Harbhajan Singh [Images] has been provided additional security. The authorities in Melbourne fear the Indian off-spinner could be subjected to taunts and insults by hostile Australian fans.

• Tendulkar's word saved Harbhajan

Harbhajan, who shed the slur of racism and got a three-Test ban overturned by Appeals Commissioner John Hansen on Tuesday, will now move with an extra security ring around him. It is learnt that he will have four security personnel around him.

The spinner, meanwhile, appeared upbeat on arrival in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon.

Relieved that he is free of the "racial" charge, Harbhajan said, "I am very happy, the right decision was made. I am glad it's over."

Accused of racially abusing Andrew Symonds [Images] in the Sydney Test, Harbhajan was initially slapped a three-match ban by Match Referee Mike Procter, a decision overturned by Hansen.