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Harbhajan Singh faces backlash for his comments on Anushka Sharma, Athiya Shetty

Nov 21, 2023, at 05:26 pm

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh faced a backlash over his comment, which is considered as "misogynist", on Bollywood actresses Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty during the India-Australia World Cup final match on Sunday.

If Yuzvendra Chahal was playing in any other team, he would always be in playing squad: Harbhajan Singh

Sep 07, 2023, at 10:39 pm

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh spoke at length about two players, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, from India's World Cup team recently.

Empowering Villages: Punjab Cricket Association’s open trials inspired by Harbhajan Singh’s vision

Jun 24, 2023, at 11:21 pm

In an extraordinary initiative to create a “pace bowling bank,” the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) conducted open trials between June 10 and 21, inviting over 1000 aspiring bowlers to showcase their skills. This ambitious endeavor aimed to tap into the untapped potential of village talent, with the hope of revitalizing cricketing prowess in the state.

Harbhajan Singh wants Ashish Nehra to replace Rahul Dravid as India's T20 coach

Nov 11, 2022, at 05:27 pm

Former cricket great Harbhajan Singh has come out with his own theory for the Indian cricket team to bounce from the crushing defeat in the hands of England in the T20 World Cup semi final, which was played in Adelaide on Thursday.

2001 series against Australia had transformed Indian team: Sourav Ganguly

Oct 14, 2022, at 03:11 am

Kolkata: Former Indian captain and Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Sourav Ganguly on Thursday recollected memories of the historic 2001 Test series against Australia which the Indian team won under his leadership and said it completely transformed his squad.

Sourav Ganguly leaves this birthday message for Harbhajan Singh. Read

Jul 04, 2022, at 04:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly's fondness of his former teammate and spin bowling legend Harbhajan Singh is no secret.

Indian cricket stars pay tributes to KK

Jun 01, 2022, at 10:30 pm

Mumbai: Away from the world of music, India's cricket stars on Wednesday wished singer KK who died in Kolkata, leaving his fans in shock.

Rajasthan Royal understood true potential of R Ashwin's all-round abilities: Harbhajan Singh

May 23, 2022, at 09:31 pm

Kolkata: Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh reckons Rajasthan Royals are the best franchise who have made use of India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin to the fullest in the IPL 2022.

Rajasthan Royals realised Ashwin's potential and utilised him well: Harbhajan Singh

May 23, 2022, at 08:30 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh reckons Rajasthan Royals are the franchise who have made the best utilisation of veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin to the fullest in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Shocked: Harbhajan Singh tweets on Andrew Symonds' death

May 15, 2022, at 09:00 pm

Mumbai: Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Sunday said he was left 'shocked' by the death of Aussie cricket star Andrew Symonds.

MI-CSK game gives Indo-Pak cricket match feeling: Harbhajan Singh

Apr 21, 2022, at 07:43 pm

The match between multiple-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is dubbed 'El Clasico' as it is one of the most sought after contests of the season whenever these two titans clash.  

KKR pacer Umesh Yadav is in the form of his life in IPL 2022, claim Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan

Apr 15, 2022, at 08:45 pm

Former Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh have admitted in unison that Kolkata Knight Riders' strike pacer Umesh Yadav is going through a purple patch and the right-arm quick is in the form of his life in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah in the pace department is hurting Mumbai Indians: Irfan Pathan

Apr 09, 2022, at 06:57 pm

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Mumbai Indians are still capable of making a comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but rued the absence of a quality seamer other than Jasprit Bumrah is hurting the five-time champions badly.

Harbhajan Singh tests COVID-19 positive

Jan 21, 2022, at 08:10 pm

Mumbai: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday tested COVID-19 positive.

Dhoni had better backing than other players: Harbhajan Singh

Jan 03, 2022, at 07:05 pm

Ex-Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has trained his guns at the former team management accusing it of partiality leading to an abrupt end to many careers.

An absolute master of his art: Sourav Ganguly lauds Harbhajan Singh who announces retirement

Dec 25, 2021, at 05:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board (BCCI) chief Sourav Ganguly has heaped praise upon spinning legend Harbhajan Singh,who announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday.

Harbhajan Singh was a captain's delight: Ganguly

Dec 25, 2021, at 03:00 pm

Mumbai: BCCI President and ex-captain Sourav Ganguly, under whose captaincy Harbhajan Singh played his first full Test series against Australia in 2001, described the spinner as the  'captain’s delight'.

Harbhajan Singh announces retirement from cricket

Dec 24, 2021, at 10:05 pm

New Delhi: Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, who is known for his memorable career on the field, announced his retirement on Friday.

Ashwin pips Harbhajan to become India's third highest wicket taker in Tests

Nov 30, 2021, at 12:10 am

Kanpur/IBNS: Spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday surpassed legend Harbhajan Singh to become India's third highest wicket taker in Test cricket.

Harbhajan Singh, wife Geeta Basra blessed with baby boy

Jul 10, 2021, at 06:35 pm

Chandigarh/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and his wife Geeta Basra have been blessed with a baby boy, the sportsman informed on social media.

IPL: Harbhjan Singh makes debut for KKR, nearly takes David Warner's wicket in his only over bowled in match

Apr 12, 2021, at 05:15 am

Chennai: Indian veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad here.

Harbhajan Singh, Geeta Basra expecting second child

Mar 14, 2021, at 10:05 pm

Mumbai: Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh and his wife Geeta Basra are expecting their second child.

Harbhajan Singh will not play in IPL this year due to 'personal reasons'

Sep 04, 2020, at 11:15 pm

Chennai: Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday said he will not play in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Decided to stay back, says Anil Kumble on Monkeygate scandal

Aug 01, 2020, at 11:54 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Former India skipper Anil Kumble recalls 2007-08 Australian tour when Monkeygate scandal happened during the Sydney Test and there was talks team wanting to leave the tour and come back, but the side decided to stay back and won the remaining matches under difficult circumstances.

Shahid Afridi targets PM Modi during his PoK visit, Indian cricketers slam

May 17, 2020, at 08:09 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has stoked a controversy after he was caught on camera raising the Kashmir issue once again and even describing PM Narendra Modi with the COVID-19 virus.

Harbhajan Singh says it's Ok to play IPL in empty stands

Apr 07, 2020, at 05:04 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Former India of-spinner great Harbhajan Singh sharing his views on the possibility of IPL 2020 feels though spectators are important, but looking at the current situation arising out of coronavirus pandemic in the country playing in empty stands is fine.

Harbhajan Singh appreciates Shimron Hetmyer, calls him the next ‘million dollar baby’ during IPL auctions

Oct 22, 2018, at 06:09 pm

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): Indian spinning sensation Harbhajan Singh on Sunday predicted that West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer, who scored a spectacular century during the first ODI against India, will be the ‘million dollar baby’ during the Indian Premier League auction.

Can this West Indies team qualify for Ranji Trophy quarter-finals: Harbhajan Singh questions

Oct 05, 2018, at 04:17 pm

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IBNS): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday criticized the West Indies team, which is currently playing Test series in India, and asked whether it can even qualify in Ranji quarter-finals in the plate division of the tournament.

Harbhajan Singh slams selectors for not including Rohit Sharma to Indian Test squad against West Indies

Sep 30, 2018, at 11:05 pm

Mumbai, Sept 30 (IBNS): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Sunday expressed his anger after selectors did not include Asia Cup winning captain Rohit Sharma to the national squad for the upcoming Test series against West Indies.

Harbhajan Singh criticises R Ashwin for failing to take wickets when needed

Sep 04, 2018, at 07:25 pm

New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has blamed spinner R Ashwin for failing to take wickets at crucial points which put India in a tough situation in the fourth Test in Southampton.