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{{Short description|Indian cricketer and | {{Short description|Indian cricketer and politician}} | ||
{{For|other people named Harbhajan Singh|Harbhajan (disambiguation)}} | {{For|other people named Harbhajan Singh|Harbhajan (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Use British English|date=August 2011}} | {{Use British English|date=August 2011}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}} | ||
{{Infobox | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name = Harbhajan Singh | | name = Harbhajan Singh | ||
| image = Harbhajan Singh's Pepsi promotional event 'Change The Game'.jpg | | image = Harbhajan Singh's Pepsi promotional event 'Change The Game'.jpg | ||
| caption = Singh in | | caption = Singh at Pepsi's 'Change The Game' event in 2011 | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|7|3|df=yes}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|7|3|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India | | birth_place = [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India | ||
| nickname = Bhajji, The Turbanator, Bhajju Pa | | nickname = Bhajji, The Turbanator, Bhajju Pa | ||
| party = [[Aam Aadmi Party]] | | party = [[Aam Aadmi Party]] | ||
| office = [[ | | office = Member of [[Rajya Sabha]] | ||
| predecessor = [[Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa]] | | predecessor = [[Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa]] | ||
| constituency = [[Punjab, India]] | | constituency = [[Punjab]], [[India]] | ||
| termstart = 9 April 2022 | | termstart = 9 April 2022 | ||
| module = {{Infobox cricketer | | module = {{Infobox cricketer | ||
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| spouse = {{marriage|[[Geeta Basra]]|2015}} | | spouse = {{marriage|[[Geeta Basra]]|2015}} | ||
| children = 2 | | children = 2 | ||
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]] | |||
| blank1 = Religion | |||
| data1 = [[Sikhism]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Harbhajan Singh'''<ref>{{cite web| title = Famous Personalities in Jalandhar | url = http://www.jalandharonline.in/city-guide/famous-personalities-of-jalandhar| work = Jalandhar Online|publisher = Pan India Internet}}</ref><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 a [[Member of Parliament, 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, | '''Harbhajan Singh'''<ref>{{cite web| title = Famous Personalities in Jalandhar | url = http://www.jalandharonline.in/city-guide/famous-personalities-of-jalandhar| work = Jalandhar Online|publisher = Pan India Internet}}</ref><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 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> 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> Indian 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> | |||
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. | |||
In March 2022, he was nominated to the [[Rajya Sabha]] by the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] as one of their five candidates from the state of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. | 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. | ||
In March 2022, he was nominated to the [[Rajya Sabha]] by the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] as one of their five candidates from the state of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and became an official brand ambassador for the sport prediction platform ''Betwinner News''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1499708883677290500|title=Dear fans! I am happy to become an official ambassador of Betwinner News!|website=Twitter.com|access-date=19 July 2022}}</ref> | |||
== Early years and personal life == | == Early years and personal life == | ||
Harbhajan | Harbhajan was born into a [[Sikh]] family. He is the only son of Sardar Sardev Singh Plaha, a Sikh Freedom Fighter who owned a [[ball bearing]] and [[valve]] factory.<ref name="bbcfire">{{cite news| title= The renaissance of Harbhajan| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/1638947.stm| date = 5 November 2001 | access-date=12 February 2007|publisher=BBC}}</ref><ref name="rediff">{{cite web| title=Bhajji and his papa's dream| url=http://clients.rediff.com/philipseyefi/bhaji.htm| publisher=[[Rediff]] | access-date =28 February 2007| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070203051602/http://clients.rediff.com/philipseyefi/bhaji.htm| archive-date = 3 February 2007}}</ref> Growing up with five sisters, Harbhajan was in line to inherit the family business, but his father insisted that he concentrate on his cricket career and represent India.<ref name="rediff"/> | ||
Harbhajan was trained as a [[batsman]] by his first coach Charanjit Singh Bhullar, but converted to spin bowling after his coach's untimely death saw him turn to the tutelage of Davinder Arora. Arora credits Harbhajan's success to a work ethic that included a three-hour training session in the morning, followed by an afternoon session lasting from 3 pm until after sunset.<ref name="rediff"/> | Harbhajan was trained as a [[batsman]] by his first coach Charanjit Singh Bhullar, but converted to spin bowling after his coach's untimely death saw him turn to the tutelage of Davinder Arora. Arora credits Harbhajan's success to a work ethic that included a three-hour training session in the morning, followed by an afternoon session lasting from 3 pm until after sunset.<ref name="rediff"/> | ||
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Despite having a job offer with the constabulary, Harbhajan sustained minor injuries in March 2002 in an altercation with police outside the team hotel in [[Guwahati]]. The scuffle broke out when Harbhajan remonstrated with officers after they refused to allow a photographer into the hotel. Harbhajan cut his bowling arm and injured his elbow when he was struck by the police. Extensive negotiations from local officials and organisers were required to dissuade Harbhajan and captain [[Sourav Ganguly]] from leaving the area after Ganguly said that the Indian team would abandon the scheduled match against [[Zimbabwean cricket team|Zimbabwe]].<ref name="cops"/> | Despite having a job offer with the constabulary, Harbhajan sustained minor injuries in March 2002 in an altercation with police outside the team hotel in [[Guwahati]]. The scuffle broke out when Harbhajan remonstrated with officers after they refused to allow a photographer into the hotel. Harbhajan cut his bowling arm and injured his elbow when he was struck by the police. Extensive negotiations from local officials and organisers were required to dissuade Harbhajan and captain [[Sourav Ganguly]] from leaving the area after Ganguly said that the Indian team would abandon the scheduled match against [[Zimbabwean cricket team|Zimbabwe]].<ref name="cops"/> | ||
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 Singh had close ties with Pakistani Cricketers Shahid Afridi, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Yousaf. He learned more about Islam from them. | |||
<ref>{{cite web|url = https://crictoday.com/cricket/daily-cricket-news/harbhajan-singh-almost-converted-to-islam-inzamam-ul-haq-makes-a-shocking-claim/ | title=Harbhajan Singh almost converted to Islam – Inzamam ul Haq makes a shocking claim | date=September 3, 2022 | website=[[CricToday]]}}</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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</ref> Harbhajan was also a brand ambassador for | </ref> Harbhajan was also a brand ambassador for eBikeGo.<ref>{{cite web|date=11 August 2020|title=eBikeGo appoints Harbhajan Singh as a brand ambassador|url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/advertising/ebikego-appoints-harbhajan-singh-as-brand-ambassador-11597145873348.html|access-date=11 August 2020|work=LiveMint}}</ref> | ||
Harbhajan | Harbhajan married his longtime girlfriend, actress [[Geeta Basra]], on 29 October 2015 in Jalandhar.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Harbhajan-Singh-Geeta-Basra-tie-the-knot/articleshow/49579495.cms |title=Harbhajan Singh-Geeta Basra tie the knot|newspaper=Times of India|date=29 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/harbhajan-singh-ties-the-knot-with-geeta-basra-jalandhar-wedding-pictures/1/510066.html |title=Harbhajan Singh ties the knot with Geeta Basra, Sachin-Anjali bless the newlyweds|magazine=India Today|date=29 October 2015}}</ref> They have a daughter, born on 27 July 2016,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/harbhajan-singh-geeta-basra-pregnant-baby-girl-child-london-331917-2016-07-28|title=Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra welcome baby girl in London|agency=Ist|newspaper=India Today}}</ref> and a son, born on 10 July 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/harbhajan-singh-geeta-basra-baby-boy-pregnancy-journey-prenatal-yoga-maternity-fashion-7398261/lite/ |title=Harbhajan Singh, Geeta Basra welcome a baby boy: A look at the new mom's pregnancy journey|work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=10 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
== Domestic career == | == Domestic career == | ||
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Harbhajan's season was interrupted when he represented India at the Under-19 World Cup in January 1998. He played in six matches, taking eight wickets at 24.75 with a best of 3/5 against [[Kenya cricket team|Kenya]].<ref name=o/> | Harbhajan's season was interrupted when he represented India at the Under-19 World Cup in January 1998. He played in six matches, taking eight wickets at 24.75 with a best of 3/5 against [[Kenya cricket team|Kenya]].<ref name=o/> | ||
After returning to India, he played in three more Ranji Trophy matches, and from a total of six matches, he took 18 wickets at an [[bowling average|average]] of 22.50, ranking outside the top 20 in wicket taking.<ref>{{cite news| title= Bowling – Most Wickets| url= http://www1.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/IND_LOCAL/RANJI/STATS/IND_LOCAL_RANJI_AVS_BOWL_MOST_WKTS.html |access-date=17 January 2007 |work=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref> He took a total of 5/131 as North lost to [[East Zone cricket team|East Zone]] by five wickets.<ref>{{cite news| title= East Zone v North Zone at Hyderabad, Dec 1–5, 1997| url= http://www1.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/1997-98/IND_LOCAL/DULEEP/EAST_NORTH_DULEEP_01-05DEC1997.html |access-date=17 January 2007 |work=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref> | |||
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= | 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. | ||
After injuries, he returned to competitive cricket to lead the [[Mumbai Indians]] to [[2011 Champions League Twenty20]] title, but fell out of favor with the national selectors. He was not chosen in the home series squad against England in October and West Indies in November and December. Mumbai Indians won their first ever championship under his captaincy, winning the Champions League by 31 runs. Harbhajan was man of the match for his contribution. | After injuries, he returned to competitive cricket to lead the [[Mumbai Indians]] to [[2011 Champions League Twenty20]] title, but fell out of favor with the national selectors. He was not chosen in the home series squad against England in October and West Indies in November and December. Mumbai Indians won their first ever championship under his captaincy, winning the Champions League by 31 runs. Harbhajan was man of the match for his contribution. | ||
He went to play the IPL | He went on to play the 2012 IPL which was not that successful for him, but took his team to the semi-final while being captain. Harbhajan went to play for Essex in England but is not selected for the Sri Lankan tour before the [[2012 ICC World Twenty20]]. In his debut match for Essex against Gloucestershire, Harbhajan did not take any wicket on 12 July 2012, conceding 33 runs in his 12 overs. He was bought by Chennai Super Kings in 2018 after 10 years with Mumbai Indians.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cricket/CricketNews/Harbhajan-goes-wicketless-in-debut-match-for-Essex/Article1-887964.aspx |title=Harbhajan goes wicketless in debut match for Essex |date=13 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120713143439/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cricket/CricketNews/Harbhajan-goes-wicketless-in-debut-match-for-Essex/Article1-887964.aspx |archive-date=13 July 2012}}</ref> On 20 January 2021 Harbajan announced his contract ended with Chennai Super Kings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Harbhajan Singh Announces End Of CSK Contract {{!}} Cricket News|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-announces-end-csk-contract-2355244|access-date=20 January 2021|website=NDTVSports.com|language=en}}</ref> He was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2021 IPL auction for a sum of 2 crore<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 February 2021|title=IPL Auction 2021: Full List Of Sold Players At The Indian Premier League Auction|url=https://wisden.com/stories/global-t20-leagues/indian-premier-league-2021/ipl-2021-full-list-of-sold-players-at-the-indian-premier-league-auction|access-date=6 April 2021|website=Wisden|language=en-GB}}</ref> | ||
===Doorstep to international arena=== | ===Doorstep to international arena=== | ||
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During the tri-series in Bangladesh in January 2010, Harbhajan took six wickets at 24.00 in three matches. He missed the First Test due to neck pain but returned to take a total of 2/123 as India completed a clean sweep with a ten-wicket win in the Second Test.<ref name=o/> | During the tri-series in Bangladesh in January 2010, Harbhajan took six wickets at 24.00 in three matches. He missed the First Test due to neck pain but returned to take a total of 2/123 as India completed a clean sweep with a ten-wicket win in the Second Test.<ref name=o/> | ||
During New Zealand's tour of India in November 2010, Harbhajan scored his maiden Test century during the First Test in Ahmedabad. This was the 100th century by an Indian in the second innings and he reached triple figures with a six. His 115, along with Laxman's 91 saved the game for India after they had collapsed to 5/15. Harbhajan was named man of the match. He followed on in the next test with 111* in India's 1st innings, becoming the first no. 8 batsman to score back-to-back test centuries.<ref>{{cite web|url= | During New Zealand's tour of India in November 2010, Harbhajan scored his maiden Test century during the First Test in Ahmedabad. This was the 100th century by an Indian in the second innings and he reached triple figures with a six. His 115, along with Laxman's 91 saved the game for India after they had collapsed to 5/15. Harbhajan was named man of the match. He followed on in the next test with 111* in India's 1st innings, becoming the first no. 8 batsman to score back-to-back test centuries.<ref>{{cite web |title=McCullum leads New Zealand's quest for safety |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/new-zealand-tour-of-india-nov-2010-2010-11-464517/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-464532/match-report-4 |work=[[ESPNCricinfo]]}}</ref> | ||
After an ordinary performance with the ball in the 5-match ODI series in West Indies in June 2011 (where he was the [[captain (cricket)|vice captain]] to skipper [[Suresh Raina]]) (took 4 wickets from 3 matches, best of 3/32), he helped his team revive from dire straits in the 1st Test in [[Sabina Park]] at [[Kingston, Jamaica|Kingston]], Jamaica. With India struggling at 85/6, he along with [[Suresh Raina]] initiated a counter-attack to string an aggressive 146-run partnership with [[Suresh Raina]](82 off 115 balls, 15 fours) to help India reach 246. Harbhajan scored 70 from 74 balls (10 fours, 1 six). | After an ordinary performance with the ball in the 5-match ODI series in West Indies in June 2011 (where he was the [[captain (cricket)|vice captain]] to skipper [[Suresh Raina]]) (took 4 wickets from 3 matches, best of 3/32), he helped his team revive from dire straits in the 1st Test in [[Sabina Park]] at [[Kingston, Jamaica|Kingston]], Jamaica. With India struggling at 85/6, he along with [[Suresh Raina]] initiated a counter-attack to string an aggressive 146-run partnership with [[Suresh Raina]](82 off 115 balls, 15 fours) to help India reach 246. Harbhajan scored 70 from 74 balls (10 fours, 1 six). | ||
===2011 removal from squad=== | ===2011 removal from squad=== | ||
Following a few poor performances, Harbhajan was injured in India's tour of England in the summer/monsoon of 2011 and was ruled out of the rest of the series. Harbhajan was also not selected for the Australian tour and the [[2012 Asia Cup]] in Bangladesh. He was, however, included in 30 probables for the World T20 tournament held in Sri Lanka in September 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/2012-world-twenty20/Yuvraj-Singh-named-in-Indias-World-T20-preliminary-squad/articleshow/15028027.cms | title= Yuvraj Singh named in India's World T20 preliminary squad| date= 18 July 2012 | work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/yuvraj-harbhajan-among-probables-for-world-t20-wc/20120718.htm| title= Yuvraj named in India's World T20 preliminary | Following a few poor performances, Harbhajan was injured in India's tour of England in the summer/monsoon of 2011 and was ruled out of the rest of the series. Harbhajan was also not selected for the Australian tour and the [[2012 Asia Cup]] in Bangladesh. He was, however, included in 30 probables for the World T20 tournament held in Sri Lanka in September 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/2012-world-twenty20/Yuvraj-Singh-named-in-Indias-World-T20-preliminary-squad/articleshow/15028027.cms | title= Yuvraj Singh named in India's World T20 preliminary squad| date= 18 July 2012 | work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/yuvraj-harbhajan-among-probables-for-world-t20-wc/20120718.htm| title= Yuvraj named in India's World T20 preliminary squa|website=Rediff.comd| date=18 July 2012}}</ref> He was recalled to the Test squad after a gap of more than a year against [[New Zealand]] at the end of August 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.indianexpress.com/news/i-have-to-start-afresh-harbhajan/987368/ |title= I have to start afresh: Harbhajan|website=Indianexpress.com|date=12 August 2012}}</ref> Harbhajan was dropped from the test team after the 2013 series against Australia. He was called back to the test team after two years for a solitary test against [[Bangladesh]]. | ||
===2015–2016 inclusion=== | ===2015–2016 inclusion=== | ||
Following performances in IPL for Mumbai Indians in 2015 and 2014, he was included in the test team captained by [[Virat Kohli]] against Bangladesh for the one-off test match in Fatullah. He took 3 wickets in that test to overtake Wasim Akram in the list of most test match wickets to become the ninth highest wicket-taker in Tests.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.firstpost.com/sports/harbhajan-singh-goes-past-akram-to-become-ninth-highest-wicket-taker-in-tests-2295284.html| title=Harbhajan Singh goes past Akram to become ninth highest wicket-taker in Tests | date= 15 June 2015}}</ref> He was then called up for the ODI and T20I teams when a second-string Indian side toured Zimbabwe to play | Following performances in IPL for Mumbai Indians in 2015 and 2014, he was included in the test team captained by [[Virat Kohli]] against Bangladesh for the one-off test match in Fatullah. He took 3 wickets in that test to overtake Wasim Akram in the list of most test match wickets to become the ninth highest wicket-taker in Tests.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.firstpost.com/sports/harbhajan-singh-goes-past-akram-to-become-ninth-highest-wicket-taker-in-tests-2295284.html| title=Harbhajan Singh goes past Akram to become ninth highest wicket-taker in Tests|website=Firstpost.com | date= 15 June 2015}}</ref> He was then called up for the ODI and T20I teams when a second-string Indian side toured Zimbabwe to play three One-day and two Twenty-20 matches. Though he did not take many wickets in that tour, he was impressive maintaining a tight line and stopping the flow of runs. | ||
Harbhajan returned with figures of 2/29 in his first T20 international over two and a half years. He was in the squad for the 3 test away series against Sri Lanka led by Virat Kohli. He replaced injured Ashwin in series against South Africa. He was also part of the team that played 3 T20I matches against Australia,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hiremath|first1=Vinay|title=India Twenty-20 Squad|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2015-16/content/squad/953671.html|website=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref> home series against Sri Lanka, Asia Cup in Bangladesh. He played only one match in the Asia Cup against UAE.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hiremath|first1=Vinay|title=India crush UAE for their biggest T20I win|url= | Harbhajan returned with figures of 2/29 in his first T20 international over two and a half years. He was in the squad for the 3 test away series against Sri Lanka led by Virat Kohli. He replaced injured Ashwin in series against South Africa. He was also part of the team that played 3 T20I matches against Australia,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hiremath|first1=Vinay|title=India Twenty-20 Squad|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-india-2015-16/content/squad/953671.html|website=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref> home series against Sri Lanka, Asia Cup in Bangladesh. He played only one match in the Asia Cup against UAE.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hiremath |first1=Vinay |date=3 March 2016 |title=India crush UAE for their biggest T20I win |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/asia-cup-2015-16/content/story/978087.html |website=ESPNCricinfo}}</ref> He was also part of the T20 World Cup that took place in India but did not play any of the matches.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hiremath |first1=Vinay |title=Mohammed Shami back for World T20 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mohammed-shami-back-for-world-t20-969185 |website=ESPNCricinfo|date=5 February 2016 }}</ref> | ||
===2017 Champions Trophy exclusion=== | ===2017 Champions Trophy exclusion=== | ||
Harbhajan was again excluded from the Indian squad for the 2017 Champions Trophy in England. After hearing of his exclusion, Harbhajan claimed he did not receive the same "privileges" other veteran cricketers, namely [[MS Dhoni]], have been afforded by the national selectors.<ref>Amitoj Singh. [https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-says-he-doesnt-get-same-privileges-as-ms-dhoni-in-selection-matters-1703810 Harbhajan Singh Says He Doesn't Get Same 'Privileges' As MS Dhoni In Selection Matters.] | Harbhajan was again excluded from the Indian squad for the 2017 Champions Trophy in England. After hearing of his exclusion, Harbhajan claimed he did not receive the same "privileges" other veteran cricketers, namely [[MS Dhoni]], have been afforded by the national selectors.<ref>Amitoj Singh. [https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-says-he-doesnt-get-same-privileges-as-ms-dhoni-in-selection-matters-1703810 Harbhajan Singh Says He Doesn't Get Same 'Privileges' As MS Dhoni In Selection Matters.] | ||
NDTV.</ref> After the media pounced on this comment, Harbhajan claimed the media frenzy took his statement out of proportion.<ref>DNA Web Team. [http://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-harbhajan-singh-blames-media-after-privilege-statement-against-ms-dhoni-goes-viral-2452711 Harbhajan Singh blames media after 'privilege' statement against MS Dhoni goes viral.] DNA India.</ref> | NDTV.</ref> After the media pounced on this comment, Harbhajan claimed the media frenzy took his statement out of proportion.<ref>DNA Web Team. [http://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/report-harbhajan-singh-blames-media-after-privilege-statement-against-ms-dhoni-goes-viral-2452711 Harbhajan Singh blames media after 'privilege' statement against MS Dhoni goes viral.] DNA India.</ref> | ||
==Political | |||
==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 | 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=2022-03-24 |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=2022-03-27 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
On July 18, 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=2022-07-18 |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=2022-07-21 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Controversies== | ==Controversies== | ||
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=== Altercations with Andrew Symonds and Sreesanth === | === Altercations with Andrew Symonds and Sreesanth === | ||
{{see also|Second Test, 2007–08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy}} | {{see also|Second Test, 2007–08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy}} | ||
While Harbhajan was batting during his 63 on the third day of the Second Test at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground]], he became involved in an altercation with Australia's [[Andrew Symonds]]. As a result of this, he was charged with a Level 3 offence of racially abusing Symonds by calling the Australian—of Caribbean descent—a "monkey". Harbhajan and Tendulkar, his batting partner at the time of the incident, denied this.<ref name="ban">{{cite news | While Harbhajan was batting during his 63 on the third day of the Second Test at the [[Sydney Cricket Ground]], he became involved in an altercation with Australia's [[Andrew Symonds]]. As a result of this, he was charged with a Level 3 offence of racially abusing Symonds by calling the Australian—of Afro-Caribbean descent—a "monkey". Harbhajan and Tendulkar, his batting partner at the time of the incident, denied this.<ref name="ban">{{cite news | ||
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It was reported that senior players from both sides had written a letter to Hansen requesting that the charge be downgraded. According to this report, the letter was signed by Tendulkar and Ponting and counter-signed by [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]], Hayden and Symonds.<ref>{{cite web | It was reported that senior players from both sides had written a letter to Hansen requesting that the charge be downgraded. According to this report, the letter was signed by Tendulkar and Ponting and counter-signed by [[Michael Clarke (cricketer)|Michael Clarke]], Hayden, and Symonds himself.<ref>{{cite web | ||
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[[Image:Sreesanth.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Sreesanth]] (pictured), who was slapped by Harbhajan |alt=Young man wearing glasses and a white broad brimmed hat. He is wearing a black string necklace, blue T-shirt, and has a thin sideburn that links to a narrow beard, and a small thin moustache. He is wearing a light layer of white zinc cream on his face. A brick stand for spectators is in the background.]] | [[Image:Sreesanth.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Sreesanth]] (pictured), who was slapped by Harbhajan |alt=Young man wearing glasses and a white broad brimmed hat. He is wearing a black string necklace, blue T-shirt, and has a thin sideburn that links to a narrow beard, and a small thin moustache. He is wearing a light layer of white zinc cream on his face. A brick stand for spectators is in the background.]] | ||
Harbhajan was involved in further controversy after an [[2008 Indian Premier League]] (IPL) match between [[Mumbai Indians]] and [[Kings XI Punjab]] at [[Mohali]] in April 2008. While the teams were shaking hands, he slapped Kerala paceman and Indian teammate [[Sreesanth]] in the face.<ref>{{cite news| title = Bhajji slaps, Sree sobs | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080426/jsp/frontpage/story_9191426.jsp| newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]| date = 24 April 2008| access-date =25 April 2008| location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> Harbhajan, who had stood in as the Mumbai captain for the first three matches of the tournament to that point, all of which were lost, had apparently been angered by Sreesanth's aggressive sending-off of his batsmen as Punjab coasted to a decisive victory. The Kings XI Punjab lodged an official complaint to the IPL.<ref>{{cite news|title=Harbhajan Singh 'slaps' Sreesanth |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?id=ad5047f3-df92-4709-9fed-0a5bcfc90035IPL2008_Special&&IsCricket=true&Headline=Bhajji+'slaps'+Sree%2c+lands+in+fresh+controversy |work=Hindustan Times |location=India |date=24 April 2008 |access-date=25 April 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926002642/http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?id=ad5047f3-df92-4709-9fed-0a5bcfc90035IPL2008_Special&&IsCricket=true&Headline=Bhajji%2B%27slaps%27%2BSree%2C%2Blands%2Bin%2Bfresh%2Bcontroversy |archive-date=26 September 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The match referee [[Farokh Engineer]] found Harbhajan guilty of a level 4.2 offence, banning him from the remainder of the IPL and preventing him from claiming his entire season's salary. Harbhajan made up with Sreesanth, and said that "I have been punished for the wrong I did".<ref>{{cite news | first=Subhash |last=Rajta |url = http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/29/stories/2008042952831800.htm |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080501160822/http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/29/stories/2008042952831800.htm |url-status = dead |archive-date = 1 May 2008 | title = Harbhajan banned from ongoing IPL |location=India | date = 29 April 2008 | work=[[The Hindu]] | access-date =29 April 2008}}</ref> Harbhajan had taken five wickets at 16.40 at an economy rate of 8.20 and scored 30 runs at 15.00 in the three matches before his ban.<ref name=o/> On 14 May, the BCCI disciplinary committee found Harbhajan guilty under Rule 3.2.1 of their regulations and handed down the maximum punishment of five-match ban from ODIs. Harbhajan faces the prospect of a life ban if he commits significant disciplinary breaches in the future.<ref>{{cite news|first=Ajay S. |last=Shankar |access-date=28 May 2008|date=14 May 2008|work=[[Cricinfo]] |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/350990.html| title=BCCI bans Harbhajan for five ODIs}}</ref> As a result, Harbhajan missed the tri-series in Bangladesh and the [[2008 Asia Cup]] in Pakistan, and India went down in the final of both tournaments after qualifying first on both occasions. He would have been eligible for selection after the first two matches of the Asia Cup, but the selectors omitted him entirely. | Harbhajan was involved in further controversy after an [[2008 Indian Premier League]] (IPL) match between [[Mumbai Indians]] and [[Kings XI Punjab]] at [[Mohali]] in April 2008. While the teams were shaking hands, he slapped Kerala paceman and Indian teammate [[Sreesanth]] in the face.<ref>{{cite news| title = Bhajji slaps, Sree sobs | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080426/jsp/frontpage/story_9191426.jsp| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080429221046/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080426/jsp/frontpage/story_9191426.jsp| url-status=dead| archive-date=29 April 2008| newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]| date = 24 April 2008| access-date =25 April 2008| location=Calcutta, India}}</ref> Harbhajan, who had stood in as the Mumbai captain for the first three matches of the tournament to that point, all of which were lost, had apparently been angered by Sreesanth's aggressive sending-off of his batsmen as Punjab coasted to a decisive victory. The Kings XI Punjab lodged an official complaint to the IPL.<ref>{{cite news|title=Harbhajan Singh 'slaps' Sreesanth |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?id=ad5047f3-df92-4709-9fed-0a5bcfc90035IPL2008_Special&&IsCricket=true&Headline=Bhajji+'slaps'+Sree%2c+lands+in+fresh+controversy |work=Hindustan Times |location=India |date=24 April 2008 |access-date=25 April 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926002642/http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/FullcoverageStoryPage.aspx?id=ad5047f3-df92-4709-9fed-0a5bcfc90035IPL2008_Special&&IsCricket=true&Headline=Bhajji%2B%27slaps%27%2BSree%2C%2Blands%2Bin%2Bfresh%2Bcontroversy |archive-date=26 September 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The match referee [[Farokh Engineer]] found Harbhajan guilty of a level 4.2 offence, banning him from the remainder of the IPL and preventing him from claiming his entire season's salary. Harbhajan made up with Sreesanth, and said that "I have been punished for the wrong I did".<ref>{{cite news | first=Subhash |last=Rajta |url = http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/29/stories/2008042952831800.htm |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080501160822/http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/29/stories/2008042952831800.htm |url-status = dead |archive-date = 1 May 2008 | title = Harbhajan banned from ongoing IPL |location=India | date = 29 April 2008 | work=[[The Hindu]] | access-date =29 April 2008}}</ref> Harbhajan had taken five wickets at 16.40 at an economy rate of 8.20 and scored 30 runs at 15.00 in the three matches before his ban.<ref name=o/> On 14 May, the BCCI disciplinary committee found Harbhajan guilty under Rule 3.2.1 of their regulations and handed down the maximum punishment of five-match ban from ODIs. Harbhajan faces the prospect of a life ban if he commits significant disciplinary breaches in the future.<ref>{{cite news|first=Ajay S. |last=Shankar |access-date=28 May 2008|date=14 May 2008|work=[[Cricinfo]] |url=http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/350990.html| title=BCCI bans Harbhajan for five ODIs}}</ref> As a result, Harbhajan missed the tri-series in Bangladesh and the [[2008 Asia Cup]] in Pakistan, and India went down in the final of both tournaments after qualifying first on both occasions. He would have been eligible for selection after the first two matches of the Asia Cup, but the selectors omitted him entirely. | ||
In 2021, tendered an unconditional apology for sharing a social media post with a picture of Khalistani militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale to pay homage to those who died in | In 2021, he tendered an unconditional apology for sharing a social media post with a picture of [[Khalistani]] militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale to pay homage to those who died in '[[Operation Blue Star]]' of 1984. Facing backlash from all quarters, Harbhajan said he posted a WhatsApp forward on the 37th anniversary of the operation without realizing that the man in the picture was [[Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale|Bhindranwale.]]<ref>{{cite news| title=Harbhajan Singh apologises for Instagram post on Bhindranwale|url=https://sixsports.in/harbhajan-singh-apologises-for-instagram-post-on-bhindranwale/|access-date=9 June 2021|website=Six Sports}}</ref> | ||
=== Twitter fight with Mohammad Amir === | === Twitter fight with Mohammad Amir === | ||
On 27 October 2021, Harbhajan | 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=2021-10-30|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=2021-10-30|website=Geo.tv|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-27|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=2021-10-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> He also showed his unhappiness to one of MS Dhoni's fan tweet where he aired his view about how under his leadership he single handedly managed the whole team and won ICC trophies for country. The incident happen after India lost World test Championship 2023 to Australia.<ref>[https://sportzsundae.com/shocking-harbhajan-singh-tweet-on-dhoni-stuns-the-world/ "Shocking | Harbhajan Singh tweet on Dhoni stuns the world"] sportzsundae.com Retrieved 12 June 2023.</ref> | ||
== Playing style == | == Playing style == | ||
Harbhajan | Harbhajan was an attacking bowler who was regarded for his ball control and ability to vary his length and pace,<ref name="profile"/><ref name="bbcfire"/><ref name="attack"/> although he was often criticised for his flat trajectory.<ref name="loop3"/><ref name="loop"/><ref name="loop2"/><ref name="attack">{{cite news| title= I bowl to take wickets, not to contain batsmen:Harbhajan| url=http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/103649.html|date=25 June 2001| access-date=15 January 2007|work=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref> His main wicket-taking ball climbs wickedly on the unsuspecting batsman from a good length, forcing him to alter his stroke at the last second.<ref name="profile"/> With a whippy bowling action, he was reported for [[throwing (cricket)|throwing]] in November 1998. Although forced to travel to England for tests, his action was cleared by former [[English cricket team|English]] player [[Fred Titmus]].<ref name="Bose">{{cite book|first= Mihir| last=Bose| author-link=Mihir Bose| title= A History of Indian cricket| year = 2002 |publisher=André Deutsch |pages = 472–473| isbn =0-233-05040-X}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| first= Anand|last= Vasu| title= Harbhajan Singh:Succeeding in trying circumstances| url=http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/105432.html|date=23 April 2001|access-date=15 January 2007|work=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref> | ||
He has developed an ability to bowl the [[doosra]], which was the subject of an official report by [[match referee]] [[Chris Broad (cricketer)|Chris Broad]], on-field umpires [[Aleem Dar]] and [[Mark Benson]], and TV umpire [[Mahbubur Rahman (umpire)|Mahbubur Rahman]] after the Second Test between India and [[Bangladeshi cricket team|Bangladesh]] at [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh in December 2004.<ref name="report">{{cite news| title= Harbhajan Singh's action reported| url= http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/136089.html| work=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date =7 February 2007| date = 20 December 2004}}</ref> The ICC cleared his action in May 2005, saying that the straightening of his elbow fell within the permitted limits.<ref>{{cite news|title = Harbhajan cleared to bowl|url= http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/210120.html| work=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date =7 February 2007| date= 28 May 2005}}</ref> | He has developed an ability to bowl the [[doosra]], which was the subject of an official report by [[match referee]] [[Chris Broad (cricketer)|Chris Broad]], on-field umpires [[Aleem Dar]] and [[Mark Benson]], and TV umpire [[Mahbubur Rahman (umpire)|Mahbubur Rahman]] after the Second Test between India and [[Bangladeshi cricket team|Bangladesh]] at [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh in December 2004.<ref name="report">{{cite news| title= Harbhajan Singh's action reported| url= http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/136089.html| work=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date =7 February 2007| date = 20 December 2004}}</ref> The ICC cleared his action in May 2005, saying that the straightening of his elbow fell within the permitted limits.<ref>{{cite news|title = Harbhajan cleared to bowl|url= http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/210120.html| work=[[Cricinfo]]|access-date =7 February 2007| date= 28 May 2005}}</ref> | ||
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Harbhajan has been particularly successful against Australian batsman [[Ricky Ponting]], taking his wicket on ten occasions in Test cricket.<ref>{{cite news| title= Krejza's eight and Harbhajan's 300| url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/indvaus2008/content/story/377345.html|date=7 November 2008|access-date=12 November 2008|work=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref> | Harbhajan has been particularly successful against Australian batsman [[Ricky Ponting]], taking his wicket on ten occasions in Test cricket.<ref>{{cite news| title= Krejza's eight and Harbhajan's 300| url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/indvaus2008/content/story/377345.html|date=7 November 2008|access-date=12 November 2008|work=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref> | ||
In an interview in 2001, Harbhajan stated his ambition to become an [[all-rounder]].<ref name="allround">{{cite news| title= Harbhajan aims to be an all-rounder| url=http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/103792.html|date=28 June 2001|access-date=15 January 2007|work=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref> Although he | In an interview in 2001, Harbhajan stated his ambition to become an [[all-rounder]].<ref name="allround">{{cite news| title= Harbhajan aims to be an all-rounder| url=http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/103792.html|date=28 June 2001|access-date=15 January 2007|work=[[Cricinfo]]}}</ref> Although he had recorded a few half-centuries at Test level, his [[batting average (cricket)|batting average]] hovered around 15 in both Tests and ODIs. However, in the span of four years starting from 2003, he has shown improved performance, averaging around 20 with the bat.<ref name="testsum"/> His style is frequently described as unorthodox, with pundits agreeing with his self-assessment attributing his batting achievements to his hand-eye coordination, rather than his footwork or technique.<ref name="tail"/><ref name="allround"/><ref>{{cite news| title= India Squad Profiles – Harbhajan Singh| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/in_depth/2001/india_in_south_africa/india_squad_profiles/1569256.stm|publisher=BBC | access-date=28 February 2007 | date=28 September 2001}}</ref> The aggression in Harbhajan's bowling also extends to his batting, with a Test [[strike rate]] in the 60s, placing him in the ten highest strike rates among players who have scored more than 1000 runs in Test cricket.<ref name="profile"/><ref>{{cite web| title=Best batting strike rate |url=http://www.icc-cricket.com/test/stats/bat_best_strike_rate.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070220113218/http://www.icc-cricket.com/test/stats/bat_best_strike_rate.html |archive-date=20 February 2007 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]| access-date=1 March 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Players with Best Scoring Rate (Min 1000 Runs) |url=http://howstat.com.au/cricket/Statistics/Batting/BattingAverages.asp?Stat=3 |publisher=[[International Cricket Council]]| access-date=28 May 2008}}</ref> | ||
== Test wicket milestones == | == Test wicket milestones == | ||
* 1st: [[Greg Blewett]] ([[Australian national cricket team|Australia]]) | * 1st: [[Greg Blewett]] ([[Australian national cricket team|Australia]]) | ||
* 50th: [[Ricky Ponting]] (Australia) | * 50th: [[Ricky Ponting]] ([[Australian national cricket team|Australia]]) | ||
* 100th: [[Wavell Hinds]] ([[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]) | * 100th: [[Wavell Hinds]] ([[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]]) | ||
* 150th: [[Nathan Astle]] ([[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]]) | * 150th: [[Nathan Astle]] ([[New Zealand national cricket team|New Zealand]]) | ||
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| [[Friendship (2021 film)|''Friendship'']] ||Bhagat Singh|| Tamil || Lead | | [[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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== References == | == References == | ||
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* [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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