Arguably India's premier spinner in his heyday, out-of-favour Harbhajan Singh is left to ply his trade in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL). The last time he represented Team India was back in March 2016 when they played against minnows United Arab Emirates (UAE).

But, despite being away from international cricket, Bhajji has not forgotten how to get the better of the opposition - something that was left for a poor Twitter user to find.

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The Indian off-spinner, who is representing Punjab in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, shared a photo of himself bowling in the nets on 22 November. While everyone was elated to see the Turbanator's return to the field, one particular Twitter user had a different opinion on his post.

Back to the basicsð3ï¸â£ð®ð³ðâ pic.twitter.com/wmZKKkwpOo

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 22, 2017

Replying to Bhajji's post, the user wrote: "As the saying goes 'U can't teach an old dog new tricks' Bhajji ur best days r over realise it n call it a day. Retire with grace from international cricket. Dont make a fool of iurself like some of ur predecessors. Is all I can say".

As the saying goes "U can't teach an old dog new tricks"Bhajji ur best days r over realise it n call it a day.Retire with grace from international cricket.Dont make a fool of iurself like some of ur predecessors.is all I can say.

— Noel Smith (@NoelSmith58) November 22, 2017

The comments were surely uncalled for and the Indian spinner, too, wasted no time in returning the favour. Irked by the comments, Bhajji replied back: "Old dog like u can only bark. so plz continue to do that. this is what u have learn I think all ur life. you have already lost the battle coz u have given up on learning new things. everyday there is new thing to learn. Provided we want to learn. dont teach others ur ways".

Old dog like u can only bark..so plz continue to do that.this is what u have learn I think all ur life..you have already lost the battle coz u have given up on learning new things.everyday there is new thing to learn. Provided we want to learn.dont teach others ur ways https://t.co/anTNHCeBxy

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 22, 2017

If Harbhajan's befitting reply wasn't enough, his fans made sure that the Twitter troll will now think twice before targetting Bhajji.

actually who the hell is this Noel Smith ??

— Anand XP (@anandxp) November 22, 2017

Noel smith is a person who is in desperate need for more followers. ðð

— adithya_24 (@Vinayadithya1) November 22, 2017

Can't stop laughing at this tweet! I Guess, Mr. Smith advertises himself by tweeting on famous personalities! There is a freedom of expression but not at the stake someone's personality defamation.

— Nagaraj Shilavantar (@icanshilu) November 22, 2017

Noel Chacha aap apne balon mein rang laga lo ... though it will not change your bedroom performance as you never practiced the basics, but you might feel a little better ;-)

— BSTL ð¨ð¦ð¦ðº~~~~~~ (@1804BSTL) November 22, 2017

Who is this old haggard, frustrated sounding shit. Calling himself a professional. Weird things can happen here

— AD (@aj_dhyani) November 22, 2017