July 20th 2024.
The world of cricket was recently buzzing with a controversial comparison made by a Pakistani fan and journalist, Farid Khan. In a post on social media platform X, he dared to compare Pakistan's wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan with the legendary former Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. This sparked a heated debate among fans, with many expressing their opinions on the matter.
Farid Khan, who claims to have worked for various prestigious cricket organizations, posed the question to his followers: "MS Dhoni or Mohammad Rizwan? Who is better? Tell me honestly." His post caught the attention of former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who was quick to express his outrage at the comparison. He responded with a scathing remark, "What r u smoking nowadays???" Clearly, Harbhajan was not pleased with this comparison and deemed it unworthy of a response.
In his response, Harbhajan dismissed the question as silly and stated that Dhoni is still the best in the world when it comes to wicketkeeping. He even went on to say that no one comes close to Dhoni's skills behind the stumps. "Even if you ask Rizwan, he will give an honest answer and admit that Dhoni is far ahead of him," said Harbhajan. He also had some kind words for Rizwan, acknowledging him as a talented player who always plays with intent. However, he firmly stated that the comparison was wrong, and Dhoni remains the number one wicketkeeper in the world.
Harbhajan's response caused quite a stir among fans, with many agreeing with his sentiments. In his illustrious career, Dhoni has taken 256 catches and made 38 stumpings in Test matches, and 321 catches and 123 stumpings in One-day internationals. He has also been a consistent performer with the bat, scoring 4,876 runs in Tests at an average of 38.09, with six centuries and 33 half-centuries to his name.
On the other hand, Rizwan has taken 78 catches and made three stumpings in 30 Test matches. In ODIs, he has managed to take the same number of 76 catches and three stumpings. He also has a decent record with the bat, scoring 1616 runs in Tests at an average of 40.4, including two centuries and nine half-centuries.
In conclusion, while Rizwan may be a talented player, the comparison with Dhoni seems unjustified. Dhoni's impressive record and unmatched skills behind the stumps make him stand out as the best wicketkeeper in the world, even today.
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