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Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh is one of India's most successful off spin bowlers. He made his Test debut against Australia in 1998. His bowling action was brought into question early in his career and that led him to switch to his trademark windmilling whiplash action. Harbhajan burst into national prominence in the 2001 Test series in which India hosted Steve Waugh's all conquering Australian side. Harbhajan picked 32 wickets, becoming the first Indian to take a Test hat trick on his way to the total. He went on to become an important player for India in all formats of the game for nearly a decade under Sourav Ganguly first and the Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He has also had his fair share of controversies, most prominently the 'Monkey-gate' when India toured Australia in 2007-08. Harbhajan is also known for his aggressive, almost swashbuckling style of batting and has scored two Test centuries in his career.
HARBHAJAN SINGH NEWS
Kohli's captaincy an 'era of high expectation, ultimate disappointment': Tom Moody & Harbhajan Singh weigh in
December 24, 2025 6:19 pm
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody stated that Kohli's captaincy tenure began with high expectations, but the results were rather underwhelming.
'I give Ajit Agarkar 10 on 10, dropping Shubman Gill would've been a tough call': Harbhajan Singh lauds selectors after India's T20 World Cup squad reveal
December 20, 2025 7:59 pm
Harbhajan Singh acknowledged that dropping Shubman Gill would not have been an easy decision and hailed the inclusions of the likes of Rinku Singh and Ishan Kishan.
'Where is Shami?' Harbhajan Singh slams India management for 'sidelining' good bowlers after South Africa loss
December 05, 2025 6:04 am
Former spinner Harbhajan Singh feels that the lack of experience in the bowling lineup also hurt them.
'We should play on good cricket pitches': Harbhajan Singh advocates for balanced surface in home Tests
November 30, 2025 6:54 am
He also cited the example of the England series where the battle between bat and ball was more balanced.
'RIP Test cricket, even Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli cannot survive': Harbhajan Singh slams Eden Gardens pitch for IND-SA match
November 16, 2025 11:13 am
IND vs SA: Harbhajan affirmed that even India batting legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli would have found it hard to tackle the conditions on the Eden Gardens pitch where only batter scored a fifty in three innings.
Harbhajan Singh on slapgate video leaking: '...was under the influence of alcohol'
October 07, 2025 4:18 pm
At the time Sreesanth’s wife Bhuvneshwari Sreesanth too had termed the uploading of the footage of the incident as ‘fearless and inhuman’. “Shame on you @Lalitkmodi and @Michaelclarkeofficial
'Shocking for me to see Rohit Sharma not named as captain': Harbhajan Singh reacts to Ajit Agarkar and Co's decision to remove Hitman as captain from ODIs
October 04, 2025 6:50 pm
Parthiv Patel, meanwhile, said that the decision to name Shubman Gill as the ODI captain over Rohit Sharma was a “progressive and futuristic call”.
'Why do you need to work': Geeta Basra recalls sexist remarks on her decision to marry Harbhajan Singh
October 02, 2025 10:05 am
During the conversation, Geeta Basra also highlighted how women still feel unsafe. "It's become so unsafe that now I am scared that I can't go out alone."
'Why could I not hold the baby?': Geeta Basra reveals having a 'very, very difficult time' dealing with two miscarriages after daughter's birth
September 27, 2025 11:30 am
"I had the most amazing doctor, who was like, 'You're fit, you're fine. Just try again'. And then I had Jovan during Covid," Geeta Basra added.
'Tried twice, had two miscarriages,' Geeta Basra recalls Harbhajan Singh's support: 'Losing a child is hard, you have to...'
September 19, 2025 1:29 pm
Geeta Basra recalled Harbhajan Singh's support when she had two miscarriages after a smooth first pregnancy.
HARBHAJAN SINGH PHOTOS
Inside Geeta Basra-Harbhajan Singh’s daughter Hinaya's birthday bash
July 28, 2021 3:10 pm
Geeta Basra and her husband Harbhajan Singh recently celebrated the birthday of their daughter Hinaya Heer Plaha.
Anushka Sharma joins league of Bollywood actresses who married cricketers
December 11, 2017 9:46 pm
The bond between Bollywood and cricket is very old and so are the affairs of the cricketers and movie stars. As Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma say their 'I do's' today, here's a look at other couples.
Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag come together again! This time at Zaheer Khan-Sagarika Ghatge's wedding reception, see pics
November 28, 2017 5:33 pm
Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were seen in attendance at the wedding reception of Zaheer Khan-Sagarika Ghatge. Also present at the function were Sania Mirza, Harbhajan and Yuvraj Singh to double the fun of the post-wedding party.
IPL 2016: Geeta Basra, Preity Zinta and Sanjay Dutt steal the show
April 11, 2016 10:44 am
Preity Zinta, Sanjay Dutt, Geeta Basra stole the show with their presence as they walked the red carpet at a star studded opening ceremony of IPL 2016 on April 8.
Shahid-Mira, Kunal-Soha, Karan Patel-Ankita Bhargava: Celebrity weddings of 2015
December 31, 2015 8:55 am
Many Bollywood and television stars including, Shahid Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu, Minnisha Lamba, Karan Patel, Ankita Bhargava, Dimpy Ganguly, Drashti Dhami got hitched this year. Here is a list of the celebrity weddings that happened in 2015.
Aishwarya, Sushmita pose together, Abhishek clicks selfie with wife at Ambani's bash
December 14, 2015 3:55 pm
RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani threw a lavish, star-studded party for the newlyweds Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra in Mumbai on Friday (December 11). Aishwarya Rai Bahchcan, Abhishek Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, Sonakshi Sinha were among others to attend the party.
Geeta Basra's wedding style file: From red on wedding day to pastels on mehendi
November 02, 2015 2:41 pm
There's no denying that everybody wants to have a peek at the bride on her wedding day and of course much importance is given to her outfits along with hair and makeup, after all most girls dream of their weddings days all their lives. And that's exactly what Harbhajan Singh's bride, Geeta Basra looked like on her special day - an absolute dream.
Harbhajan Singh ties knot with Geeta Basra; Sachin Tendulkar, wife Anjali among attendance
November 02, 2015 12:43 pm
Harbhajan Singh has finally tied the knot with longtime girlfriend and Bollywood actor Geeta Basra in a Punjabi tradition in Jalandhar, Punjab. Geeta was shining in a red lehenga with golden embroidery by designer Archana Kochar, while Harbhajan complemented his bride in an off white and red sherwani.
Harbhajan Singh-Geeta Basra exchange rings, team-mates Yuvraj Singh, RP Singh in attendance
October 31, 2015 2:02 pm
Harbhajan Singh exchanged rings with soon-to-be wife Geeta Basra on Tuesday (October 27). The ceremony was held on the day of their sangeet which was attended by cricketers like R.P Singh and Parthiv Patel.
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