn’t enjoy the same “privilege” that Dhoni does when it comes to team selection.

“Yes there is no doubt that Dhoni brings a lot to the table apart from his batting, whether he is in form or not. Obviously we have seen that he is not hitting the ball as well as we have seen. But he has been captain and he understands the game and having him in the middle will help lot of youngsters and people out there who are not feeling great in particular moments. So he has that edge,” said Harbhajan.

“But when it comes to me. I do feel that we are not given that sort of privilege. We too have played for 19 years and won and lost India matches. I have won two World Cups too. So this privilege is for some players, and for some it is not and I’m one of those for whom this privilege is not there. I don’t know why that is the case.

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