Amid the ongoing speculations regarding Harbhajan Singh's availability for the Indian Premier League, a source in the know of developments in Chennai Super Kings said the cricketer has not yet informed the franchise that he is not coming.
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.
Out-of-favour India off-spinner and Punjab skipper Harbhajan Singh on Saturday said he is determined to perform in the upcoming Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Jharkhand and stage a comeback to the national side for the One-day series against England.
The off-spinner will try and bowl his natural line and length and pick wickets in the next Test.
Team sources said a request to hire the former Aussie left-arm fast bowler as bowling coach for the Australia tour has been made to the BCCI.
Injuries have forced India to make changes to their winning combination. With Murali Vijay and Wriddhiman Saha returning home, the visitors are likely to field a new combination.
Harish Kotian/Rediff.com assesses the Indian side after the 2-1 series triumph in Sri Lanka.