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Harbhajan Singh: News

The "turbanator," as he was known amongst his opposition, cricketer Harbhajan Singh was one of the best off-spinners India produced. Although there were times when it piqued the spectator's interest for the wrong reasons, it is undeniable that the lad from Ludhiana had a fire burning with him. It was only a matter of where or whom he was directing it at. Singh made his international debut in 1998 against Australia in a Test. Although he made his ODI debut the same year, he wasn't able to make an impact. It was only after the turn of the millennium that Singh found his form. This includes the historical performance in the 2001 Test series against Australia, where he took the first-ever Test hat-trick by an Indian bowler. Singh and Anil Kumble formed a deadly spin duo. With his wicket-taking skills, he even replaced Kumble as India's lead spinner in ODIs. He was expected to take India's spin mantle after Kumble's retirement, but a steep decline in form in the latter stages of his career prevented that. He has taken 417 wickets in Tests and 269 wickets in ODIs for India.

30 Nov 2025
Indian Cricket Team

Harbhajan Singh criticizes India's pitch preparation, questions spin depth

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has criticized the pitches being prepared for home Test matches.

'Mockery of Test cricket': Harbhajan Singh slams Eden Gardens pitch

The ongoing Test match between India and South Africa in Kolkata is nearing its conclusion, with the Proteas at 93/7 and leading by just 63 runs in the second innings.

14 Nov 2025
Eden Gardens Stadium

Presenting best match hauls at Eden Gardens in Tests

India are set to play their first Test in six years at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens on November 14.

10 Nov 2025
Eden Gardens Stadium

Indian players with most Test wickets at Eden Gardens

India are set to host South Africa in a two-match Test series at home. Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens will host the series opener from November 14.

Mithun Manhas emerges as front-runner for BCCI president post: Report

Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has emerged as the front-runner for the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

01 Sep 2025
Harsha Bhogle

Harbhajan Singh slams Lalit Modi for 'slapgate' video leak

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has criticized ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi for releasing the video of his infamous 2008 slapgate incident with pacer S. Sreesanth.

29 Aug 2025
BCCI

Lalit Modi reveals unseen footage of Harbhajan-Sreesanth 'slap-gate' incident

The infamous "slap-gate" incident involving Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth during the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2008 has resurfaced, thanks to former IPL chairman Lalit Modi's recent podcast revelation.

20 Aug 2025
Mohammed Siraj

Harbhajan Singh not happy with Siraj, Iyer's Asia Cup snubs

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has criticized the selectors for not including Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer in India's Asia Cup squad.

13 Aug 2025
Asia Cup

Asia Cup: Harbhajan Singh calls for boycott of India-Pakistan match

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has called for a boycott of the scheduled T20 Asia Cup match against Pakistan on September 14.

28 Jul 2025
Indian Cricket Team

Indians with best Test innings figures at The Oval 

Across eras, Indian bowlers have delivered some memorable and riveting performances on England soil.

21 Jul 2025
Ravichandran Ashwin

'You hit my father': Harbhajan recalls remark of Sreesanth's daughter 

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has opened up on the infamous "slapgate" involving him and fellow cricketer S Sreesanth.

20 Jul 2025
Shikhar Dhawan

India vs Pakistan WCL match called off: Here's why

The highly anticipated cricket match between India and Pakistan in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) has been called off.

22 May 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL: Most economical four-over spells by Mumbai Indians spinners

An incredible spell from Mitchell Santner helped Mumbai Indians reach the IPL 2025 playoffs on May 21.

18 May 2025
Aakash Chopra

'MS Dhoni's fans real, others paid': Former cricketers stir controversy 

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has stirred up a storm by calling only MS Dhoni's fans 'real.'

25 Apr 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Revisiting the top-five controversies in IPL history 

Since its 2008 debut, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been more than cricket, blending sport and entertainment.

12 Apr 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Indian Premier League: Decoding spinners with most wickets against CSK

Sunil Narine etched his name in Indian Premier League's history books by becoming the most successful spinner against five-time winners Chennai Super Kings.

11 Apr 2025
Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine becomes most successful spinner against CSK in IPL

Sunil Narine claimed three wickets for for just 13 runs against Chennai Super Kings in Match 25 of the Indian Premier League 2025 season at Chepauk on Friday.

31 Mar 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Presenting spinners with four-wicket hauls against CSK in IPL

A splendid four-wicket haul from Wanindu Hasaranga helped Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of IPL 2025 in Guwahati on Sunday.

28 Mar 2025
Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran hailed as current best T20 player: Details here

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has hailed Nicholas Pooran as the top T20 player in today's game.

24 Mar 2025
Ishan Kishan

Harbhajan sparks racism row with 'black taxi' comment on Archer

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has landed in a controversy for making a racially insensitive remark during an IPL 2025 match.

IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh urges spinners to bowl aggressively 

Former Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh, has voiced his concerns over the current state of spin bowling in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

18 Mar 2025
Ranbir Kapoor

If you're a Dhoni fan, you'll love his 'Animal' avatar

Former Indian men's cricket team captain MS Dhoni surprised fans with his latest advertisement, which features him in an Animal transformation.

18 Mar 2025
Aakash Chopra

Harbhajan marvels at MS Dhoni's fitness ahead of IPL 2025

Former Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh, recently expressed astonishment at MS Dhoni's fitness level as he prepares for the upcoming IPL season.

17 Mar 2025
Rohit Sharma

Harbhajan Singh unsure about Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup participation

Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh has said he isn't sure if Rohit Sharma will play the 2027 World Cup.

16 Mar 2025
Andre Russell

IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh highlights challenges in KKR coaching staff

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh humorously pointed out potential friction between KKR's head coach Chandrakant Pandit and mentor Dwayne Bravo.

16 Mar 2025
Ajinkya Rahane

Aakash Chopra expresses concerns over KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's role

The recent appointment of Ajinkya Rahane as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for IPL 2025 has raised fears of a "captain-batter" conflict.

11 Mar 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

These Indian cricketers have won all 3 ICC white-ball titles

The Indian cricket team recently beat New Zealand in the final to win their third ICC Champions Trophy title, the most for a side.

08 Mar 2025
Axar Patel

Harbhajan predicts India will field four spinners in CT final

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh is optimistic about India's chances in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.

04 Mar 2025
Mohammed Shami

Harbhajan urges Shami to dismiss Head early in CT semi-final

Former Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh, has stressed on Mohammed Shami getting rid of Travis Head early in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final.

03 Mar 2025
Varun Chakravarthy

Champions Trophy: Harbhajan Singh explains Varun Chakravarthy's 'magic portion' 

Former Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh, has revealed what he calls the 'magic portion' behind Varun Chakravarthy's phenomenal bowling abilities.

01 Mar 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Teams conceding most extras in a Champions Trophy innings

The 2025 Champions Trophy match between Australia and Afghanistan was washed out in the second innings due to heavy rain.

21 Feb 2025
Ranji Trophy

Harbhajan Singh breaks down Virat Kohli's struggles against spin: Details

Cricket legend Harbhajan Singh has advised Virat Kohli to take a more relaxed approach while facing spin bowlers.

16 Feb 2025
Indian Cricket Team

Harbhajan Singh backs India to beat Pakistan in Champions Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has revealed his predictions for the upcoming Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan.

14 Feb 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Decoding India's highest wicket-takers in ICC Champions Trophy

The much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to start on February 19.

14 Feb 2025
Jasprit Bumrah

Harbhajan backs Team India despite Bumrah's absence from Champions Trophy

Veteran Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh is confident about Team India's chances at the upcoming Champions Trophy, despite the absence of key bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

07 Feb 2025
Ravindra Jadeja

These Indian spinners own 600-plus international wickets

Seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja entered an elite club of Indian cricketers after he took three wickets in the first ODI against England in Nagpur.

04 Feb 2025
Abhishek Sharma

Harbhajan Singh advises Abhishek Sharma to focus on bowling

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has advised rising star Abhishek Sharma to spend more time honing his bowling skills.

25 Jan 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Harbhajan disappointed over Samson, Chahal's exclusion from Champions Trophy squad

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has voiced his displeasure over the exclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from the Indian ODI team.

21 Jan 2025
Rohit Sharma

Harbhajan backs star Indian duo to shine in Champions Trophy

India is gearing up for Champions Trophy 2025, starting their campaign on February 20 against Bangladesh.

17 Jan 2025
Gautam Gambhir

Harbhajan Singh questions BCCI's revised guidelines for centrally-contracted players

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has questioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) recently revised 10-point policy for centrally-contracted players.

17 Jan 2025
BCCI

Harbhajan Singh compares current Indian team's situation to Chappell era

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has compared the current Indian cricket team to the dark days of Greg Chappell's reign.

13 Jan 2025
ICC Champions Trophy

Harbhajan Singh urges Rohit, Kohli to silence critics with performance

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has asked Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to silence their critics by performing well in Test cricket.