WATCH: Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh address long-standing jealousy speculations between them

In a candid conversation, Indian cricket legends Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh recently addressed the long-standing belief that one was jealous of the other. Opening up on the topic for the first time together, they shared honest reflections and cleared the air surrounding their supposed rivalry.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh address jealousy narrative

In a video posted on Ashwin’s YouTube channel, the veteran spinner addressed the long-standing perception that Harbhajan is jealous of me, Ashwin also pointed out how people project their own perspectives and asked Harbhajan to reflect on the narrative surrounding their supposed rivalry.

“This whole jealousy bit. Before I allow you to answer that, let me clarify something. People look at everything from their perspective. For example, if they are passing a comment on me, they believe that others would see the world through their eyes. This comment that you are jealous of this person who is interviewing you today, what would that be about, Bhajji pa,” Ashwin asked Harbhajan.

Responding to Ashwin, Harbhajan dismissed the jealousy claims, stating that they had shared a long conversation and questioned whether he came across as the kind of person who would hold such feelings.

“Do you think I am jealous of you? You are sitting with me today, and we have spoken at length. Do you think I am that kind of person?,” said Harbhajan.

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Ashwin also opens on his retirement because of Washington Sundar

Even if someone feels jealous at one point, Ashwin said it is justified and not something to be taken the wrong way, as such emotions are only natural and human. He added that some people believe he retired because of Washington Sundar, who is now in the thick of things, but clarified that all of this is merely others’ perspective.

“Even if you are jealous at one point, it is justified. That is my point. I would never take it the wrong way because we are all human. Naturally, it is bound to be like that. Some people believe I retired because of Washington Sundar. He is in the thick of things now. All of this is the perspective of others,” Ashwin further said.