Why is Hookah trending? Irfan Pathan's shocking statement on MS Dhoni's team selection sparks meme fest

MS Dhoni is one of the finest cricketers India has ever produced. The captain of the Indian cricket team and Chennai Super Kings, his cricketing acumen and captaincy skills are revered around the world. However, his career has not been free of controversies. Irfan Pathan who was one of the good all-rounders of Indian cricket in the 2000's era has spoken about how his career ended allegedly due to MS Dhoni's views of his cricketing skills. He had played his last match in 2012 after taking five wickets in a great show of bowling. Many felt that MS Dhoni could have managed Irfan Pathan's career in a better manner. Of late, many former cricketers have come forward and spoken about how their careers were impacted by who was the captain and coach of the team.

Irfan Pathan said he once had a candid chat with MS Dhoni in 2008 asking him if he was indeed displeased with his bowling skills. He said he had heard this from the media and wanted to confirm it from the horse's mouth. MS Dhoni told him that was not the case and everything was as per the plans. He said he took reassurance from this. At the same time, he said he did not like the idea of constantly seeking validation or advice from MS Dhoni as it felt unnecessary and detrimental for his confidence and self-respect.

Then, he said that he is not someone who will set up the hookah for MS Dhoni. Irfan Pathan said he would stay away from gossip or idle chatter. Hookah has been trending on X and there are a number of memes. Here is a look at some of the funniest ones.

MS Dhoni is one of the finest cricketers India has ever produced. The captain of the Indian cricket team and Chennai Super Kings, his cricketing acumen and captaincy skills are revered around the world. However, his career has not been free of controversies. Irfan Pathan who was one of the good all-rounders of Indian cricket in the 2000's era has spoken about how his career ended allegedly due to MS Dhoni's views of his cricketing skills. He had played his last match in 2012 after taking five wickets in a great show of bowling. Many felt that MS Dhoni could have managed Irfan Pathan's career in a better manner. Of late, many former cricketers have come forward and spoken about how their careers were impacted by who was the captain and coach of the team.

Irfan Pathan said he once had a candid chat with MS Dhoni in 2008 asking him if he was indeed displeased with his bowling skills. He said he had heard this from the media and wanted to confirm it from the horse's mouth. MS Dhoni told him that was not the case and everything was as per the plans. He said he took reassurance from this. At the same time, he said he did not like the idea of constantly seeking validation or advice from MS Dhoni as it felt unnecessary and detrimental for his confidence and self-respect.

Then, he said that he is not someone who will set up the hookah for MS Dhoni. Irfan Pathan said he would stay away from gossip or idle chatter. Hookah has been trending on X and there are a number of memes. Here is a look at some of the funniest ones.