News for 'Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh'

Ganguly ruled out of third Test

Ganguly ruled out of third Test

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Kumble bats for Harbhajan's inclusion in Indian squad

Kumble bats for Harbhajan's inclusion in Indian squad

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Former captain Anil Kumble pitched in for the inclusion of Harbhajan Singh in the Indian squad for the home series against Australia and England later this year.

Harbhajan slams Pandya, Rahul for jeopardising reputation of cricketers

Harbhajan slams Pandya, Rahul for jeopardising reputation of cricketers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

On the show, Pandya had boasted about hooking up with multiple women and being open about it with his parents. Rahul was, however, a little more restrained in his responses on relationships and women.

Controversial Hair questions Harbhajan's action in new book

Controversial Hair questions Harbhajan's action in new book

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Former Australian umpire Darrell Hair, who triggered a storm by accusing Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan of chucking 16 years ago, says Indian tweaker Harbhajan Singh is also among the bowlers with "highly suspicious action".

Harbhajan to correct action in Melbourne

Harbhajan to correct action in Melbourne

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

The ace off-spinner will leave for Melbourne next week to correct his bowling action under Bruce Elliot.

Harbhajan can match my Test record: Muralitharan

Harbhajan can match my Test record: Muralitharan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Retiring Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan on Wednesday said among the current crop of slow bowlers, only Harbhajan Singh can match his record of scalping nearly 800 Test wickets.

Star value not a factor: Harbhajan

Star value not a factor: Harbhajan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

The off-spinner said the team would bounce back after the disappointing showing in the Kuala Lumpur tri-series.

Azhar welcomes decision to drop Harbhajan, Yuvraj

Azhar welcomes decision to drop Harbhajan, Yuvraj

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin backed the selectors' decision to drop Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh from the team for the fourth and final Test against England but hoped the two will soon stage a comeback in the squad as they are good players.

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.' 'If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.'

Kuldeep's IPL form won't impact his performance in World Cup: Harbhajan

Kuldeep's IPL form won't impact his performance in World Cup: Harbhajan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Kuldeep Yadav's sudden loss of form in the ongoing IPL will not in any way impact his performance in the World Cup where he will have ample chance of a comeback, feels senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

Harbhajan, Ishant demoted to Grade B in BCCI contracts

Harbhajan, Ishant demoted to Grade B in BCCI contracts

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Rising talent, off-spinner R Ashwin replaced out-of-form senior tweaker Harbhajan Singh in the top bracket of BCCI's list of central retainership contracts, while struggling pacer Ishant Sharma was also demoted from Grade A to B.

Mumbai Indians didn't deserve to win: Harbhajan

Mumbai Indians didn't deserve to win: Harbhajan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Mumbai Indians might have edged out Trinidad and Tobago by one-wicket in a last-ball thriller of the Champions League Twenty20 in Bangalore but skipper Harbhajan Singh said they didn't deserve to win and the Caribbean side was the better team on the day.

Dhoni introduced Harbhajan too late: Malik

Dhoni introduced Harbhajan too late: Malik

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

His 126-ball 128 set the stage for Pakistan's comprehensive victory over India in the Champions Trophy match on Saturday, but Shoaib Malik feels the scenario could have been different had Mahendra Singh Dhoni introduced Harbhajan Singh early into the attack.

Harbhajan likely to escape ban

Harbhajan likely to escape ban

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

Embroiled in a race row with Australia's Andrew Symonds, Harbhajan Singh will appear before a disciplinary hearing in Sydney on Sunday amid indications that the controversial Indian off-spinner will escape a ban due to lack of evidence.

Extension of Harbhajan's review deadline sought

Extension of Harbhajan's review deadline sought

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

The BCCI blamed the International Cricket Council for the delay in appointing an expert panel to work with the off-spinner

'Will it be appropriate to say Harbhajan has been thrown out?'

'Will it be appropriate to say Harbhajan has been thrown out?'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Former India captain Bishen Singh Bedi has reacted with caution on Harbhajan Singh's axing from India's squad even as he advised the off-spinner to get back to domestic circuit to get his mojo back.

'I am confident that I will get to play in Test matches again'

'I am confident that I will get to play in Test matches again'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The veteran off-spinner was part of the Indian squad for the Test series in Sri Lanka in August but was dropped for the ongoing four-match series against South Africa.

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.

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A top BCCI source said even if a note is sent and the ICC agrees to put it out in front of member boards for a vote, India is unlikely to find any support from other nations.

Harbhajan called obnoxious little weed

Harbhajan called "obnoxious little weed"

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

India's Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday came under a fresh attack by Australian cricketers with opener Matthew Hayden calling the off-spinner an "obnoxious little weed", a remark which has the potential to create more bad blood between the two teams.

Uttarakhand floods a sad, unbelievable experience: Harbhajan

Uttarakhand floods a sad, unbelievable experience: Harbhajan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has described the experience of getting caught in the massive floods in Uttarakhand while on a pilgrimage as 'sad' and 'unbelievable'.

Tendulkar, Harbhajan rested for Lanka tri-series

Tendulkar, Harbhajan rested for Lanka tri-series

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Seasoned players Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh were rested while Yuvraj Singh was recalled in the 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming cricket tri-series in Sri Lanka, beginning from August 10.

England batted rather slow: Harbhajan

England batted rather slow: Harbhajan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Happy at restricting England to 229 for five on the opening day of the first cricket Test, ace spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday took a dig at the visitors saying they batted slowly and helped India's cause.

'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.'

We deserve to be No. 1, declares Harbhajan

We deserve to be No. 1, declares Harbhajan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Thrashed in the first Test in Nagpur, Team India's fighting spirit stood out to the core during their convincing victory in the second Test in Kolkata, said Harbhajan Singh.

Harbhajan on Sourav's 100th Test

Harbhajan on Sourav's 100th Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Harbhajan Singh pays tribute to Sourav Ganguly, the captain who transformed his career.

Harbhajan turns it for Surrey

Harbhajan turns it for Surrey

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

The Indian off-spinner bagged four wickets for 64 runs to put Surrey in a commanding position going into the final day of the County Championships Division One match against Worcestershire.

Finally, Dhoni's CSK to start training in UAE

Finally, Dhoni's CSK to start training in UAE

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and all other Chennai Super Kings players, except for the COVID-19 afflicted duo of Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad, will start training from Friday evening after clearing a third round of testing for the virus in Dubai.

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.

Tendulkar hands over MI captaincy to Harbhajan

Tendulkar hands over MI captaincy to Harbhajan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

In a surprising decision, the Master Blaster handed over the responsibility to Harbhajan Singh. The off-spinner, who led Mumbai to the Champions League T20 title last September, will captain the side in the fifth edition of the tournament.

Harbhajan yearns for a hundred

Harbhajan yearns for a hundred

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Harbhajan Singh has bailed India out of trouble with his willow more than once and is upset that he is still to score a hundred. 'I am very upset. I should have got a century. It was my best chance to score one,' said the off-spinner after hitting 60 and helping India reach 375 for nine on the opening day of the third Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday.

IPL format not too friendly for bowlers: Harbhajan

IPL format not too friendly for bowlers: Harbhajan

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

With another season of the Indian Premier League round the corner, Harbhajan Singh is hopeful that Mumbai Indians would be able to win their maiden crown this time.

SEE: Sorry Bhajju pa, says Ashwin after breaking record

SEE: Sorry Bhajju pa, says Ashwin after breaking record

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Ashwin went past Harbhajan, who took 265 wickets in India at an average of 28.76, after dismissing Ben Stokes with a perfect off-spinner on the second day of the second Test against England in Chennai.

Why Harbhajan's Khel Ratna application was rejected

Why Harbhajan's Khel Ratna application was rejected

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Harbhajan's nomination for Khel Ratna award has been rejected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) on grounds that his documents reached late.

Don't write off Ricky Ponting: Harbhajan

Don't write off Ricky Ponting: Harbhajan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Embattled Ricky Ponting has received support from an unexpected quarter in the form of Harbhajan Singh who said it is a big mistake to write off the former Aussie skipper.

Sachin, Sehwag return for Windies Test; no Harbhajan

Sachin, Sehwag return for Windies Test; no Harbhajan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Harbhajan Singh, who was dropped for the ODI series against England, has been ignored for the first Test against the West Indies, beginning November 8 at the Ferozeshah Kotla, in Delhi.

Tendulkar, Rahane, Laxman convey wishes to fans on Ganesh Chaturthi

Tendulkar, Rahane, Laxman convey wishes to fans on Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Ganesh Chaturthi is here and everyone from Sachin Tendulkar to Ajinkya Rahane and Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter to extend their greetings to fans and followers on the auspicious occasion.

Windies cautious against Harbhajan factor: Sarwan

Windies cautious against Harbhajan factor: Sarwan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Describing Harbhajan Singh as an important performer for India, West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan said his team would have to "stay positive" against the off-spinner as they meet in the four-match ODI series beginning on Friday.