"Sitting and drinking with Dhoni, according to Irfan Pathan's playful retort, in response to the five-year-old hookah controversy"

In a recent development, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has spoken out about his past comment regarding MS Dhoni and hookah, which has recently resurfaced on social media.

In an interview with SportsTak years ago, Pathan had mentioned that it was common knowledge that he and Dhoni shared hookah sessions. This comment sparked controversy, igniting discussions online about team dynamics under Dhoni's captaincy.

Pathan, who played his final international game in 2012 and announced his retirement at the age of 35 in 2020, has now addressed the controversy. He suggested potential PR motives and fan conflicts might be behind the reemergence of the hookah video online.

The controversy was sparked by Pathan's claim that Dhoni smoked hookah and preferred those who participated in those sessions with him. Some fans accused Dhoni of favoritism in team selections, while others criticized Pathan for damaging the former captain's reputation.

Pathan, who was once seen as the next significant fast-bowling all-rounder following Kapil Dev, acknowledged that he doesn't typically discuss his hookah habits but mentioned that it's common knowledge. He also recalled an earlier interaction where he confronted Dhoni about media reports regarding his displeasure with Pathan's bowling.

In a lighter vein, Pathan made a joke about the situation when a fan attempted to tease him in a birthday post for Mohammed Shami. He playfully commented that if Shami started smoking hookah, he might have a chance in the team!

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The article also includes a section on cricket gossip and IPL controversy. Persistent injuries and limited chances in the latter stages of his career hindered Pathan's advancement, but he focused on his performance on the field, as a cricketer's job is to perform. There is no publicly available information specifying which individuals are involved in the PR-lobby for the re-release of the half-decade-old video.

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"Sitting and drinking with Dhoni, according to Irfan Pathan's playful retort, in response to the five-year-old hookah controversy"