Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Irfan Pathan Addresses Dhoni 'Hookah' Controversy
Former cricketer Irfan Pathan responded to a resurfaced video from five years ago where he made a comment about MS Dhoni.
The comment alluded to his exclusion from the Indian cricket team and implied he did not set up 'hookahs'.
The clip went viral, suggesting Pathan criticized Dhoni.
Pathan clarified the video's context on 'X', implying the narrative was twisted.
He also suggested a PR lobby was at play.
Pathan has a seemingly improved relationship with Dhoni, and a recent social media post indicates his admiration.
Irfan Pathan addressed the 'Hookah' controversy surrounding a comment.
Pathan's comment, made five years ago, went viral.
Many fans speculated Pathan took a dig at MS Dhoni.
Pathan stated his comments were twisted and taken out of context.
Pathan implied a PR lobby was at play.
- Who
- Irfan Pathan
- What
- Addressed the 'Hookah' controversy and his exclusion from Team India.
- When
- 2020 (Original comment), recently (Addressal)
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To clarify his comments and refute media twisting.
- Person
- Irfan Pathan
- Event
- Hookah controversy
- Main Subject
- Exclusion from Team India
- Reference
- 2008 Australia series
- Pathan's Claim
- Statements twisted, PR lobby at play
- Pathan's Relationship with Dhoni
- Improved over time
Sources
‘Mahi bhai was still hurling abuses…’: Dhoni’s former teammate recalls rare incident when he lost his cool
'He lost his cool, abused me': Former CSK star reveals rare moment when MS Dhoni exploded in anger
Irfan Pathan Breaks Silence On MS Dhoni 'Hookah' Controversy; Suggests 'PR Lobby' At Play