The old “hookah” remark involving MS Dhoni and Irfan Pathan has once again sparked chatter online. A netizen took to his recent X post and brought the topic up. In response, the former cricketer gave a savage reply that instantly went viral. To say that netizens are astounded with his witty comeback would be a sheer understatement.
Irfan Pathan’s perfect reply to netizen on Hookah remark goes viral
On 3rd September, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan took to X and wished Mohammad Shami on his birthday. Sharing his warm wishes, he wrote,
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“Wishing the seam king @MdShami11 a very happy birthday. Looking forward to see your bowling for India again soon. Have a great one.”
Have a look at it,
Wishing the seam king @MdShami11 a very happy birthday. Looking forward to see your bowling for India again soon. Have a great one. pic.twitter.com/1fUCtUN7Ki
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 3, 2025
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While most fans joined in the celebration, one user with the handle @akshatgoel1408 decided to bring up the old hookah controversy in the comments. He wrote,
“Pathan bhai woh hookey ka kya hua???”
Pathan bhai woh hookey ka kya hua???
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) September 3, 2025
Instead of ignoring the remark, Irfan Pathan chose to give a witty comeback.
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Replying to the netizen, he wrote,
“Mein or @msdhoni sath Beth kar pienge ;).”
Mein or @msdhoni sath Beth kar pienge;)
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 3, 2025
This savage response immediately went viral across social media. Fans were left both amused and surprised by Irfan’s choice of words, and the clever reply sparked a wave of reactions online.
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Here is how netizens reacted to the witty yet savage response by Irfan Pathan
Netizens quickly flooded the comment section with mixed reactions. They reacted in different ways, some were surprised and even doubted if it was Irfan’s real account, while others felt he should have given this reply much earlier. Many also added funny comments, making the post even more entertaining.
Have a look at some worth-checking out comments,
Ye official account hai na koi btao
Ye sach me bol rhe hai kya??— (@savi74522291) September 3, 2025
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@msdhoni ke liye bahut bana liye…ab selection lena hai toh @ShubmanGill ke liye banao
— MOZOO GAMING (@mozoo26) September 3, 2025
Ab kya fayda bhai pehle pina chahiye tha
— Anas Ahamad Khan (@anasahamad_01) September 4, 2025
Waah irfan bhai acha jawab diya ghatiya insano ko jo apne pr ke karan rumour bna dete hai
— ANKIT SINGH (@ANKITSINGH5252) September 3, 2025
@IrfanPathan koyla mere se le jana bhai
— Prakash Singh Dhoni (@PrakashSin90315) September 3, 2025
Nah man this is embarrassing
— Kohlistic (@Kohlistic18) September 3, 2025
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Haha perfect reply
— Anil Menon (@AnilMen17986451) September 3, 2025
Abb to Irfan bhai ki baate sach lagne lagi hai purane news aur photos dekh ke pic.twitter.com/NJGr23SBRz
— Jigyasunath (@nathism101) September 3, 2025
Ab kya fayda irfan bhai
Jab bola tab to kiya nhi— Bam bahadur panchayat wale (@Bambahadur02) September 4, 2025
What is the Hookah controversy involving MS Dhoni and Irfan Pathan?
The “hookah controversy” involving MS Dhoni and Irfan Pathan comes from an old interview clip of Pathan that resurfaced years later and went viral. In that interaction with SportsTak, Pathan recalled the challenges he faced during his career and hinted that Dhoni smoked hookah and preferred players who joined him in those sessions. This comment instantly stirred a storm on social media, sparking heated debates and fan wars.
The controversy grew because Pathan linked it with his own experiences of getting limited chances, especially recalling the 2008 CB series when he confronted Dhoni over reports that the captain was unhappy with his bowling. The old clip reignited discussions around whether personal preferences had any role in cricketing decisions during that period.
Interestingly, in the same interview, Pathan also gave a clarification. He said,
“I don’t have a habit of setting up hookah in someone’s room or talking about this. Everyone knows. Sometimes if you don’t speak about it, it’s better. A cricketer’s job is to perform on the field and that is what I used to focus on.”
Check it out,
Ms dhoni used to select those players who set hukka for him, i denied and i got dropped – Irfan Pathan pic.twitter.com/tlbFPvYZNU
— Popa (@rafalekohli) September 1, 2025
What are your thoughts on the perfect response made by Irfan Pathan on the age-old Hookah controversy that is now going viral? Do share your thoughts via the comments below.
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