Eulogising milestone man Sachin Tendulkar for his historic One-Day International double hundred, India's star off-spinner Harbhajan Singh reckons his illustrious team mate is better than Australian great Sir Don Bradman.
Harbhajan's injured finger has improved, but the team management does not want to take a chance.
Senior India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said he is seeking legal advise on the way ahead after BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) AP Shah observed that the bowler should dissociate himself from sports apparel company 'Bhajji Sports', which supplies kits to domestic teams. Shah had investigated the 'Conflict of Interest' issues raised by activist Neeraj Gundey, who had filed a number of such complaints with the 'Office of Ombudsman'. "I have received an e-mail communication from the Board. All I can say at this moment is that I am discussing the issue with my legal advisor. I will act according to his advice," Harbhajan told PTI on Thursday. The company 'Bhajji Sports' is owned by Mrs Avtar Kaur, who is the cricketer's mother. When a senior BCCI official was asked, he said that if Harbhajan is not the owner, anyone else can run the company, he said: "As long as Harbhajan's name does not feature among the owners of the company in any of the deeds, he will not be under the Conflict of Interest purview."
'I am willing to help/assist in any way to help bring in a change. It's shocking to say the least that the payment system hasn't been changed since 2004. Imagine the value of 100 rupees then and now. It is so different' 'The guys can't even plan their future because they don't know whether they would earn Rs 1 lakh or Rs 10 lakh in that year and it leads to huge issues in their lives and families and (affects) state of mind. Anyway, let's try and gently make a change for our brothers'
The Indian off-spinner will replace Pakistan's Saqlain Mushtaq, who has been plagued by knee problems, next year.
Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who made a memorable comeback to international cricket by helping India thrash England in a World Twenty20 group league match in Colombo dedicated his man-of-the-match award to his mother and close friends who stood by him in his hour of crisis.
He might be out of India's squad, but Harbhajan Singh is seen as a player who has the credentials to lead the country at some time in the future by former skipper Sourav Ganguly.
Rohit is a tough cookie and the genial exterior concealed his real feelings as he said that playing under Pandya is no different from playing under any other captain.
Skipper Harbhajan Singh led from the front with a remarkable all-round effort to take Punjab to the quarter-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a thrilling two-wicket win over Maharashtra in New Delhi.
The Indian off-spinner has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action following concern over his 'doosra' delivery.
The off-spinner took 4 for 51 as his side bowled out Gloucestershire for 288 and enforced the follow-on.
The former Pakistani leg-spinner said the absence of a second spinner snatched victory from the home side in the Mohali Test.
Indian off spinner Harbhajan Singh played a significant part in Surrey's innings and 55-run win against Hampshire.
Harbhajan Singh will lead Punjab in the Ranji Trophy match against Odisha at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium in Mohali, from October 27 to 30.
Harbhajan Singh found himself in fresh controversy on Wednesday after jabbing at a photographer at the Bangalore International Airport before leaving for the tri-series in Sri Lanka.
English county Surrey are awaiting BCCI approval before announcing the off-spinner as their overseas signing for 2005.
India's ace spinner Harbhajan Singh has served a legal notice on Vijay Mallya-owned UB Spirits over a television advertisement that shows Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni "mocking" at him.
The Sri Lankan off spinner does not think there is anything wrong in the way Harbhajan Singh bowls his 'doosra'.
India's coach John Wright says the team expects the off-spinner to continue bowling the delivery he has been reported for.
'If he is prepared to bat the 20 overs, he can put together a match-winning performance. 200 is very accessible at Chinnaswamy but not necessarily at Chepauk Stadium.'
Twenty20 maybe the engine driving cricket in the 21st century but Test cricket also deserves a place alongside, believes India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. It was an obvious to Team India's schedule this year which saw them play just three Test matches in comparison to 14 One-Day Internationals and 8 Twenty20 internationals.
Cricketer Harbhajan Singh, actor Mona Singh and an entertainment channel were on Thursday issued summons by a local court for allegedly hurting religious sentiments with their Ravana-Sita dance act in a reality show last year. The summons, returnable by April 22, were issued by First Class Judicial Magistrate Rajneesh on a petition filed by NGO activist and local advocate, Arvind Thakur, and spokesman of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Vijay Singh.
India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed his teammates after the opening day in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Brabourne stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday, saying they looked tired and did not create enough pressure.
The mood was celebratory after Mumbai Indians won the Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday night.
The finger operation will be performed by orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dror Paley at the Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.
Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach Sunil Subramanian wished the experienced off-spinner ahead of his 100th Test as India is set to lock horns with England in the fifth and final Test of the five-match series at Dharamsala from Thursday.
Balram Singh met Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh in Sydney.
The off-spinner claimed just one for 169 from 35 overs in the first Test at Brisbane.
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.
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
Ahead of Mumbai Indians' IPL 2023 clash against Chennai Super Kings, Harbhajan Singh compared the contest to an India-Pakistan match.
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.
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.
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.
The off-spinner said he was looking to play in the County Championship in England to get back his bowling rhythm before joining the Indian team.
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.
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.
