MS Dhoni spends more time with Esports than cricket, says Harbhajan Singh at Award Ceremony for World Esports Cup
2 years, 10 months ago

MS Dhoni spends more time with Esports than cricket, says Harbhajan Singh at Award Ceremony for World Esports Cup

India Today  

World Cup-winning India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh shed light on MS Dhoni's love for Esports during the virtual award ceremony for World Esports Cup, Harbhajan said most of the Indian cricketers love Esports and spend time playing a wide range of games online. Harbhajan along with former Pakistan captain, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Bollywood star Manisha Koirala graced the gala virtual awards ceremony of South East Asia’s premier tri-nation Esports tournament, the World Esports Cup. We cricketers also used to form teams and play these first-person shooter games online," Harbhajan told India Today Gaming. The inaugural edition of this tri-nation cup was held completely online and the three-month-long tournament registered a total viewership of 130 million+ video views across the social channels of India Today Gaming.

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

Cricket legends from India and Pakistan, Harbhajan Singh and Inzamam-ul-Haq and Bollywood star Manisha Koirala graced the gala virtual awards ceremony of South East Asia's premier tri-nation esports tournament, World Esports Cup. But it was Total Gaming, India's top Free Fire team that emerged winners and lifted the tri-nation cup title. I am really thankful to cricket legends Harbhajan Singh …

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India Today  

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Live Mint  

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