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CAA unrest: Cricketer Harbhajan appeals for peace

CAA unrest: Cricketer Harbhajan appeals for peace

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Harbhajan Singh appealed for peace in the wake of protests against the amended citizenship act.

Why is Andrew Symonds blaming Harbhajan?

Why is Andrew Symonds blaming Harbhajan?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds says the 'monkeygate' incident during the home series against India in 2008 triggered his downfall in international cricket and even led to bouts of 'binge drinking'.

Indian team dependent on Kohli and Rohit: Harbhajan

Indian team dependent on Kohli and Rohit: Harbhajan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh stated that the current team is very much dependent on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The Chennai Super Kings off-spinner believes that other players in the team lack self-belief as when Rohit and Kohli perish cheaply, they end up losing majority of games.

Ashwin goes past Harbhajan for most Test wickets in India

Ashwin goes past Harbhajan for most Test wickets in India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Ashwin's 266 wickets at home have come at an average of 22.67.

Dhoni just compared Harbhajan, Tahir to wine

Dhoni just compared Harbhajan, Tahir to wine

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Dhoni picked Tahir for special praise, saying the South African is someone on whom he can depend no matter what the situation.

Why Kohli Came Undone Against Spin

Why Kohli Came Undone Against Spin

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'When it comes to playing spin, the only way, spend time playing against it for hours and hours and hours.'

'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

'A thorough gentleman': Modi, Gambhir remember Gaekwad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Anshuman Gaekwad, who served Indian cricket as a player, coach and selector, succumbed to blood cancer on Wednesday night.

Second Test will finish within 4 days: Harbhajan

Second Test will finish within 4 days: Harbhajan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Spinners are having a field day on the very first day of the Test.

Why Kohli Is On The Back Foot

Why Kohli Is On The Back Foot

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'He knows that Gabba will be a different wicket where he will get to face a lot of bounce and pace and that back foot game needs to be included in his game.'

I am not jealous of you: Harbhajan tells Ashwin

I am not jealous of you: Harbhajan tells Ashwin

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Veteran India off- pinner Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday rejected the perception that he is jealous of Ravinchandran Ashwin, saying the Tamil Nadu bowler is a "legend in making".

Young Dhoni was a shy, very quiet guy: Harbhajan

Young Dhoni was a shy, very quiet guy: Harbhajan

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Spinner Harbhajan Singh revealed said that former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was a very shy person when he first came into the Indian team and he only started opening up after the controversial Sydney Test against Australia in 2008.

Harbhajan, Pathan to make acting debut in Tamil cinema

Harbhajan, Pathan to make acting debut in Tamil cinema

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh are all set for new innings in their career as the duo will be making their acting debut in Tamil cinema.

Harbhajan to spend RS salary on education of farmers' daughters

Harbhajan to spend RS salary on education of farmers' daughters

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Bhajji said that he has joined the RS to "contribute to the betterment" of the nation.

Don't copy Kohli's captaincy style, Harbhajan advises Rahane

Don't copy Kohli's captaincy style, Harbhajan advises Rahane

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

India's Ajinkya Rahane has his own personality and it would be a mistake for him to try and copy Virat Kohli's leadership style in the final three Tests against Australia, former test spinner Harbhajan Singh has said.

T20 WC: 'He'll be a different Hardik Pandya when he wears that blue jersey'

T20 WC: 'He'll be a different Hardik Pandya when he wears that blue jersey'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has nothing but empathy for Hardik Pandya as he navigates a challenging phase in his career and is hopeful that the all-rounder, who "hasn't been a free man in the last two months", will become one during next month's T20 World Cup.

Legends League: Sehwag, Yuvraj, Harbhajan to play for India Maharaja

Legends League: Sehwag, Yuvraj, Harbhajan to play for India Maharaja

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh will be among a host of former stars in the India Maharaja team which will take part in the inaugural edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC), starting on January 20 in Oman.

Salman Visits Eknath Shinde's Home For Ganpati Darshan

Salman Visits Eknath Shinde's Home For Ganpati Darshan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Film folk visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's residence for Ganpati darshan over the weekend.

Should RCB bring back Kohli as captain?

Should RCB bring back Kohli as captain?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Conversation should have been behind closed doors

Harbhajan, wife Geeta to feed 5000 families in Jalandhar

Harbhajan, wife Geeta to feed 5000 families in Jalandhar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has pledged to feed 5000 under-privileged families in his native Jalandhar, who are suffering due to the coronavirus pandemic which has infected over a million people globally and wreaked havoc on the economy.

'I'm not certain if Dhoni will play or not, but...'

'I'm not certain if Dhoni will play or not, but...'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

He added that, Ravindra Jadeja and Rachin Ravindra would also be crucial retentions, with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also an obvious choice.

Furious Harbhajan rips Gilchrist apart over hat-trick comment

Furious Harbhajan rips Gilchrist apart over hat-trick comment

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

A furious Harbhajan Singh chided Adam Gilchrist after the Australian suggested that he was perhaps not out when the Indian spinner had him leg before wicket during his historic hat-trick way back in the Kolkata Test in 2001.

I have pulled out of IPL due to personal reasons: Harbhajan

I have pulled out of IPL due to personal reasons: Harbhajan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Harbhajan Singh has already the CSK management about his decision of opting out of the T20 league, starting on September 19.

Harbhajan takes a dig at SA via Jonty

Harbhajan takes a dig at SA via Jonty

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

On Wednesday, former South Africa batsman Jonty Rhodes shared a picture on Instagram in which he sported South Africa's jersey and captioned the post as "Feels good to be back in the green and gold, even if it is only for a shoot at the iconic #mehboobstudio in Mumbai #stillflying.

PHOTOS: Harbhajan meets 'The Great Khali'

PHOTOS: Harbhajan meets 'The Great Khali'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh invited former Indian wrestler 'The Great Khali' at his residence in Jalandhar, Punjab. Harbhajan uploaded pictures in which Khali is posing with the off-spinner's family.

Confident that Harbhajan will do a great job for KKR, says Karthik

Confident that Harbhajan will do a great job for KKR, says Karthik

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik said picking Harbhajan Singh at the IPL players' auction was not easy, while adding that the veteran spinner has left everyone impressed with the amount of 'interest and intensity' he has shown in the practice sessions.

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP national president JP Nadda and several other famous faces were seen at polling booths, exercising their franchise in the final and seventh phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

'Rohit Will Give You Energy, Confidence'

'Rohit Will Give You Energy, Confidence'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'Dhoni will never go to a player and ask him what field you want.' 'He will want the player to learn from his own mistakes.' 'Rohit will put his arm around your shoulder and tell you, "This is what is expected from you, you can do this".'

PIX: Ganguly, Harbhajan get inked!

PIX: Ganguly, Harbhajan get inked!

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Sports stars stepped out to cast their vote

Jadeja Completes Special Double!

Jadeja Completes Special Double!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The other Indian bowlers who have taken 300 Test wickets or more include Anil Kumble (619), R Ashwin (524), Kapil Dev (434), Harbhajan Singh (417), Ishant Sharma (311) and Zaheer Khan (311).

IPL should happen as several lives depend on it: Harbhajan

IPL should happen as several lives depend on it: Harbhajan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The BCCI has suspended the IPL till April 15 but the tournament is increasingly looking unlikely given the current nationwide lockdown to contain the virus. Harbhajan Singh says he won't mind Indian Premier League played in empty stadiums but the event should go ahead when the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control as several livelihoods are dependent on the it.

Why Rohit Sharma makes Harbhajan laugh?

Why Rohit Sharma makes Harbhajan laugh?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh uploaded a picture of teammate Rohit Sharma wearing a fatka (turban) like him on his head. "This guy makes me laugh. Looking sharp there Rohit Sharma what do u have to say guys bout this pic??" Harbhajan wrote about Rohit on Facebook. Harbhajan and Rohit share a close friendship with both players playing for the same Indian Premier League franchise the Mumbai Indians. The Indian team is in Nagpur and will play the World T20 opener against New Zealand on Tuesday.

Bring Ashwin back in limited overs cricket: Harbhajan

Bring Ashwin back in limited overs cricket: Harbhajan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Harbhajan also believed that both Chahal and Kuldeep remain India's best bet for providing breakthroughs.

India U-19's spin twins unleash havoc, sweep Aus 2-0

India U-19's spin twins unleash havoc, sweep Aus 2-0

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Australia colts lost as many as 17 wickets on the third day after commencing on their overnight score of 142 for 3 in reply to India's massive first-innings total of 492.

When Sachin, Rajinikant, Harbhajan got together...

When Sachin, Rajinikant, Harbhajan got together...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

For India's spin great Harbhajan Singh, it was a fan boy moment as he caught up with his heroes -- cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and Tamil film superstar Rajinikant Akash during Akash Ambani's wedding in Mumbai last weekend.

'Harbhajan did nothing'

'Harbhajan did nothing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

India's management backed Harbhajan Singh following reports that he made monkey gestures to the crowd during the first tri-series final against Australia.

'A GOAT Retires'

'A GOAT Retires'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I do feel there's a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to ... showcase that in club level cricket.'

Harbhajan banned

Harbhajan banned

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was on Sunday night banned for three Test matches after the ICC Match Referee Mike Procter upheld the Australian charge that he had racially abused their all-rounder Andrew Symonds, a decision against which the Indian team will appeal within 24 hours.

India erred by picking 4 spinners for T20 World Cup?

India erred by picking 4 spinners for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh believes India made a mistake by picking four spinners for the T20 World Cup.

Don't think Dhoni will play for India again: Harbhajan

Don't think Dhoni will play for India again: Harbhajan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is unlikely to play for India again even if he has a fabulous IPL season for Chennai Super Kings, said Harbhajan Singh, reacting to the news of the former skipper being dropped from BCCI's list of centrally contracted players.

Harbhajan was wronged during Monkeygate, says Kumble

Harbhajan was wronged during Monkeygate, says Kumble

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former captain Anil Kumble says pulling out of the 2007-08 Australia Tour following the controversial Sydney Test could have been an "acceptable" option but his side continued the series to set an example by winning the remaining matches under trying circumstances. The Sydney Test in January 2008 was marred by the infamous Monkeygate scandal where off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was handed a three-match ban by the ICC for allegedly racially abusing Andrew Symonds.