Spin bowling all-rounder Harbhajan Singh crafted a fine legacy for himself in India colours, spearheading the country's spin bowling hopes along with Anil Kumble and afterwards picking up the mantle for himself, becoming an excellent proponent of his art at the international level as well as in the IPL. Picture Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Harbhajan Singh
Updated On: 2022-07-03 11:50 AM IST
Harbhajan, affectionately known as 'Bhajji,' made his Test debut for India in 1998 against Australia. In his Test career, he played 103 games in which he picked up 417 wickets and scored over 2000 runs
Singh's limited over debut came against New Zealand. He ended his limited-overs career with India having played 264 games in which he bagged 294 wickets and scored over 1300 runs
Bhajji's best moment in India colors was being an integral part of the team that won the 2011 World Cup. He picked up 9 wickets in 9 games at an economy of 4.48
Harbhajan also became an IPL stalwart and a Mumbai Indians legend having played for them across 10 years, winning 3 titles in the process
In 2018, Harbhajan joined the Chennai Super Kings with whom he won another IPL title
He called time on his career in 2021 after playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in that year's IPL. Across his overall IPL caeer, Bhajji played 163 games, taking 150 wickets and scoring 833 runs in the process
Since his retirement, he has remained active in cricket circles by offering his services as a pundit and commentator
Singh is married to Geeta Basra and the pair have two children together
