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Harbhajan joins 400-wicket club in Test cricket

Harbhajan joins 400-wicket club in Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday added another feather to his cap by becoming the third Indian bowler and 11th overall to take 400 wickets in Test cricket.

Harbhajan to lead Punjab in Ranji Trophy

Harbhajan to lead Punjab in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Ignored for India's first Test against the West Indies at home, Harbhajan Singh was named captain of the Punjab Ranji Trophy team that will take on Uttar Pradesh in their opening encounter at Mohali, beginning November 3.

New Zealand judge to hear Harbhajan appeal

New Zealand judge to hear Harbhajan appeal

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

John Hansen has been appointed as commissioner to hear India spinner Harbhajan Singh's code of conduct appeal, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.

Beating Chennai was big morale-booster: Harbhajan

Beating Chennai was big morale-booster: Harbhajan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Of the teams a depleted Mumbai Indians has managed to upstage in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20, captain Harbhajan Singh said beating ousted title holders Chennai Super Kings was the biggest morale-booster for his injury-ravaged side.

PHOTOS: Harbhajan turns to old friend Sachin for help

PHOTOS: Harbhajan turns to old friend Sachin for help

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Sachin Tendulkar was seen giving good friend and teammate Harbhajan Singh a few guidelines to improve his bowling on Wednesday, the eve of the third Test at Mohali.

Why Harbhajan was handed a lifeline in the Test team

Why Harbhajan was handed a lifeline in the Test team

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil's explanation for Harbhajan Singh's inclusion in the squad for the one-off Test in Bangladesh next month. Harish Kotian reports

Spotted: Kohli, Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Sydney

Spotted: Kohli, Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Sydney

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Balram Singh met Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh in Sydney.

Harbhajan's mother in a spin over Dhoni spoof ad

Harbhajan's mother in a spin over Dhoni spoof ad

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Spin bowler Harbhajan Singh's mother has filed a legal notice against a liquor company for running an advertisement in which captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni ridicules her son, local media reported on Tuesday.

Harbhajan to return from injury vs Delhi on December 22

Harbhajan to return from injury vs Delhi on December 22

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is recuperating well from his shoulder injury, which has kept him out of action from Punjab's last two Ranji Trophy encounters, and is expected to return to competitive cricket in another 10 days time.

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are set for important milestones during the coming series against Bangladesh.

I will definitely miss Kumble: Harbhajan

I will definitely miss Kumble: Harbhajan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday said the ace leg spinner's shoes will be hard to fill.

Dravid back, Harbhajan dropped for England ODIs

Dravid back, Harbhajan dropped for England ODIs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

The experienced Rahul Dravid was on Saturday recalled after almost two years while off-colour Harbhajan Singh was dropped from India's Twenty20 and one-day squad for the upcoming series against England, beginning August 31.

Pollock replaces Harbhajan as Mumbai captain

Pollock replaces Harbhajan as Mumbai captain

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock was on Sunday named captain of Mumbai Indians following Harbhajan Singh's suspension from Indian Premier League matches for slapping pacer S Sreesanth.

Harbhajan, Sreesanth downplay row between them

Harbhajan, Sreesanth downplay row between them

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

Mumbai Indian stand-in captain Harbhajan Singh on Saturday downplayed the controversy regarding him allegedly slapping S Sreesanth to bring the Kings XI Punjab pacer to tears, saying the issue "had been sorted out".

Kohli, Ojha to replace injured Yuvraj, Harbhajan

Kohli, Ojha to replace injured Yuvraj, Harbhajan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh have been ruled out of the remainder of the England Test series because of injuries. Virat Kohli and Pragyan Ojha have been named replacements.

Engineer to hear Harbhajan on Monday

Engineer to hear Harbhajan on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

Match referee Farokh Engineer said he will conduct a hearing the the Harbhajan-Sreesanth row on Monday in New Delhi.

It is highly unfair: Harbhajan's mother

It is highly unfair: Harbhajan's mother

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

"This is totally unjusified. It would have been all right if the other person (read Symonds), too, had been handed down the same treatment. It is unfair to my son," Harbhajan's mother Avtar told journalists her residence in Punjab.

Symonds accuses Harbhajan of racial abuse

Symonds accuses Harbhajan of racial abuse

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has apparently levelled a charge of "racial abuse" against Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh after the third day's play in the second Test in Sydney on Friday.

Harbhajan took the game away from us: Vettori

Harbhajan took the game away from us: Vettori

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori had no qualms in admitting that India's lower-order batman Harbhajan Singh denied the Kiwis a possible win in the first Test in Ahmedabad with his aggressive brand of cricket.

Harbhajan's five best moments in Test cricket

Harbhajan's five best moments in Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Following Harbhajan Singh's feat of capturing 400 Test wickets, rediff.com looks back on his five best moments in Test cricket.

We played for 15 years, Kumble didn't fight with anyone: Harbhajan

We played for 15 years, Kumble didn't fight with anyone: Harbhajan

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Harbhajan Singh has come out in support of his longtime team mate Anil Kumble amid reports of rift between the current India coach and captain Virat Kohli.

Harbhajan to miss NZ tour opener

Harbhajan to miss NZ tour opener

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

The ace off-spinner is down with fever and will not play in the Indians' opening match against a home side.\n\n

India want Harbhajan cleared

India want Harbhajan cleared

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

India will resume their suspended tour of Australia but will continue to protest a ban on spinner Harbhajan Singh for racial abuse during the second test in Sydney, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Tuesday.

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians lose but Harbhajan steals the show

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians lose but Harbhajan steals the show

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Mumbai Indians lost their IPL cricket match against Kings XI Punjab by 18 runs.

We proved critics wrong, says Harbhajan

We proved critics wrong, says Harbhajan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said India have proved their critics wrong by winning the third cricket Test against Australia on the fast and bouncy WACA track in Perth.

Target tough but not unachievable: Harbhajan

Target tough but not unachievable: Harbhajan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

With the pitch at the MCG deteriorating, Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh admitted on Friday that chasing the Australian target of 499 would be a tough task for the visitors, but hoped that their formidable line-up will stand up to the challenge.

Tough to bowl to an unknown batsmen: Harbhajan

Tough to bowl to an unknown batsmen: Harbhajan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Mumbai Indians off-spinner Harbhajan Singh says the toughest challenge for him is bowling to unknown batsmen in Twenty20 cricket.

Tendulkar's word saved Harbhajan

Tendulkar's word saved Harbhajan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

ICC-appointed Appeals Commissioner Justin John Hansen blamed Andrew Symonds for provoking Harbhajan Singh during the Sydney Test.

Harbhajan banned from IPL

Harbhajan banned from IPL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

India spinner Harbhajan Singh was banned for the remainder of the Indian Premier League tournament after he was found guilty on Monday of slapping compatriot Shanthakumaran Sreesanth. IPL commissioner Lalit Modi told a news conference that the cricketer has been fined all of his match fees from the tournament.

Have selectors missed a trick in picking the best squad for WC?

Have selectors missed a trick in picking the best squad for WC?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

These two guys could have been very handy in the World Cup, especially in conditions where they know what to do and how to take wickets. So, I believe these two guys, simply in India, have missed it, former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday

Stats: Harbhajan continues golden run with bat

Stats: Harbhajan continues golden run with bat

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

The statistical highlights at the end of fourth day's play in the second Test between India and New Zealand in Hyderabad, on Monday.

Harbhajan hungry for success in Australia

Harbhajan hungry for success in Australia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Off spinner Harbhajan Singh is keen to emulate his domestic success against Australia when India embark on their Test tour starting in December.

I do feel ignored with the selection snub: Harbhajan

I do feel ignored with the selection snub: Harbhajan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Selection snubs despite good performances have left him feeling hurt but veteran Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh says being ignored repeatedly has not dampened his spirits and he would continue to try for a comeback in the national team.

Harbhajan's 'all-rounder' riddle shocks Black Caps

Harbhajan's 'all-rounder' riddle shocks Black Caps

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

New Zealand's cricketers may have previously regarded Harbhajan Singh as little more than nuisance value with the bat, but the latter has now emerged as a genuine all round threat with two back to back Test hundreds as the tourists look to do the unthinkable -- win a test series in India for the first time.

'Slapgate' thing of past for Sreesanth, Harbhajan

'Slapgate' thing of past for Sreesanth, Harbhajan

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

The 'slapgate' incident two years ago is now a thing of the past and they have moved on in their lives, both Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth said on Monday.

'Harbhajan should be playing in all three formats for India'

'Harbhajan should be playing in all three formats for India'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Former captain Sourav Ganguly says the Board of Control for Cricket in India should have ensured that senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was not kept out of the national side for more than six months.

Why Not Dhoni As India Coach?

Why Not Dhoni As India Coach?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'If Mahendra Singh Dhoni announces retirement, he can prove to be a good option. He has played a lot of cricket and has won big tournaments.'

'Harbhajan's selection shows we don't have many good off-spinners'

'Harbhajan's selection shows we don't have many good off-spinners'

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Sunil Gavaskar has welcomed the return of Harbhajan Singh to the Indian cricket team after more than two years, saying the off-spinner looks in good form even though he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone with close to 700 international wickets under his belt.

Ranji Trophy: Harbhajan rescues Punjab with a vital 92

Ranji Trophy: Harbhajan rescues Punjab with a vital 92

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Punjab captain Harbhajan Singh made a superb return to competitive cricket as he smashed 92 off only 80 balls to rescue his team from a precarious position against an impressive Jammu and Kashmir bowling attack on the first day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.