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“Became Heated Discussion During…”: Harbhajan Singh’s Ashwin vs Shardul Verdict For First Test | Cricket News
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“Became Heated Discussion During…”: Harbhajan Singh’s Ashwin vs Shardul Verdict For First Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Whenever the Indian team tours a SENA country, debate enrages in the world of social media over whether India should opt for two spinners or four seamers. As there remains a similar debate over the choice between Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur, iconic spinner Harbhajan Singh gave his verdict on the chatter, while sending a reminder of the choice that was made during the World Test Championship final. For Harbhajan, while Shardul got the nod in the WTC final, Ashwin should be preferred for the Boxing Day Test."The biggest debate is whether Shardul should play or Ashwin, this topic became a heated discussion during the World Test Championship. The conditions there were different because the ball seams on Day 1 so I feel Shardul was the right choice according to those conditi...
Star All-Rounder Dropped As Harbhajan Singh Picks His India XI For 1st Test vs South Africa | Cricket News
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Star All-Rounder Dropped As Harbhajan Singh Picks His India XI For 1st Test vs South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former star spinner Harbhajan Singh picked Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of all-rounder Shardul Thakur for India's upcoming Boxing Day Test clash against South Africa in Centurion. Harbhajan picked his ideal playing XI for the first Test as they look to change their bleak record on South African soil. Since 1992, India have played 23 Tests in South Africa and only won four and lost 12. Harbhajan who felt that India would need to post a competitive score of more than 400 went with a star-studded batting line-up."According to me Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open. Shubman Gill would come in at number three and the fourth spot will be for Virat Kohli. The fifth and sixth spots belong to Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul respectively. For number seven Ravindra Jadeja but the biggest ques...
“Both Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Should…”: Harbhajan Singh’s Firm T20 World Cup 2024 Verdict | Cricket News
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“Both Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Should…”: Harbhajan Singh’s Firm T20 World Cup 2024 Verdict | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh said on Thursday that senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should play in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in West Indies and USA next year. Rohit and Virat have not been part of India's T20I team since last year's 10-wicket loss to England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 semifinals in Australia in November. Youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, and Ruturaj Gaikwad are being tried out in their absence and prepared for the future."I think both Virat (Kohli) and Rohit (Sharma) should be there in the World Cup...I think a good combination would be possible only when you have good senior players too with the youth. Virat and Rohit have a lot of mettle in them...I think they should play," Harbhajan told ANI...
In Awe Of Para Athletes Harbhajan Singh All Praise For Khelo India Movement | Other Sports News
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In Awe Of Para Athletes Harbhajan Singh All Praise For Khelo India Movement | Other Sports News

[ad_1] Former Indian cricket sensation and Member of Parliament Harbhajan Singh graced the inaugural Khelo India Para Games' medal distribution ceremony for the powerlifters held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. The spin legend, also a World Cup winner, joined in celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship and resilience exhibited by para-athletes from across the nation. Khelo India Para Games, an initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, aimed to promote inclusivity and provide a platform for differently-abled athletes to showcase their exceptional talents has garnered incredible support and admiration from across genres.Harbhajan Singh lauded the Khelo India movement for offering an opportunity to express themselves at all levels....
On Gautam Gambhir-S Sreesanth Row, Harbhajan Singh’s Epic SRK-Style Response | Cricket News
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On Gautam Gambhir-S Sreesanth Row, Harbhajan Singh’s Epic SRK-Style Response | Cricket News

[ad_1] Harbhajan Singh in a press conferenceBack to the cricket field with their assignment in the Legends League Cricket, Gautam Gambhir and S Sreesanth triggered a huge controversy. The duo clashed on the field, with Gambhir allegedly calling Sreesanth a 'fixer'. The incident created a huge storm on social media after Sreesanth decided to make some grave allegations against his former India teammate. When Harbhajan Singh, one of India's finest spinners, was asked about the incident, he took a rather diplomatic take, responding to the question by using a famous dialogue from a Bollywood movie."Bade baad shehro mein chhoti chhoti baatein hoti rehti hain(in big cities, small things keep happening)," Harbhajan said in a press conference organised by Legends League Cricket.While Harbhajan's...
“Lollypop De Diya Hai…”: Harbhajan Singh Fumes Over Yuzvendra Chahal’s Exclusion From T20Is vs South Africa | Cricket News
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“Lollypop De Diya Hai…”: Harbhajan Singh Fumes Over Yuzvendra Chahal’s Exclusion From T20Is vs South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] After being out of the Indian team for a lengthy period, veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is set to make his comeback during the upcoming tour of South Africa. On the back of stellar campaigns in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Chahal was named in India's squad for the three-match ODI series against the Proteas. While the recall might be huge morale booster for Chahal, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh feels the selectors have given him a "lollypop", while also poiting out his exclusion from the T20I series."There is no Yuzvendra Chahal in T20 format. You kept him in ODIs but not T20Is. Lollypop de diya hai bande ko (They just gave him a lollypop to suck on). We won't take in the format where you do well but will take for other formats. It's beyond ...
“Before The Game, My Aussie Friends Said…”: Harbhajan Singh On India’s World Cup Final Loss | Cricket News
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“Before The Game, My Aussie Friends Said…”: Harbhajan Singh On India’s World Cup Final Loss | Cricket News

[ad_1] The 'pitch talk' has been at the center of many debates since the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023. First, it was the match between India and New Zealand, and then the final. After India went on to lose the summit clash to Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, questions arose whether the curators could've prepared a better wicket for the final. When Harbhajan Singh was asked about his views on the subject, he also believed that the Indian team would've performed better if the pitch prepared was slightly better."I think it was the kind of pitch which was on the slower side. It was drier than the usual pitch. You know, I would have liked to see a pitch where a lot of scores like 300 plus been scored. That sort of pitch would have India more than this kind of ...
2011 Cricket World Cup Winner Provides ‘Very Shocking Stat’ That Turned India’s Final vs Australia | Cricket News
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2011 Cricket World Cup Winner Provides ‘Very Shocking Stat’ That Turned India’s Final vs Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricket World Cup: India lost to Australia in the final by 6 wickets.© AFPThe Cricket World Cup 2023 final loss of the Indian cricket team still rankles the heart of the fans. After 20 years, the Rohit Sharma-led India cricket team had a chance to avenge the loss of Sourav Ganguly's side to Australia in the 2003 Cricket World Cup final. Instead, it was the Australian cricket team yet again which trumped India in the final of a ODI Cricket World Cup. Going into the final, the Indian cricket team was the favourites on the back of a 10-match winning streak. But Australia saved their best for the final game to first restrict India to a below-par total of 240 and then reached the target with seven overs to spare.One stat that stood out in the Indian cricket team innings was that the Ro...
“Stop Such Behaviour”: Harbhajan Singh Slams Fans Targeting Australian Players, Their Families | Cricket News
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“Stop Such Behaviour”: Harbhajan Singh Slams Fans Targeting Australian Players, Their Families | Cricket News

[ad_1] Following India's upsetting loss in the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia on Sunday, former 'Men in Blue' spinner Harbhajan Singh asked cricket fans not to troll Aussie cricketers and their family members. Harbhajan took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and wrote that trolling family members of the World Cup winner is completely in bad taste.He also added that they lost to a better team in the final but the cricket fans should not troll others for it.He concluded by saying that sanity and dignity are more important."Reports of trolling of family members of Australian cricket players is completely in bad taste. We played well but lost the final to better cricket by the Aussies. That's it. Why troll the players and their families? Requesting all cricket fans to ...
“Kon Sa Nasha…”: Harbhajan Singh Fumes Over Inzamam Ul Haq’s ‘Conversion’ Comment | Cricket News
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“Kon Sa Nasha…”: Harbhajan Singh Fumes Over Inzamam Ul Haq’s ‘Conversion’ Comment | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Harbhajan Singh© X (formerly Twitter)Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh took to social media to express his anger over a story involving him that was narrated by former Pakistan skipper Inzamam Ul Haq in an interview which has gone viral on the internet. During the interview, Inzamam said that Harbhajan was impressed with Maulana Tariq Jameel and even contemplated converting to Islam.  “We had a room where prayers were conducted. Maulana Tariq Jameel used to visit us in the evening and lead us into a namaz. After a few days, Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif and Zaheer Khan also started coming. Four other Indian cricketers sat and watched us,” he said. “Harbhajan, who was unaware that Tariq Jameel was a maulana, said that ‘I am impressed with this man and w...