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Harbhajan strikes for Surrey

Harbhajan strikes for Surrey

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

The Indian off-spinner's haul of 6 for 36 helped the English county skittle out Hampshire for 146 runs.

Harbhajan Singh turns 30, wish him!

Harbhajan Singh turns 30, wish him!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

The champion off-spinner enters another major phase in his life on Saturday, July 3, when he celebrates his 30th birthday. Join us in wishing the champion spinner all the best in the year ahead.

ICC clarifies on Harbhajan

ICC clarifies on Harbhajan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2005

The off-spinner will not receive the benefits of a new proposal that allows for a bowler to straighten his arm upto 15 degrees.

Ramprakash comes out in Harbhajan's support

Ramprakash comes out in Harbhajan's support

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Former England batsman Mark Ramprakash has thrown his weight behind beleaguered Harbhajan Singh, saying the Indian is not the kind of person to racially abuse somebody.

'Harbhajan did not breach security'

'Harbhajan did not breach security'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Gujarat police on Monday denied reports that Harbhajan Singh had breached security by venturing out of the team hotel on his own on Sunday night, insisting that the Indian off-spinner had gone with proper security cover.

Harbhajan doubtful for first ODI

Harbhajan doubtful for first ODI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2006

The off-spinner is a doubtful starter for the first ODI against Pakistan on Monday due to an injury to his bowling finger.

What Mrs Maxwell Told Indian Trolls

What Mrs Maxwell Told Indian Trolls

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'Requesting all cricket fans to stop such behaviour. Sanity and dignity are more important.'

Harbhajan hearing on September 29

Harbhajan hearing on September 29

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

The Punjab Cricket Association has summoned the ace off-spinner following his outburst against coach Greg Chappell.

Harbhajan upset over chucking report

Harbhajan upset over chucking report

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Indian off spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed his concern and frustration on Monday after he was reported again for chucking.

Harbhajan's Hummer 'challaned' by traffic police

Harbhajan's Hummer 'challaned' by traffic police

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Controversies and Harbhajan Singh seem to travel together and the off-spinner was on Tuesday challaned by the Chandigarh Traffic Police for plying his recently-imported Hummer vehicle without a registration number.

Harbhajan wishes Hayden form

Harbhajan wishes Hayden form

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

"I am disappointed because I love watching him against other teams," said the Indian off-spinner of Matthew Hayden.

Ashwin-Jadeja: The 'Tango and Cash' of Indian cricket

Ashwin-Jadeja: The 'Tango and Cash' of Indian cricket

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'Hunting in pairs' is an often-used maxim about fast bowlers, but Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have given a new spin to it, consistently troubling the opposition in more ways than one.

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Ashwin's legacy, marked by his intellect and dominance on the field, will resonate for years to come.

Harbhajan finds India captaincy appealing

Harbhajan finds India captaincy appealing

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh made no bones about his ambition to lead the Indian team, saying he will not shy away if the offer comes his way.

Harbhajan slams Aussie whinging

Harbhajan slams Aussie whinging

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Would they have complained had they won the Mumbai Test, asked the ace Indian off-spinner.

Harbhajan goes wicketless in county match

Harbhajan goes wicketless in county match

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who was included in India's 30-member probables for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, bowled an economical spell though without a wicket till tea on the first day of his side Essex's County Championship Division Two match against Hampshire at Chelmsford.

Tendulkar, Harbhajan script Lanka triumph

Tendulkar, Harbhajan script Lanka triumph

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Sachin Tendulkar scored a superb 138 and Harbhajan Singh claimed five wickets as India beat Sri Lanka by 46 runs in the tri-series final.

Murali treatment unfair: Harbhajan

Murali treatment unfair: Harbhajan

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Harbhajan Singh said it was unfair to question Muralitharan after he had perched himself as the highest Test wicket-taker.

Lancs cancel Harbhajan's contract

Lancs cancel Harbhajan's contract

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

The decision came after the ace Indian off-spinner informed the county that his injured finger is still swollen and painful.

Harbhajan amazed by Bolt's smooth bowling action, simplicity

Harbhajan amazed by Bolt's smooth bowling action, simplicity

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

'I think cricket is there in Usain Bolt's blood. Since I got to watch from close quarters, it was amazing to see him run-up to bowl. The perfect delivery stride is understandable because he is a world champion athlete,' Harbhajan Singh said.

Pollock not worried about Harbhajan's form

Pollock not worried about Harbhajan's form

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Mumbai Indians bowling coach and mentor Shaun Pollock today said that there is nothing to worry about captain Harbhajan Singh's extended lean patch with the ball.

Harbhajan wants to bounce back

Harbhajan wants to bounce back

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

The off-spinner will try and bowl his natural line and length and pick wickets in the next Test.

Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise

Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The new red-soil pitch at Chepauk perfectly aligned with Indian team's vision to give more practice to their pacers ahead of the all-important tour to Australia.

Will Harbhajan get the nod for ICC Champions Trophy?

Will Harbhajan get the nod for ICC Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com7 May 2017

With an economy rate of 5.82 in nine matches in the ongoing tenth edition of the Indian Premier League, Harbhajan Singh is hopeful of making it to the Indian team for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

I have to start afresh: Harbhajan

I have to start afresh: Harbhajan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Excited to be back into the national fold after a gap of more than a year, India off spinner Harbhajan Singh has said he is aware he would have to start afresh when he takes the field against New Zealand later this month.

Harbhajan named 'Sikh Sportsperson of the Year'

Harbhajan named 'Sikh Sportsperson of the Year'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Feisty Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was chosen 'Sikh Sportsperson of the Year' at the World Sikh Awards 2011 for his 'contribution to the Indian cricket team's World Cup triumph'.

Harbhajan fined $15k for abusing Suman

Harbhajan fined $15k for abusing Suman

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Mumbai Indians' off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was fined $15,000 for abusing Deccan Chargers' Tirumalasetti Suman during their IPL match on Sunday

Harbhajan's wish list: Dravid as India coach, Zaheer bowling coach

Harbhajan's wish list: Dravid as India coach, Zaheer bowling coach

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Senior India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday said former captain Rahul Dravid is ideal to be the next chief coach of the Indian cricket team with Zaheer Khan as the bowling coach.

Harbhajan temporarily suspended from IPL

Harbhajan temporarily suspended from IPL

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

Harbhajan Singh has been temporarily suspended from the IPL after video evidence against him in the clash with S Sreesanth.

Procter's statement on Harbhajan ruling

Procter's statement on Harbhajan ruling

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was on Sunday, January 6, banned for three Test matches after International Cricket Council Referee Mike Procter upheld the Australian team's charge that he racially abused Andrew Symonds.

Match referee Engineer begins Harbhajan hearing

Match referee Engineer begins Harbhajan hearing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Match referee Farokh Engineer, who is adjudicating in the slap row involving Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth began his hearing at the Maurya Sheraton in New Delhi on Monday afternoon. Besides Harbhajan and Sreesanth, Lalit Modi, Chief Commissioner of the Indian Premier League, and commentator Harsha Bhogle are attending the hearing.

Harbhajan eyes comeback at the earliest

Harbhajan eyes comeback at the earliest

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The sting in a "totally fit" Harbhajan Singh's bowling is on its way back and the out-of-favour off-spinner is eying a comeback into the Indian cricket team at the earliest.

Harbhajan Singh-Geeta Basra blessed with a baby girl

Harbhajan Singh-Geeta Basra blessed with a baby girl

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and his wife Bollywood actress Geeta Basra are blessed with a baby girl. As per reports, Harbhajan's mother has confirmed the news that the actress has delivered a baby girl at a London Hospital.

Sports Ministry rejects Dutee, Harbhajan nominations

Sports Ministry rejects Dutee, Harbhajan nominations

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

India's sprint sensation Dutee Chand's nomination for Arjuna award and cricketer Harbhajan Singh's nomination for Khel Ratna award were rejected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

We didn't gain anything playing Sri Lanka, says Harbhajan

We didn't gain anything playing Sri Lanka, says Harbhajan

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is of the opinion that India's home series against Sri Lanka served little purpose ahead of the gruelling tour of South Africa.

Murali bigger threat than Mendis: Harbhajan

Murali bigger threat than Mendis: Harbhajan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Harbhajan Singh does not doubt mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis' potentials but the star off-spinner believes it is old trickster Muttiah Muralitharan who would pose bigger threat for the Indian batsmen in the forthcoming Test series. Harbhajan heaps praise on Mendis, who ran through India's batting order in the Asia Cup final in Karachi, and said it was an extraordinary display of quality spin bowling.

Bumrah's Post-Game Celebration With Wife

Bumrah's Post-Game Celebration With Wife

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

While Bumrah's bowling prowess is undeniable, his heartwarming post-match celebration with his wife and sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, reminds us that there's more to him than just cricket.

Harbhajan back in Test squad for Bangladesh tour

Harbhajan back in Test squad for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Mumbai medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, who has played four ODIs for India (8 wickets), was named as a replacement for the injured Mohammed Shami in the One-day squad.

Harbhajan replies to BCCI notice

Harbhajan replies to BCCI notice

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who was on Monday banned by the Indian Premier League for rest of its matches for slapping paceman S Sreesanth, has replied to the Cricket Board's show cause notice issued to him.

Farmers tear-gassed after offering tea, flower shower; several hurt

Farmers tear-gassed after offering tea, flower shower; several hurt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

A group of 101 farmers resumed their foot march to Delhi on Sunday to press the Centre for various demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). However, they were stopped at the barricading by Haryana Police who cited a prohibitory order clamped by the Ambala administration. The farmers have been pressing for various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP, a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases (against farmers), and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and compensation to the families of farmers who died during the previous agitation in 2020-21 are also part of their demands.