'Remaining 10 were having lassi?': Harbhajan Singh on MS Dhoni getting credit for India's 2011 World Cup win
Harbhajan Singh took a dig at MS Dhoni over him getting credit for 2011 World Cup win.
The memorable 2011 ODI World Cup triumph is one of the greatest moments in the history of Indian cricket. MS Dhoni-led India had defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in a thrilling final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to bring an end to a 28-year-long drought for India's second ODI World Cup trophy.
In the final, India chased down the target of 276 runs with the help of two exceptional knocks from Gautam Gambhir and skipper Dhoni. While Gambhir set the stage for India's win with a stunning 97 off 122 balls, Dhoni slammed an unbeaten 91 off 79 balls to bag the Man of the Match award in the memorable summit clash.
Besides his unbeaten 91, Dhoni's iconic six to finish off the run chase against Sri Lanka in the final is etched in the memories of every Indian cricket fan. The former India captain has often been lauded by many for his exceptional leadership and amazing knock in the final which helped India win the 2011 ODI World Cup.
However, Dhoni getting praised for India's World Cup win hasn't gone down well with several former cricketers who were part of the World Cup-winning side. Recently, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh questioned Dhoni getting all the credit for India's 2011 World Cup triumph and asked if the other ten players were there just to 'drink lassi'.
Also Read:Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Shivam Dube, compares him with Yuvrajafter stunning knock against RCB
It all started when former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif pointed out how Delhi Capitals had played their first-ever IPL final under now-KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer in 2020. Harbhajan didn't quite agree with Kaif's comments and asked - “Were the rest of the players playing gulli-danda?" before he went on to bring up the example of Dhoni getting credit for India's 2011 World Cup victory.
)
Lift accident? Maintenance, builders & makers are ALL liable now, rules Supreme Court: 3 major regulations | WION Decodes
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
Delhi Consumer Court fines Indian Railways Rs 25,000 for making RAC passengers share one blanket
)
Who is Ruchika Singh, booked for using foul language against PM Modi at Jantar Mantar protests?
)
60,000 migrants from Morocco flood Spain's Ceuta, EU calls influx unacceptable, Trump warns US
)
'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
)
India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
August 2025 movie release calendar: Toxic, Batwara 1947, Awarapan 2 and all big-ticket films hitting theatres
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why do iPhones have fewer megapixels than many Android phones?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How the S-400 turns the sky into a no-fly zone
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
'Fifth-generation fighters': Can the S-400 shoot down an F-35?
)
Trump, Putin kissing in Amsterdam? Pride parade’s ‘couple’ goes viral | WATCH
)
NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police blocks 480 Pakistan-based handles spreading 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 openers with fastest ODI centuries, check who tops list
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why are iPhones so expensive compared to Android phones?
)
At least 3 killed in mass shooting at Idaho restaurant, shocking video of gunman open firing with AR-style rifle surfaces
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
)
Ancient DNA reveals mix of Tibetan and North Indian ancestry
)
India-China reopen Nathu La route, reviving historic Silk Route trade corridor
)
‘Satanic’ chainsaw-wielding rescue bot leaves internet divided: ‘Those eyes are horrifying’
)
German anatomist 'Dr Death's' family to grant his creepy last wish
)
US offers $15mn reward to dismantle alleged IRGC drone funding network
)
Ariana Grande's Petal video fuels debate as fans voice concern over her appearance
)
Have 7,000 Karnataka students tested positive for HIV? Here's the truth
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
)
Did Araghchi agree to open Hormuz to stop Trump’s planned US strikes on Iran? What we know
)
Kim Kardashian shares sweet moment with boyfriend Lewis Hamilton during summer vacation
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
)
Nick Jonas' July photo dump featuring Priyanka Chopra and Malti Marie leaves fans gushing over family bond
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian jets use heavier steel compared to US jets
)
Hrithik Roshan reacts to 'sorry Hrithik' trend, Kangana Ranaut slams him, mentions Saba Azad: 'You are in a committed relationship'
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian fighter pilots wear blue flight suits compared to US pilots
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How often does an S-400 need maintenance?
)
‘US is locked and loaded’: Trump calls off Iran attack but sets THESE conditions
“When Australia wins the World Cup, the headlines are: ‘Australia won the World Cup’. When India won the World Cup at that time, everyone said, ‘MS Dhoni won the World Cup. Toh baaki ke 10 waha lassi peene gaye the (Were the remaining ten drinking lassi there)? What did the other 10 players do? What did Gautam Gambhir do?" -Harbhajan said.
"It’s a team game. When 7-8 players play well only then only your team will progress," the former India spinner added.
Watch video:
The playing XI that played the final of the 2011 World Cup never played together again for the Indian team. Only Dhoni, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and Suresh Raina from the 2011 World Cup squad were part of the team's World Cup squad in 2015. India had reached the semi-finals at the 2015 ODI World Cup where they lost against Australia to bow out of the tournament.
Dhoni, who led India to memorable triumphs at the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy, remains the only captain to have won all three major limited-over ICC trophies as a skipper.