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{{For|other people named Harbhajan Singh|Harbhajan (disambiguation)}} | {{For|other people named Harbhajan Singh|Harbhajan (disambiguation)}} | ||
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'''Harbhajan Singh''' | '''Harbhajan Singh'''<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/in_depth/2001/india_v_australia/1224269.stm | work=BBC News | title=From zero to hero | date=16 March 2001}}</ref> (born 3 July 1980) is an Indian politician, film actor, Television Celebrity and former cricketer. He serves as a [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha|member of parliament]] in [[Rajya Sabha]],<ref name="elected">{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/punjab-from-raghav-chadha-to-harbhajan-singh-aap-s-all-5-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-2447661.html|title=From Raghav Chadha to Harbhajan Singh, AAP's all 5 candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Punjab|date=24 March 2022|website=Zee News}}</ref> and is a retired<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/jealousy-at-its-peak-twitter-attacks-harbhajan-singh-after-his-cryptic-tweet-on-australia-using-ravichandran-ashwin-doppelganger-101675574167822.html | title='Jealousy at its peak': Twitter attacks Harbhajan Singh after his cryptic tweet on Australia using Ashwin doppelganger | date=5 February 2023 }}</ref> cricketer and a cricket [[Sports commentator|commentator]]. Harbhajan played for the [[Indian national cricket team]] from 1998 - 2016 in a career spanning nearly two decades. He was a right-arm off [[spin bowling|spin bowler]]. In Indian domestic cricket he played for [[Punjab cricket team (India)|Punjab cricket team]], in IPL for [[Mumbai Indians]], Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders franchise. He is considered to be one of the best spinners of his era. He was in the World Cup-winning team of both the [[2007 T20 World Cup]] and the [[2011 Cricket World Cup]], along with the team that was one of the joint-winners of the [[2002 ICC Champions Trophy]], which was shared with Sri Lanka. | ||
He occasionally worked as captain of Mumbai Indians and captained Punjab for the 2012–13 [[Ranji Trophy]] season. Under his leadership, Mumbai won the [[2011 Champions League Twenty20]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/harbhajan-to-lead-punjab-in-ranji-trophy/29261| title=Harbhajan to lead Punjab in Ranji| publisher=Wisden India| date=3 October 2012| access-date=4 October 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823205515/http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/harbhajan-to-lead-punjab-in-ranji-trophy/29261| archive-date=23 August 2017| url-status=dead}}</ref> | He occasionally worked as captain of Mumbai Indians and captained Punjab for the 2012–13 [[Ranji Trophy]] season. Under his leadership, Mumbai won the [[2011 Champions League Twenty20]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/harbhajan-to-lead-punjab-in-ranji-trophy/29261| title=Harbhajan to lead Punjab in Ranji| publisher=Wisden India| date=3 October 2012| access-date=4 October 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823205515/http://www.wisdenindia.com/cricket-news/harbhajan-to-lead-punjab-in-ranji-trophy/29261| archive-date=23 August 2017| url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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Harbhajan made his Test and [[One Day International]] (ODI) debuts in early 1998. His career was initially affected by investigations into the [[Throwing (cricket)|legality of his bowling action]], as well as several disciplinary incidents. However, in 2001, with leading [[leg spin]]ner [[Anil Kumble]] injured, Harbhajan's career was resuscitated after Indian captain [[Sourav Ganguly]] called for his inclusion in the team; he took 32 [[wicket]]s in the following series, becoming the first Indian bowler to take a [[Hat-trick (cricket)|hat-trick]] in Test cricket.<ref name="profile">{{cite news| first = Sambit| last= Bal| author-link= Sambit Bal |title = Players and officials: Harbhajan Singh| url= http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/29264.html| work=[[Cricinfo]]| access-date =27 February 2007}}</ref> | Harbhajan made his Test and [[One Day International]] (ODI) debuts in early 1998. His career was initially affected by investigations into the [[Throwing (cricket)|legality of his bowling action]], as well as several disciplinary incidents. However, in 2001, with leading [[leg spin]]ner [[Anil Kumble]] injured, Harbhajan's career was resuscitated after Indian captain [[Sourav Ganguly]] called for his inclusion in the team; he took 32 [[wicket]]s in the following series, becoming the first Indian bowler to take a [[Hat-trick (cricket)|hat-trick]] in Test cricket.<ref name="profile">{{cite news| first = Sambit| last= Bal| author-link= Sambit Bal |title = Players and officials: Harbhajan Singh| url= http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/29264.html| work=[[Cricinfo]]| access-date =27 February 2007}}</ref> | ||
A finger injury in mid-2003 sidelined him for much of the following year, allowing Kumble to regain his place. He regained a regular position in the team in late 2007, but became the subject of more controversy. In early 2008, he was given a ban by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) for racially vilifying [[Andrew Symonds]]. The ban was revoked upon appeal, but in April, he was banned from the [[2008 Indian Premier League]] and suspended from the ODI team by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) for slapping [[Shanthakumaran Sreesanth]] after a match. | A finger injury in mid-2003 sidelined him for much of the following year, allowing Kumble to regain his place. He regained a regular position in the team in late 2007, but became the subject of more controversy. In early 2008, he was given a ban by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC) for racially vilifying [[Andrew Symonds]]. The ban was revoked upon appeal, but in April, he was banned from the [[2008 Indian Premier League]] and suspended from the ODI team by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) for slapping [[Shanthakumaran Sreesanth]] after a match. | ||
Harbhajan was conferred the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth highest civilian honour, in 2009.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web |url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |title=Padma Awards |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |date=2015 |access-date=21 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2015}}</ref> He retired from all forms of cricket in December 2021. | Harbhajan was conferred the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth highest civilian honour, in 2009.<ref name="Padma Awards">{{cite web |url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |title=Padma Awards |publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |date=2015 |access-date=21 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2015}}</ref> He retired from all forms of cricket in December 2021. | ||
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Harbhajan was caught at [[Auckland airport]] for failing to declare that he had filthy boots in his luggage. His only excuse was that he "couldn't be bothered" complying with [[New Zealand]] quarantine laws. He was fined $200 on the spot.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2002/dec/02foot.htm| title = Indians fined for entering NZ with dirty shoes | work = [[Rediff]]}}</ref> | Harbhajan was caught at [[Auckland airport]] for failing to declare that he had filthy boots in his luggage. His only excuse was that he "couldn't be bothered" complying with [[New Zealand]] quarantine laws. He was fined $200 on the spot.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2002/dec/02foot.htm| title = Indians fined for entering NZ with dirty shoes | work = [[Rediff]]}}</ref> | ||
One of his common nicknames, outside India, is ''The Turbanator'', deriving from his skill as a bowler in terminating the innings of the opposing team, and the fact that, as a [[Sikh]], he wears a [[turban]] whenever he plays.<ref>{{cite news| first=Chloe |last=Saltau |title="I'll be back", says the Turbanator| url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/12/09/1070732211286.html |work=The Age | location=Melbourne | date=10 December 2003| access-date=1 March 2007}}</ref> Among Indians, Harbhajan is more commonly known as ''bhajji''.<!--meaning? language?--><!-- HarBHAJan--><ref name="rediff"/> It was estimated in 2005 that Harbhajan was the most recognised and commercially viable Indian cricketer after [[Sachin Tendulkar]], in part due to his colourful personality and iconic turban, as well as his reputation for enjoying the celebrity social scene.<ref name="es"/> His signing for English [[county cricket|county team]] [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] in 2005, based at [[The Oval]] in [[London]], was partly attributed to his marketability. Harbhajan had generated a large personal following in the western London suburb of [[Southall]], which boasts a majority [[Punjabi Sikh|Punjabi Sikh population]], when he lived there in 1998 while training under [[Fred Titmus]].<ref name="es">{{cite news|first=Vivek| last=Chaudhary| title=Bank on Turbanator| url=https://www.questia.com/newspaper/1G1-129902969/bank-on-turbanator-harbhajan-singh-is-an-icon-in| work=[[Evening Standard]] |date=8 March 2005 |access-date=2 March 2007}}</ref> | One of his common nicknames, outside India, is ''The Turbanator'', deriving from his skill as a bowler in terminating the innings of the opposing team, and the fact that, as a [[Sikh]], he wears a [[turban]] whenever he plays.<ref>{{cite news| first=Chloe |last=Saltau |title="I'll be back", says the Turbanator| url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/12/09/1070732211286.html |work=The Age | location=Melbourne | date=10 December 2003| access-date=1 March 2007}}</ref> Among Indians, Harbhajan is more commonly known as ''bhajji''.<!--meaning? language?--><!-- HarBHAJan--><ref name="rediff"/> It was estimated in 2005 that Harbhajan was the most recognised and commercially viable Indian cricketer after [[Sachin Tendulkar]], in part due to his colourful personality and iconic turban, as well as his reputation for enjoying the celebrity social scene.<ref name="es"/> His signing for English [[county cricket|county team]] [[Surrey County Cricket Club|Surrey]] in 2005, based at [[The Oval]] in [[London]], was partly attributed to his marketability. Harbhajan had generated a large personal following in the western London suburb of [[Southall]], which boasts a majority [[Punjabi Sikh|Punjabi Sikh population]], when he lived there in 1998 while training under [[Fred Titmus]].<ref name="es">{{cite news|first=Vivek| last=Chaudhary| title=Bank on Turbanator| url=https://www.questia.com/newspaper/1G1-129902969/bank-on-turbanator-harbhajan-singh-is-an-icon-in| work=[[Evening Standard]] |date=8 March 2005 |access-date=2 March 2007}}</ref> | ||
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Harbhajan played the full [[2009 Indian Premier League]] season in South Africa, taking 12 wickets at 21.33 and an economy rate of 5.81 in 13 matches. He was one of the most economical bowlers in the competition, and took 1/9 in four overs against Punjab to win the man of the match award. He ended the season with 4/17 against Delhi, but it was not enough to prevent a four-wicket defeat.<ref name=o/> | Harbhajan played the full [[2009 Indian Premier League]] season in South Africa, taking 12 wickets at 21.33 and an economy rate of 5.81 in 13 matches. He was one of the most economical bowlers in the competition, and took 1/9 in four overs against Punjab to win the man of the match award. He ended the season with 4/17 against Delhi, but it was not enough to prevent a four-wicket defeat.<ref name=o/> | ||
During the [[2010 Indian Premier League|2010 IPL season]], he finished as the Mumbai Indian's leading wicket taker with 17 victims at an average of 22.17 helping his team to reach the final.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IPLT20.com - Indian Premier League Official Website|url=https://www.iplt20.com/stats/2010/most-runs|access-date=6 April 2021|website=Iplt20.com|language=en}}</ref> Harbhajan opened the bowling during [[2010 Indian Premier League | During the [[2010 Indian Premier League|2010 IPL season]], he finished as the Mumbai Indian's leading wicket taker with 17 victims at an average of 22.17 helping his team to reach the final.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IPLT20.com - Indian Premier League Official Website|url=https://www.iplt20.com/stats/2010/most-runs|access-date=6 April 2021|website=Iplt20.com|language=en}}</ref> Harbhajan opened the bowling during [[2010 Indian Premier League final|the final]] vs Chennai Super Kings but went wicketless and was promoted as a pinch hitter to number 4 in the batting order but could only contribute 1 run in the defeat.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Super Kings vs Mum Indians Final 2009/10 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2009-10-418064/mumbai-indians-vs-chennai-super-kings-final-419165/full-scorecard|access-date=6 April 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Harbhajan had a largely successful [[2011 Indian Premier League|2011 IPL]] as part of an effective Mumbai Indians bowling attack. He took 5 for 18 against Chennai Super Kings during the round robin part of the tournament which are the best bowling figures of any player at the Wankhede Stadium in the IPL<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Mum Indians vs Super Kings 25th match 2011 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/mumbai-indians-vs-chennai-super-kings-25th-match-501221/full-scorecard|access-date=6 April 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=6 April 2021|title=IPL records at the Wankhede Stadium|url=https://t20-head-to-head.com/ipl-records-at-the-wankhede-stadium/|access-date=6 April 2021|website=T20 Head to Head|language=en-GB}}</ref> However, the team's form faltered during the playoffs as they lost back to back matches to [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] and [[Chennai Super Kings]] to miss out on the final. | Harbhajan had a largely successful [[2011 Indian Premier League|2011 IPL]] as part of an effective Mumbai Indians bowling attack. He took 5 for 18 against Chennai Super Kings during the round robin part of the tournament which are the best bowling figures of any player at the Wankhede Stadium in the IPL<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of Mum Indians vs Super Kings 25th match 2011 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2011-466304/mumbai-indians-vs-chennai-super-kings-25th-match-501221/full-scorecard|access-date=6 April 2021|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=6 April 2021|title=IPL records at the Wankhede Stadium|url=https://t20-head-to-head.com/ipl-records-at-the-wankhede-stadium/|access-date=6 April 2021|website=T20 Head to Head|language=en-GB}}</ref> However, the team's form faltered during the playoffs as they lost back to back matches to [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] and [[Chennai Super Kings]] to miss out on the final. | ||
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==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
In March 2022, Singh was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] as one of their five candidates from the state of Punjab. He won unopposed and was officially elected as [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022 | In March 2022, Singh was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] as one of their five candidates from the state of Punjab. He won unopposed and was officially elected as [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 March 2022 |title=All five AAP nominees from Punjab elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/all-five-aap-nominees-from-punjab-elected-to-rajya-sabha-unopposed/article65256339.ece |access-date=27 March 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
On July | On 18 July 2022, Harbhajan took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha from [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] on the first day of the Monsoon session of Parliament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 July 2022 |title=Harbhajan Singh takes oath as Rajya Sabha member, shares video |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/parliament-monsoon-session-2022-harbhajan-singh-takes-oath-as-rajya-sabha-member-shares-video-101658139076374.html |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Controversies== | ==Controversies== | ||
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=== Twitter fight with Mohammad Amir === | === Twitter fight with Mohammad Amir === | ||
On 27 October 2021, Harbhajan was involved in an ugly spat with Pakistani cricketer [[Mohammad Amir]] on [[Twitter]] following [[India national cricket team|India's]] loss to Pakistan in [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Harbhajan Singh on Twitter fight with Mohammad Amir: He's a disgrace who didn't play this game fairly|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/t20-world-cup-2021/video/exclusive-harbhajan-singh-calls-mohammad-amir-a-disgrace-india-vs-pakistan-t20-wc-1870253-2021-10-27|access-date=2021 | On 27 October 2021, Harbhajan was involved in an ugly spat with Pakistani cricketer [[Mohammad Amir]] on [[Twitter]] following [[India national cricket team|India's]] loss to Pakistan in [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Harbhajan Singh on Twitter fight with Mohammad Amir: He's a disgrace who didn't play this game fairly|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/t20-world-cup-2021/video/exclusive-harbhajan-singh-calls-mohammad-amir-a-disgrace-india-vs-pakistan-t20-wc-1870253-2021-10-27|access-date=30 October 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Harbhajan Singh lashes out at Mohammad Amir in latest video|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/378548-harbhajan-singh-lashes-out-at-mohammad-amir-in-latest-video|access-date=30 October 2021|website=Geo.tv|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=27 October 2021|title=Harbhajan Singh, Mohammad Amir involved in ugly slugfest on Twitter over India-Pakistan matches|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-mohammad-amir-involved-in-ugly-slugfest-on-twitter-over-past-india-pakistan-matches-101635299530546.html|access-date=30 October 2021|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| [[Friendship (2021 film)|''Friendship'']] ||Bhagat Singh|| Tamil || Lead role <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportstiger.com/harbhajan-singh-to-star-in-friendship-film-announced-on-veteran-spinners-41st-birthday/ |title=Harbhajan Singh to star in 'Friendship', film announced on veteran spinner's 41st birthday |work=SportsTiger |date=3 July 2021 |access-date=3 July 2021}}</ref> | | [[Friendship (2021 film)|''Friendship'']] ||Bhagat Singh|| Tamil || Lead role <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportstiger.com/harbhajan-singh-to-star-in-friendship-film-announced-on-veteran-spinners-41st-birthday/ |title=Harbhajan Singh to star in 'Friendship', film announced on veteran spinner's 41st birthday |work=SportsTiger |date=3 July 2021 |access-date=3 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/harbhajan-mona-singh-winners-of-ek-khiladi-ek-haseena-300347.html|title=Harbhajan, Mona Singh; winners of Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena|date=26 October 2008|website=News18}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/harbhajan-mona-singh-winners-of-ek-khiladi-ek-haseena-300347.html|title=Harbhajan, Mona Singh; winners of Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena|date=26 October 2008|website=News18}}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bhajji-shakes-a-leg-during-mtv-roadies-rising-auditions/articleshow/57448857.cms|title=Bhajji shakes a leg during MTV Roadies Rising auditions | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bhajji-shakes-a-leg-during-mtv-roadies-rising-auditions/articleshow/57448857.cms|title=Bhajji shakes a leg during MTV Roadies Rising auditions|website=The Times of India|date=3 March 2017 }}</ref> | ||
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* {{Cricinfo|id=29264}} | * {{Cricinfo|id=29264}} | ||
* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/india-in-west-indies/top-stories/Harbhajan-Singh-takes-400th-Test-wicket/articleshow/9142557.cms Harbhajan Singh takes 400th Test wicket] | * [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/india-in-west-indies/top-stories/Harbhajan-Singh-takes-400th-Test-wicket/articleshow/9142557.cms Harbhajan Singh takes 400th Test wicket] | ||
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