In a shocking development, former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has found himself in hot water. Harbhajan Singh was reportedly seen dining at a Pakistani restaurant in Birmingham just hours before the India vs. Pakistan clash in the ongoing World Championship of Legends 2025 (WCL 2025).
This incident triggered a backlash on social media, especially after the high-voltage match between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan was called off due to growing tensions between the two nations. The India Champions squad, led by World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh, had several cricketing icons like Shikhar Dhawan, Yusuf and Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, and Varun Aaron.
Harbhajan Singh dines at a Pakistani eatery hours before the India vs Pakistan match gets cancelled
However, the much-hyped clash in the ongoing WCL 2025 was cancelled after the Indian players decided not to face the Pakistan Champions due to the “current geopolitical situation and prevailing tensions” between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor.
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Tensions have been running high since the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April. After the terror attack, Indians demanded a complete boycott of Pakistan, whether it is in Bollywood or sports. Hours after fans showed fury on social media over the WCL 2025 clash, Harbhajan Singh’s casual outing at a Pakistani eatery was enough to spark fury online.
A picture is going viral on social media, where Harbhajan Singh was seen posing happily at a Pakistani restaurant named Lal Qila in Birmingham, leaving the fans furious at him. They have been questioning the timing and sensitivity of the former Indian spinner’s visit to the Pakistani eatery, especially when emotions are running high and cricket diplomacy is at stake.
Harbhajan Singh slammed by fans after being caught at a Pakistani Restaurant in England
While Harbhajan Singh has not commented on the incident, his visit added more fire to an already heated situation. Now, fans have been slamming the former cricketer for his shameless act.
Sharing the viral post, one user posted on X: “Harbajhan Singh pulls out of the game against Pakistan tomorrow to show solidarity with India. But where was @harbhajan_singh’s solidarity last night when he was eating at a Pakistani restaurant?”
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Harbajhan Singh pulls out of the game against Pakistan tomorrow to show solidarity with India. But where was @harbhajan_singh solidarity last night when he was eating at a Pakistani restaurant?🥴🧐🤨 #DoubleStandards #INDvPAK #IndianCricket #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/dkn622rUf9
— Haroon (@hazharoon) July 19, 2025
Another user tweeted: “Boycotted to play against Pakistan, but had dinner at a Pakistani restaurant last night as per reports. @harbhajan_singh Explanation needed 🤣 #WCL2025 @SAfridiOfficial.”
Boycotted to play against Pakistan but
Had dinner at a Pakistani restaurant last night as per reports. @harbhajan_singh Explanation needed 🤣 #WCL2025 @SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/aMlCpKwP2Q— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) July 19, 2025
Even one journalist took a brutal dig at Harbhajan by saying, “But he didn’t boycott the free food at the Pakistani restaurant last night.”
But didn’t boycott the free food at the Pakistani restaurant last night. https://t.co/v9f8QVYNyX pic.twitter.com/6MZmBvmeVD
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) July 19, 2025
Harbajhan Singh pulls out of the game against Pakistan tomorrow to show solidarity with India. But where was @harbhajan_singh solidarity last night when he was eating at a Pakistani restaurant?🥴🧐🤨 #DoubleStandards #INDvPAK #IndianCricket #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/dkn622rUf9
— Haroon (@hazharoon) July 19, 2025
Match is Cancelled against Pakistan, just to show off patriotism.
But Harbhajan is enjoying Non Veg food in Pakistani restaurant in Birmingham. pic.twitter.com/CRMDhS0zvf
— Cric Uneeb (@Cric_Uneeb) July 20, 2025
Refused to play against Pakistan but had dinner at a Pakistani restaurant the same night? 😂
Make it make sense, @harbhajan_singh.
Patriotism ends at the dinner table?? 🤡 pic.twitter.com/pHiq6exSDi— S O H A I L👓 ( سہیل ) (@Msohailsays) July 20, 2025
WCL 2025 begins with a bang, but India awaits the first game
Meanwhile, the second edition of the World Championship of Legends 2025 (WCL 2025) kicked off on July 18 in Birmingham, bringing the former icons back into action. So far, three matches have taken place, with Pakistan featuring in the tournament opener.
However, India was set to begin its campaign on Sunday against Pakistan, but the match was cancelled. The tournament features six teams, and each team will face the others once in the league stage. The top four teams from the first round will then move on to the semi-finals, scheduled for July 31.
The World Championship of Legends 2025 final will be played on August 2. The matches are being held across four English cities—Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester, and Leeds.
