IPL 2026: Harbhajan Singh's 'Choose One As Dad' Reply To X User's '3 Clowns' Remark Sparks Outrage

Former Indian spinner turned commentator Harbhajan Singh hilariously responded to the X user who mocked him, Virender Sehwag, and Aakash Chopra during the IPL 2026 opener between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 29.

Harbhajan was part of the Hindi commentary panel of the IPL 2026 official broadcaster, alongside fellow former Indian cricketers Sehwag and Chopra, for the opening match between the RCB and SRH, instantly making the exchange go viral.

The former Indian spinner is part of the Hindi commentary panel, which features Ravichandran Ashwin, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Suresh Raina, Virendra Sehwag, and Aakash Chopra for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) Season, bringing a mix of expert analysis and entertaining banter to viewers.

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Harbhajan's Response X User's Troll

Amid the IPL 2026 opener between the RCB and SRH, an X user, by the name of 'Vivek' (@Dhoniifan7), took a dig at Harbhajan Singh, Akash Chopra, and Virender Sehwag, who were commentating live together as part of their Hindi commentary duties.

Taking to his X handle, Vivek shared the screenshot of the trio sitting on the couch during the commentary and wrote, 'These three clowns, poking fun at the former Indian cricketers during the IPL 2026 opening match commentary.

However, Harbhajan, who is known for his quick wit on and off the field, fired back at the troll on X, humorously saying to choose one of them as“dad,” in a playful retort to the comment.

“Inme se ek ko papa chun le,” the former Indian spinner wrote. (Choose one of them as 'dad'.)

Harbhajan Singh's witty comeback to the troll instantly went viral on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), with fans sharing and reacting to his humorous retort. The former Indian spinner has been a part of IPL commentary since 2022, known for his quick wit, engaging insights, and entertaining interactions both on and off the field.

Harbhajan Singh's Response Receives Backlash

Though Harbhajan Singh gave a witty response to the X user who trolled him, Virender Sehwag, and Aakash Chopra, the comment sparked reactions on social media, with fans sharing and discussing the humorous exchange.

Taking to their X handles, fans and cricket enthusiasts slammed Harbhajan for humorously responding to the troll rather than addressing genuine criticism about the quality of Hindi commentary, calling his comeback unprofessional, below the belt, and urging him and the panel to focus on improving their commentary skills.

@JioHotstar @StarSportsIndia @reliancejio This is the language of your one of commentary panel member. Please take strict action of taking the genuine criticism and work on improving themselves...he is using such vulgar language don't want to see such guys on tv.

- Chirag Goyal (@chiraggoyal2734) March 29, 2026

Bro isntead of behaving like a child, try to improve your commenatry. Seriously hindi commentary standards was not so bad ever before you guys @harbhajan_singh @cricketaakash @virendersehwag

- Tapu Jethalal Tendulkar (@abnegi1404) March 29, 2026

Do you yourself remember when was last time you talked about Cricket whole commentary either mocking each other or appreciating yourself sidhu he doesn't talk even 1% of cricket just sayari sayari sayari..Frustrated of this

- Hardik (@HardikK43943) March 29, 2026

What papa chun le?, instead of improving your commentary. You are mocking someone who is trolling you for just your work

- Harsh shekhawat (@wordofshekhawat) March 29, 2026

Learn to accept criticism. He is actually right, you guys are pathetic in commentary. I just watched yesterday's highlight, and on every six, you guys were doing ooooo, oohohoho, ooohhhoo technical, nothing.

- Darshan (@darshan_ramani_) March 29, 2026

Mr. Tubonator is under influence of alcohol and abusing and humiliating anyone out there who is questioning the low level of Hindi Commentary being done by him and others in the IPL.

- Mamta Kumari (@mamtabhumihar) March 29, 2026

@StarSportsIndia @IPL @BCCI what is this behaviour from you panelist these morons don't deserve to be on a commentary panel. Take proper action against them ASAP

- PAWAN DUKIYA (@pwnprakash) March 29, 2026

Harbhajan doesn't even act as he is a Celebrity to every criticism and that too in such a manner below the belt seen any other Indian Star behaving like this.

- The Info Ledger (@theinfoledger) March 29, 2026

See, the language of a professional cricketer, rather than cursing him, improve ur commentry skills

- Bihar_se_hai (@Bihar_se_hai) March 29, 2026

Because of you guys, people have stopped listening to Hindi commentary. And here, instead of improving your skills, you are taking pride in insulting people by reacting on his post, you just proved his point.

- Avinash Kumar (@iavi_kr) March 29, 2026

This is not what we expect from you paaji!!People will criticize if it's not good, no one is doubting your cricketing skills. You're a legend and always will be are not the same with commentary with more cricketing talks and do some homework like Ian Bishop.

- Tobu Bolta hai (@TobuAnnaSpeaks) March 29, 2026

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru kick-started the IPL title defence with a six-wicket win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru. With a 202-run target. RCB chased it down with 26 balls to spare or in 15.4 overs, making the fastest 200+ run chase in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Virat Kohli led the batting with an unbeaten 69-run knock, including 5 fours and as many sixes, at a strike rate of 181.58 to help the RCB chase down the target. His 101-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal (61 off 26 balls) for the second wicket and then a 53-run stand for the third wicket with skipper Rajat Patidar (31 off 12 balls) laid the foundation for an easy run chase.

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