Harbhajan Singh made his debut as a 17-year-old back in 1998 against Australia in both Tests and ODIs. He went on to play in 103 Tests, 236 ODIs and 28 T20s in an international career of 18 years.
Harbhajan Singh picked up 417 Test scalps, 269 ODI wickets and 25 T20 wickets too. Former teammate Suresh Raina also termed the Punjab off-spinners as one of the ‘greatest match-winners’ for India.
Apart from his exploits with the ball, Harbhajan Singh also has two Test match centuries to his name. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Harbhajan Singh represented and led Mumbai Indians and currently plies his trade with the Chennai Super Kings.
Harbhajan Singh is the third highest Indian wicket taker in Tests
The International Cricket Council (ICC) also highlighted Harbhajan’s achievement while wishing the cricketer on his birthday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) joined the ICC in wishing Harbhajan Singh tweeting, “Here’s wishing ‘The Turbanator’ @harbhajan_singh a very happy birthday #TeamIndia.”
Among other former teammates, Mohammad Kaif also shared his wishes on Harbhajan Singh’s birthday.
India opener and former Mumbai Indians teammate Shikhar Dhawan added on Instagram, “@harbhajan3 pajhi janamdin diyaan lakh lakh vadhayiaan Let’s grab a bat and ball and celebrate together once this is all over.”
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