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“Has Anyone Talked To Him?”: Harbhajan Singh On Sarfaraz Khan’s West Indies Test Snub | Cricket News
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“Has Anyone Talked To Him?”: Harbhajan Singh On Sarfaraz Khan’s West Indies Test Snub | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Sarfaraz Khan© TwitterFormer Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that the Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) need to talk to Sarfaraz Khan and try to mould him into the kind of player that they want him to be. Sarfaraz has been a brilliant performer on the domestic circuit over the past couple of years but he was once again overlooked for selection ahead of the tour of West Indies. In an interaction with PTI, Harbhajan said that Sarfaraz's time will come considering how well he has performed in Ranji Trophy but added that he needs to be motivated by the authorities."Sarfaraz will get his opportunity as he has scored heavily in domestic cricket. I want to know if anyone has made an effort to go and talk to him, may be from BCCI or state associa...
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Virat Kohli or Babar Azam? Asks Harbhajan Singh. Gets ‘Greatest’ Response From Shoaib Akhtar | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli or Babar Azam? Asks Harbhajan Singh. Gets ‘Greatest’ Response From Shoaib Akhtar | Cricket News

[ad_1] Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar in a candid chat© YouTubeIt isn't the first time a former cricketer was asked about his views on the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam debate, and it won't be the list. In a candid chat with Pakistan great Shoaib Akhtar, legendary India spinner Harbhajan Singh asked the iconic pacer about his views on the Babar vs Kohli question. Without taking the diplomatic route, Akhtar termed Kohli the 'greatest batter' while calling his compatriot Babar the 'upcoming greatest batter ever' in the world of cricket.In a video shared by Harbhajan on his YouTube channel, he and Akhtar had an intriguing chat where they discussed many things, ranging from their cricketing journey to shopping.Towards the end of the video, Bhajji put across the Kohli vs Babar question in fron...
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“This Was The Best Chance…”: Harbhajan Singh Wanted This Star As New Captain For West Indies ODIs | Cricket News
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“This Was The Best Chance…”: Harbhajan Singh Wanted This Star As New Captain For West Indies ODIs | Cricket News

[ad_1] Commenting on the squad selected by India for the three-match ODI series against West Indies, legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that a new captain should have been handed over the duty to lead the side in the series. For the ODIs that will be played on July 27, July 29 and August 1, Team India have named regular skipper Rohit Sharma to lead the side. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya has been chosen as the vice-captain. Harbhajan opined that India should have selected Hardik as the captain for the series instead."The One-Day team should have gone only under Hardik Pandya's leadership with a new squad. The youngsters, who performed well in the IPL, should have got a chance here. This was the best chance to groom them. Maybe, they are playing this (selected) team considering the Wor...
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On Harbhajan Singh’s Advice, PCA Conducts Open Trials To Tap Village Talent | Cricket News
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On Harbhajan Singh’s Advice, PCA Conducts Open Trials To Tap Village Talent | Cricket News

[ad_1] Most of them were raw, some even hadn't even held a leather ball in their hands before, forget about knowing the variations of grip. The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), with an aim to create 'pace bowling bank', tried out more than 1000 bowlers in open trials between June 10-21 to tap into village talent. PCA short-listed 93 bowlers -- most of them not have not even ventured out of their respective villages. It was an idea of former India spinner Harbhajan Singh that PCA should visit the remote hamlets in the state to unearth cricketing talent.Harbhajan, who is a Rajya Sabha MP, has been advising PCA on regaining its lost glory. He also wants the state unit to make proper utilisation of the funds it receives from the BCCI."I don't think many states have done this before -- Condu...
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“Senior Players Should Be Rested”: Harbhajan Singh’s Advice To Selectors Ahead Of West Indies Tour | Cricket News
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“Senior Players Should Be Rested”: Harbhajan Singh’s Advice To Selectors Ahead Of West Indies Tour | Cricket News

[ad_1] With Team India set to tour West Indies next month, former spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged the selectors to pick a young team for the five-match T20Is. BCCI announced the schedule for India's tour of the West Indies, starting July 12. The teams will play two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. While the squads are yet to be announced, it is expected that the selectors by might drop some players who have not been able to impress the management.Harbhajan also called for a fresh approach starting with the West Indies tour, and added that the senior players have played enought cricket, especially in T20Is."The seniors have played enough cricket and should be rested. I urge them (the board) to not delay this any further and send a young team to the West Indies. For T20Is, Hardik Pandya...
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“Fake Confidence By Winning On Bad Pitches”: Harbhajan Singh Tears Into Indian Team After WTC Final Loss. Watch | Cricket News
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“Fake Confidence By Winning On Bad Pitches”: Harbhajan Singh Tears Into Indian Team After WTC Final Loss. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Harbhajan Singh© YouTubeAfter India's ICC World Test Championship final loss to Australia at The Oval, legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh raised questions over highly spin-friendly pitches in India, and how it affects India's preparation for big matches, especially in pace-friendly conditions. After their ICC World Test Championship title win against India in the final by 209 runs at The Oval, Australia made history by becoming the first-ever team to clinch all major ICC trophies. After dominating India over the course of five days Australia secured their maiden World Test Championship 2023 title on Sunday at the Oval, London. India was bundled out at 234 in 63.3 overs while chasing 444, with Mohammad Shami as the last player standing with a score of 13(8)*.Harbhajan ...
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“It Will Take Us To…”: Harbhajan Singh On Rohit Sharma’s Suggestion Of 3 Finals For World Test Championship | Cricket News
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“It Will Take Us To…”: Harbhajan Singh On Rohit Sharma’s Suggestion Of 3 Finals For World Test Championship | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Harbhajan Singh.© BCCIFollowing India's loss to Australia in the summit clash of World Test Championship, skipper Rohit Sharma backed the idea of three finals for the mega event. In the WTC Final, Australia defeated India by 209 runs in the final to claim their maiden World Test Championship title. The game was dominated by the Pat Cummins-led side for the majority part and India barely had their moments of joy. After the match, Rohit said that a three-match series would be ideal for the next WTC cycle."I would like to play the 3-Test match series for the WTC Final. We worked hard and we fought but we played just one game. I think a three-match series would be ideal in the next WTC cycle," Rohit said in the post-match press conference. However, former India spinner H...
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Why India Chose To Bowl In WTC Final? Head Coach Rahul Dravid Explains | Cricket News
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Why India Chose To Bowl In WTC Final? Head Coach Rahul Dravid Explains | Cricket News

[ad_1] Head coach Rahul Dravid defended India's decision to bowl first in the World Test Championship Final against Australia, saying the call was dictated by overcast conditions and grass on the pitch. In pursuit of a record 444, India were bowled out for 234 in the first session of the fifth day itself to lose their second WTC Final in a row by a massive margin of 209 runs. Dravid was posed some tough questions by Sourav Ganguly, who commentated during the WTC Final.Ganguly asked his former teammate Dravid the logic behind the reason to bowl first and he responded by saying that the decision was not about "tackling pressure"."We decided to bowl first in the Test match because the conditions were overcast and there was quite a lot of grass on the pitch," Dravid said."So, we thought that...
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“Alone He Won World Cups”: Harbhajan Singh Gives Sharp Response To Fan Praising MS Dhoni | Cricket News
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“Alone He Won World Cups”: Harbhajan Singh Gives Sharp Response To Fan Praising MS Dhoni | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh© AFPThe Indian cricket team's loss to Australia in the ICC Test Championship final has resulted in the outbreak of negative sentiments among many fans on social media. While some are busy criticising head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma for the team's loss, others are recalling how successful India were under the captaincy of MS Dhoni when it came to ICC events. As one fan levied extravagant praise on Dhoni's success at the ICC World T20 in 2007, Harbhajan Singh gave a sharp retort, reminding the fan that cricket is a 'team sport'.While India's failures in ICC events has left fans, pundits and many former cricketers scratching their heads. Since the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, the subcontinent giants haven't tasted success at t...
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On Ishan Kishan vs KS Bharat Debate, Harbhajan Singh Backtracks From Initial Selection | Cricket News
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On Ishan Kishan vs KS Bharat Debate, Harbhajan Singh Backtracks From Initial Selection | Cricket News

[ad_1] Harbhajan Singh in a video on his YouTube channel© YouTubeThe Indian cricketing spectrum is divided over the selection of wicket-keeper in the Indian team for the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia. Both KS Bharat and Ishan Kishan have their strengths and weaknesses. While some want the 'pure keeper' Bharat to get the nod, others want Ishan for the 'Rishabh Pant-like' impact. Harbhajan Singh, who has been sharing his views on a number of cricketing matters as a pundit, backtracked from his statement by supporting Ishan's case, having earlier picked Bharat as his choice.In a video on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan explained why Kishan should get the nod over Bharat, citing the Mumbai Indians' batter's ability to face the new ball."Why Ishan Kishan should be conside...
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