Star spinner Harbhajan Singh rubbished reports that India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his deputy Virender Sehwag had a tiff over Amit Mishra's exclusion from the Mirpur Test against Bangladesh.
Mumbai Indians skipper Harbhajan Singh has admitted that Mahendra Singh Dhoni's whirlwind 20-ball 51-run knock took the game away from them in the IPL eliminator in Bangalore on Wednesday.
He has nothing more to prove to anyone after haunting batsmen for more than 15 years in international cricket and Harbhajan Singh believes that his 'tried and tested' strengths are the ones he will rely on as he prepares to lay his hands on a record third world title.
Out of six finals played, India have won three World titles, including two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and one T20 World Cup in 2007.
Immediately after entering the record books Dhanawade's heroics were lauded by none other than batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar.
The off-spinner said the team would bounce back after the disappointing showing in the Kuala Lumpur tri-series.
The ace Indian off-spinner says the tri-series will be ideal preparation for the Champions Trophy.
The off-spinner said though his injured finger is healing quickly, he does not want to take any risks.\n
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar returned to the cricket field once again after playing his last international back in 2013, featuring in the One World One Family Cup match held at Bengaluru on Thursday.
Ace spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that beating the Australians in the tri-series in Malaysia will give India the psychological advantage ahead of the Champions Trophy and World Cup.
'We are looking at the Champions Trophy and World Cup,' team manager Ravi Sawant said.
Harbhajan Singh found himself in yet another controversy when he allegedly punched a cameraman at the Bengaluru International Airport on Wednesday before leaving with the Indian team for the tri-series in Sri Lanka. Although some sections of the media reported that he had punched the cameraman, some photographers who were present at the venue said he did nothing of that sort.
Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Monday said he may not be a dud with the bat anymore but he is not an all-rounder either.
The second Indian Grand Prix is a grand affair and the Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh made his presence felt. He joined the F1 fan fare at the Ferrari garage on Sunday.
Fresh from leading Punjab to the runners up finish in the Vijay Hazare One-Day tournament, out-of-favour Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is happy with his own showing in the domestic circuit and is keen to make a comeback into the Indian team for the 50-overs World Cup next year.
"The report relates specifically to the bowler's action when delivering the `doosra'," said match referee Chris Broad.
Harbhajan Singh slammed an entertaining half-century but could not prevent Mumbai Indians from going down to Kings XI Punjab by 18 runs in the Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Sunday.
Questioning the ICC's new rules on chucking, the off-spinner says, 'If they put Harbhajan through a proper bowling assessment test now, I can safely tell you he will exceed the 15 degrees limit'
India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Saturday stood firm on his objection to the controversial WADA 'whereabouts' clause, saying he is not bound by the 'unacceptable' rule. The feisty off-spinner said he would want to be remembered like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev after he retires.
Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh added another feather to his cap on Thursday, becoming the third Indian bowler and 11th overall to take 400 wickets in Test cricket.
The Indian off-spinner will make his Surrey debut in a four-day game against Warwickshire starting on Wednesday.
It's official! Harbhajan Singh will be finally playing in his 100th Test match. The offie has been included in the Indian XI for the opening Test against Australia at the MA Chidambaram stadium starting Friday.
Harbhajan was reported for a suspect action when bowling his 'doosra' delivery by match officials during the second test against Bangladesh.
In absence of Harbhajan Singh, who has been advised rest for pain in his shinbone, Uday Kaul will lead Punjab in their Ranji Trophy Elite division match against Railways at the PCA cricket stadium, Mohali, on Tuesday.
The Indian off-spinner scored an attacking 84 for Surrey against Gloucestershire in a County Championship Division One match.
The ace off-spinner will leave for Melbourne next week to correct his bowling action under Bruce Elliot.
India's temperamental spinner Harbhajan Singh wants the umpire referral system to be implemented in one-dayers also to avoid dubious umpiring decisions like the ones Sachin Tendulkar got in the recently-concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka. Such types of rules, he said, benefits the game as well as the players.
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and star off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will get special honours during the annual BCCI Awards Ceremony scheduled in Mumbai on February 18.
Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Monday welcomed the national selectors' decision to recall off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for the first two Tests of the upcoming series against Australia.
He may not top the popularity charts in Australia but Harbhajan Singh is the best spinner in the world as the feisty Indian offie's bowling is 'unbelievable', says Jason Krejza.
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".
Australian media reported that the Indian off-spinner features in the list of seven bowlers with highly suspect action drawn by ICC.
The off-spinner will work under Bruce Elliot after being reported for chucking while bowling the doosra delivery
ICC CEO David Richardson lauded Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for correcting his bowling action after being called twice in his career and making it absolutely legal, insisting that there's no conspiracy in the timing on the crackdown of illegal actions.
Mumbai Indians moved to the top spot with a comprehensive 41-run win over Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League match at the DY Patil Stadium in Nerul (Navi Mumbai) on Sunday.
Harbhajan Singh reckons the current team has not shown the fearlessness that one needs to win ICC titles
Cricketer-turned-commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu says the spirit for which Harbhajan is known for was never visible during the second Test in Mumbai.
