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14Dec By source belowNo Comments

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‘Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma should be there in…’: Harbhajan Singh | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday advocated for senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in West Indies and USA next year.Rohit and Virat have been absent from India's T20I team since the 10-wicket loss to England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 semifinals in Australia last November.In their absence, young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been given opportunities as part of the team's preparation for the future."I think both Virat (Kohli) and Rohit (Sharma) should be there in the World Cup...I think a good combination would be possible only when you have good senior players too with the youth. Virat and Rohit have a lot of mettle in th...

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8Dec By source belowNo Comments

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Harbhajan Singh reacts to Sreesanth-Gambhir LLC controversy in Shah Rukh Khan style | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] SURAT: The controversy surrounding the spat between World Cup winners S Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir continued to hog the limelight on the eve of the 2023 Legends League Cricket (LLC) final, where Suresh Raina's Urbanrisers Hyderabad will take on Harbhajan Singh's Manipal Tigers for the trophy on Saturday.Harbhajan, who himself was involved in the infamous 'slapgate' with Sreesanth during their stint in the Indian Premier League, was seemingly ready for the most expected question."Bade bade shehro mein chhoti chhoti baatein hoti rehti hain (in big cities, small things keep happening)," Harbhajan replied using the famous dialogue from a Bollywood movie starring Shah Rukh Khan, much to the amusement of the attending media.When reminded about the controversial IPL incident involving ...

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8Dec By source belowNo Comments

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S Sreesanth: A two-time World Cup winner who courted trouble with slap-gate, then IPL spot fixing and now an on-field spat with Gautam Gambhir

[ad_1] The seam. The grimace at release. The headband. The misbehaving hair. The motor mouth. Time spent in Tihar Jail post IPL spot-fixing charges. S Sreesanth’s journey was mercurial but flawed. Once again in his career, the former seamer is in the news for his on-field antics rather than his perfect seam release. S Sreesanth has accused his former team-mate Gautam Gambhir of calling him a “fixer” during a Legends League match in Surat. The tiff between former India players S Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir took a worse turn on Thursday after the former commented on the latter’s Instagram post, calling the batter “an arrogant and utterly classless individual.” Gambhir had earlier in the evening posted a picture of him smiling in an Indian jersey with the caption, “Smile when the world is...

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1Dec By source belowNo Comments

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‘They just gave him a lollypop to suck on’: Harbhajan on Chahal’s inclusion in ODIs | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After being ignored for the recently concluded ODI World Cup and Asia Cup, Yuzvendra Chahal has been recalled into the Indian team for the three-match ODI series against South Africa. Interestingly, the selectors have opted not to include him in the T20I squad for the series.Reacting to Chahal's inclusion in the ODIs, former India spinner Harbhajan Singhdoesn't seem to be impressed with the selectors call.He expressed his surprise at Chahal's omission from the T20Is."There is no Yuzvendra Chahal in the T20 format. You kept him in ODIs but not T20Is. They just gave him a lollypop to suck on. We won't take in the format where you do well but will take for other formats. It's beyond my understanding," Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel.What lies ahead for Pujara, Rahane...

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23Nov By source belowNo Comments

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‘Cricket won and India lost. Had India won the World Cup…’: Abdul Razzaq continues to spit venom against India | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani cricketers degrading and questioning Indian cricketers is nothing new. Be it out of jealousy and hatred, cricketers who have played for Pakistan at the international level continue to berate Indians, Indian cricketers and the Indian cricket board, just to stay relevant.Not long after making a highly objectionable and uncalled for remark against Indian actress Aishwarya Rai, former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has again made negative comments about Indian cricket.In a clip that is viral on social media, Razzaq, talking about India's defeat to Australia in the ODI World Cup final, says on a talk show that "it's great for cricket that India lost."When asked by the anchor about Australia’s victory against India who were unbeaten before the final, Razza...

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21Nov By source belowNo Comments

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‘Sanity and dignity are more important’: Harbhajan Singh slams fans for trolling Australian players and their families | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh urged cricket enthusiasts to refrain from trolling Aussie cricketers and their family members after Australia secured a six-wicket victory over India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final.Harbhajan took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, and wrote that trolling family members of the World Cup champions is completely in bad taste."Reports of trolling of family members of Australian cricket players is completely in bad taste. We played well but lost the final to better cricket by the Aussies. That's it. Why troll the players and their families? Requesting all cricket fans to stop such behaviour. Sanity and dignity are more important," Harbhajan wrote on X.After India's defeat, numerous cricket fans engaged in trolling the family m...

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15Nov By source belowNo Comments

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‘Yeh bakwaas log kuch bi bakte hai’: Harbhajan Singh rejects Inzamam-ul-Haq’s claims | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a strong rebuttal to former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq's recent claims, 2011 World Cup-winning Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed his pride in being an Indian and slammed the assertions made by Inzamam regarding his interest in Islamic teachings.Harbhajan took to social media to address the issue, reposting a video in which Inzamam claimed that the star spinner had shown interest in following the teachings of Pakistan's Islamic preacher, Maulana Tariq Jameel."Yeh kon sa nasha pee kar baat kar raha hai? I am a proud Indian and proud Sikh..yeh Bakwaas log kuch bi bakte hai," Harbhajan wrote on his X handle, expressing his anger and dismissing Inzamam's statements.In the video shared by Harbhajan, Inzamam narrated interactions with Harbhajan during their play...

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5Nov By source belowNo Comments

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WATCH: Virat Kohli joins Harbhajan Singh on stage as he croons Punjabi song in old clip

[ad_1] On the day Virat Kohli turned 35, actress Geeta Basra shared an old clip of the Indian cricketer crooning a Punjabi chartbuster at an old social function. “Happy birthday @imVkohli .. a special video on your special day to show your many other talents .. what a better gift to give yourself than the milestone you have achieved today.. to many more.. have a spectacular year ahead,” Basra tweeted on Sunday. In the clip, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who is married to Basra, also joins in with Kohli as a plethora of stars stand on the stage with the India batter in awe of his singing ability. This includes current India captain Rohit Sharma, Rohit’s wife Ritika Sajdeh, Nita Ambani, actor Parineeti Chopra and fashion designer Manish Malhotra among others. Happy birthday ...

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28Oct By source belowNo Comments

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‘Paid to speak for tech to show tech is right’: Harbhajan Singh takes a dig at Nasser Hussain

[ad_1] Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh got into a spat on X(Formerly known as Twitter) after expressing his discontent towards the Decision Review System (DRS). The 43-year-old took a dig at Nasser Hussain and alleged that the former English skipper was paid to speak in favour of technology when a user posted a video clip of Hussain explaining the rules of DRS. “Paid to speak for tech to show tech is right. He is suggesting tech is right, @imVkohli isn’t, because tech must have paid the broadcaster to show how important is tech .. OK if the tech is right go with tech Why do u need umpires to stick to their own decisions? Utterly nonsense .. use 1 tech or umpire.. don’t make people fool who love this game blindly,” Harbhajan wrote. Most Read 1 Deepika Padukone...

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27Oct By source belowNo Comments

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Harbhajan Singh calls Jos Buttler ‘clueless’, says England not capable of beating India | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Defending champions England were pushed to the brink of World Cup elimination on Thursday when they were handed an eight-wicket thrashing by Sri Lanka in their crucial ICC ODI World Cup match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.England now have four defeats and just one victory and need to win their remaining four matches to maintain their slender hope of sneaking into the semi-finals.Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh came down hard on the 2019 champions and called their captain Jos Buttler 'clueless'."Jos Buttler has never looked so clueless. Ben Stokes was asked to come out of retirement ahead of the World Cup but got injured. He has failed to make a significant impact in the matches he has played," Harbhajan Singh said in a YouTube video.Chasing...

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22Oct By source belowNo Comments

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Mohammed Shami’s stature in bowling is as high as Virat Kohli’s in this team, says Harbhajan Singh | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mohammed Shami led an impressive Indian resurgence in the final 10 overs, claiming a remarkable 5-54 as the hosts dismissed New Zealand for 273 runs in 50 overs in their crucial top-of-the-table clash at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday.Shami also achieved the distinction of being the first Indian bowler to record two five-wicket hauls in Men's ODI World Cups. Harbhajan Singh, the former Indian off-spinner, drew a parallel between Shami's stature in bowling and Virat Kohli's standing in the current team."What Mohammed Shami has done is remarkable because in the next match, when Hardik Pandya returns, it will be an interesting question of who will be left out. Mohammad Shami's stature in bowling is as high as Virat Kohli's in this team. When you bench such players,...

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10Oct By source belowNo Comments

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Ex-Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh gives verdict on Rohit Sharma’s bowling selection dilemma | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has weighed in on India's World Cup campaign strategy, specifically on the choice between playing three spinners or opting for a pacer in the squad.The Indian cricket team, known as the 'Men in Blue,' commenced their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought victory over Australia. One noticeable aspect of India's playing XI was the inclusion of three spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja.As India gear up to face Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, there is speculation about whether they will once again field a squad with three spinners or make adjustments.Harbhajan Singh offered his perspective, stating, "It will depend on the pitch. If the match takes place on a pitch like Chennai, then three spinners ...

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23Sep By source belowNo Comments

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Don’t think anyone at the moment would have a seam position as good as Mohammed Shami: Harbhajan Singh – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on India pacer Mohammed Shami following his remarkable five-wicket haul against Australia in the first ODI in Mohali on Friday.Shami's exceptional performance saw him achieve a career-best by taking five wickets for a mere 51 runs, a feat that hasn't been matched by any Indian pacer at home since Zaheer Khan accomplished it in 2007."Shami was brilliant once again.Just look at that seam position, so straight. I don't think anyone in world cricket at the moment would have a seam position as good as Shami. Indian cricket is lucky to be in a stage where you have Bumrah, Siraj, too, who can bowl 150 kmph and also win the game on their day," said Harbhajan Singh on his YouTube channel.IND Vs AUS, 1st ODI : World Cup से पहले Team India Beat Austra...

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20Sep By source belowNo Comments

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R Ashwin vs Washington Sundar: Story behind an unexpected World Cup trial | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] MOHALI: A month and half back, Ravichandran Ashwin was eloquently explaining on his Tamil YouTube channel, why a talent like Tilak Varma should be seriously considered for the ODI World Cup.One of India's greatest match-winners in Test cricket wouldn't possibly have envisaged that in six weeks time he would be summoned for a two-match trial against Washington Sundar -- nearly a decade and half junior to himClose selection calls are par for course when it comes to World Cup squads.Read AlsoHow Ravichandran Ashwin got back in ODI World Cup mixRavichandran Ashwin has been selected for the three ODIs against Australia, marking a remarkable turnaround in his white-ball career. KL Rahul, who recently made a century in his return match after a five-month injury break, will lead the team ...

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19Sep By source belowNo Comments

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‘It’s beyond my understanding’: Harbhajan Singh on Yuzvendra Chahal’s omission from Australia ODIs | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has voiced his dissatisfaction regarding the exclusion of spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from the upcoming home ODI series against Australia. He expressed his confusion and disappointment, questioning why the 33-year-old talented spinner has not been given an opportunity.Previously, Chahal had also been left out of India's 15-member World Cup squad and has subsequently been plying his trade in County Cricket, representing Kent.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan stated: "Yuzvendra Chahal should have been here. He has not been given an opportunity. It is beyond my understanding. Either he has fought with someone or he has said something to someone, I don't know. If we talk only about skill, his name should have been there in this te...

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14Sep By source belowNo Comments

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Neither Muralitharan nor Harbhajan, Gautam Gambhir picks this ex-Pakistan wizard as greatest off-spinner | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan, India’s Harbhajan Singh, R Ashwin and Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal are some of the greatest off-spinners to have ever played the game of cricket but former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels legendary spin wizard Saqlain Mushtaq was a class apart and according to the former India opener Pakistani is the greatest off-spinner. Gambhir, who over a 13-year-long international career came across many spin maestros, said that the way Mushtaq's deliveries came off-the-wicket, it made life very difficult for the batters. Pointing out that Mushtaq was the one who introduced 'doosra' to the world, Gambhir said the Pakistan spinner was something different at his peak. “Mera maanna hai Saqlain Mushtaq se behtar off spinner nahi huye. Maine Muralitharan ko ...

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7Sep By source belowNo Comments

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Suryakumar Yadav is a complete package: Harbhajan Singh | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Suryakumar Yadav is the X-factor in the Indian team's preparations for the 2023 ODI World Cup, describing him as the most effective middle-order batsman in India right now.Despite being unable to replicate his T20I magic in the ODI format, Suryakumar, the world's No. 1 T20I batter, was able to retain his spot in the 15-man selection for the World Cup, despite the exclusion of Sanju Samson and emerging youngster Tilak Varma."Suryakumar is a complete package. In the number where he bats, I don't think there is any other better player than him in India. What he can accomplish at No 5 or 6, even Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Sanju Samson cannot replicate," Harbhajan said.Suryakumar is going through a slump and hasn't scored a fi...

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7Sep By source belowNo Comments

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‘There are two people missing in this team’: Harbhajan Singh on India World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said on Thursday that two players, who should have been picked, are missing from the Indian ODI World Cup squad announced on Tuesday.According to Harbhajan, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee overlooked the duo of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and pacer Arshdeep Singh while announcing a 15-member squad."I think there are two people missing in this team.First, Yuzvendra Chahal, and second, Arshdeep Singh. Because a left-arm seamer, if he can bring the new ball inside, it makes it useful in the game," Harbhajan said during a virtual press conference organised by Star Sports."If he can get two wickets early in the game, I'm not saying that right-handers can't do that, but a left-hand seamer can get an actual angle to get the w...

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7Sep By source belowNo Comments

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‘If Chahal was playing for any other team…’: Harbhajan terms leggie’s omission unfortunate | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday expressed his surprise at the omission of two players, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh from India's ODI World Cup squad. Chahal, who has been a consistent performer in white-ball cricket was not considered after the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel included Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as spinners in the squad. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep also missed the World Cup ticket as Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj along with all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur completed the pace attack.Unimpressed by Chahal's omission, Harbhajan said that the leg-spinner would have walked into the playing eleven of any other team in the world."Two players are missing from the World Cup squad -- Yuzvend...

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23Aug By source belowNo Comments

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‘No spinner better than…’: Harbhajan Singh bats for inclusion of this bowler | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal's axing from India's Asia Cup squad became a huge talking point with former players slamming the selection committee's decision to drop the leg spinner.Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh also joined the chorus and voiced his disappointment at Chahal's snub. Harbhajan emphasised that the national team will feel the absence of the 33-year-old player during the Asia Cup.Asia Cup 2023 के लिए Team India Announce | Surya | Sanju | Shreyas | Virat | Rahul | World Cup 2023"The one thing I feel is lacking in the team is the absence of Yuzvendra Chahal. A leg-spinner who can get the ball to turn away. If you talk about genuine spinners, I don't think there's any spinner in India better than Chahal in white-ball formats. Yes, his last few games weren't good, but...

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