Former Pakistan pacer Tanvir Ahmed has launched a scathing counterattack on Harbhajan Singh, accusing the Indian spinner of hypocrisy and double standards after their public feud spiraled into a full-blown war of words.

The conflict began when Tanvir criticised Harbhajan over an interview with Pakistani cricketer Usman Tariq during the ILT20. Harbhajan responded with a strongly-worded video where he called Tanvir a “tuccha insaan” (petty human being) and used language that many considered below the belt.

Not one to back down, Tanvir released a fresh video hitting back at the former India off-spinner with pointed accusations about his professional conduct and personal integrity.

“You say you’re doing commentary, but then you ask the broadcasters that you will ignore Usman Tariq. Tu dogla aadmi hai (You’re a two-faced person),” Tanvir said in the video that has since gone viral on social media.

The former Pakistan international, who played five Tests, two ODIs and one T20I, questioned Harbhajan’s contradictory stance toward Pakistani cricketers.

“You tell Indian players not to shake hands with Pakistani players, yet you sit in commentary with Pakistani players. If you call yourself an honest man, you should have clearly said that you wouldn’t stand with him, talk to him, or shake hands with him. Either don’t do commentary with Pakistani players, or if you choose to do it, then be prepared to hear such criticism,” he added.

Tanvir went on to challenge Harbhajan’s claim about his lack of manners, turning the accusation back on the Indian legend.

“You’re accusing me of having no manners, but first look at yourself. You’ve played more cricket than I have, now tell me about your own manners. The words you used for me in your video, I have never spoken like that about you,” Tanvir stated.

The Pakistani cricketer made it clear he was showing restraint this time but warned Harbhajan against repeating his harsh language in future.

“And the things you said about me at the end of your video, this time I’m showing restraint and respect. But if you repeat this again, I won’t stay quiet. I’ll respond strongly and show you exactly what manners I have, or don’t have. Keep that in mind,” he warned.