Indian Off Spinner and legend of cricket Harbhajan Singh retires from all forms of cricket.

Published on December 24, 2021

harbhajan singh tweet about his retirement

Harbhajan Singh retires from all forms of cricket. He wrote a tweet by thanking everyone for supporting him throughout his career.

Legendary off-spinner of India Harbhajan Singh finally announced his retirement from all forms of cricket today on Friday (December 24, 2021). In his career, the 41-year-old picked up 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs, and 25 scalps in 28 T20Is. Harbhajan Singh retires from all form of cricket specially IPL.

Harbhajan Singh ODI Debut and Test Debut:

Indian aggressive off-spinner Harbhajan made his Test debut against Australia in Bangalore in 1998. Off spinner Harbhajan Singh’s first test wicket was Greg Blewett. Harbhajan Singh ODI debut match was against New Zealand in April in Sharjah. Bhajji aka Harbhajan Singh’s first ODI wicket was Matt Horne.

Harbhajan Singh’s memorable performance vs Australia in test series played in India:

He reaches his peak while playing against Australia in the home series. Many rates that series as his best test series as a bowler. He took 32 wickets against the top batting lineup of Australia. India won the series 2-1 thanks to Harbhajan Singh’s performance in the series. Harbhajan Singh’s best Test figures of 8 for 84 in that series in Chennai. Harbhajan also was one of the mainstays of India’s remarkable overseas wins in Leeds (2002) and Durban (2010-11 season), ending with four and six wickets, respectively. Best Test figures away from home – 7 for 120 – in the drawn Test in Cape Town in 2010-11. The last game of Harbhajan Singh for India was vs UAE in the T20 Asia cup 2016.

Part of 2007 and 2011 world cup winning team of India:

Harbhajan Singh played an essential role in the t20 world cup 2007 and ODI Worldcup 2011. He was also part of the 2003 Worldcup final.

Harbhajan Singh IPL Career/ Ipl Statistics:

Harbhajan 163 IPL games and took 150 wickets. His best season in the IPL came in 2013. Harbhajan took 24 wickets at an average of 19 for the Mumbai Indians. India’s veteran and legendary off-spinner made his first-class debut in the 1997 season for Punjab versus Services, also played 198 first-class matches, grabbing 780 wickets.

He was also a helpful contributor with the bat in hand, evidenced by the two-Test hundreds he gathered versus New Zealand at home in 2010. In addition to those two hundred, he also slashed nine fifties in the game’s most extended format.

Harbhajan Singh strong character:

He was known for his aggression. He was different from the other spinners. His aggression was similar to fast bowlers. His fights with Symond and vs Aussie team on the field will be remembered for a long time. He used to give back to people who misbehaved. Harbhajan Singh was in the news for fight with Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir.

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