Born on July 3, 1980, Cricketer Harbhajan Singh played for India in all competitions (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is) as a right-handed bottom order batsman and off-spin bowler. He was the first Indian Test cricket bowler to record a hat-trick. Harbhajan Singh also played for India in the 1998 U-19 World Cup, taking 8 wickets at an average of 24.75 before his international career really took off. Harbhajan’s international career was marred by numerous scandals, ranging from questionable bowling technique to the infamous “Monkeygate” controversy. He was also a member of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning squad.
On April 17, 1998, Harbhajan Singh played in his first One Day International (ODI) game at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium against New Zealand. Harbhajan took 269 wickets in 236 games for an economy rate of 4.31, with three 5-wicket hauls. He had a 1,237 run batting average over 128 innings. He has frequently performed amazing cameos lower in the lineup to support Team India. Harbhajan was a key player in India’s World Cup campaign in 2011, with nine wickets in his nine games.
On December 1, 2006, Harbhajan played his first T20 match at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg against South Africa. He grabbed 25 wickets in 28 games at an economy rate of 6.21. He batted and had a strike rate of 124.14 while scoring 108 runs. He was an integral member of the Indian side that defeated Australia in the quarterfinal of the 2017 T20 World Cup, which India also clinched.
The bowlingstatistics of Harbhajan Singh in TEST format are, innings (190), Balls (28580), Runs (13537), Wkts (417) and Ave (32.46). The bowling statistics in ODI format are, innings (227), Balls (12479), Runs (8973), Wkts (269) and Ave (33.35). The bowling statistics in T20I format are, innings (27), Balls (612), Runs (633), Wkts (25) and Ave (25.32).
The batting and fielding statistics of Harbhajan Singh in TEST format are, innings (145), Runs (2224), HS (115) and Ave (19.22). The batting and fielding statistics in ODI format are, innings (128), Runs (1237), HS (49) and Ave (13.30). The batting and fielding statistics in T20I format are, innings (13), Runs (108), HS (21) and Ave (13.50).
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Harbhajan Singh’s Biography:
- Real Name: Harbhajan Singh Plaha
- Nickname: Bhajji, The Turbanator, Bhajju Pa
- Profession: Indian cricketer and Actor
- Jersey Number: #3 (India), #3 (IPL)
- Nature on Field: Very Aggressive
- Harbhajan Singh’s Net Worth: 65 Crores INR
- Harbhajan Singh’s Monthly Income: 50 Lakhs + INR
- Harbhajan Singh’s Salary: 6 Crore + INR
Harbhajan Singh’s Physical Status:
- Height: 1.80m
- Weight: 72 Kilograms
- Body measurements: Chest – 105cm, Waist – 76.3cm, Biceps – 40.64cm
- Eye colour: Dark Brown
- Hair colour: Black
Harbhajan Singh’s Personal Life:
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- Date of Birth: July 3, 1980
- Place of Birth: Jalandhar, Punjab, India
- Age: 41 Years (as of 2021)
- Hometown: Jalandhar, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- School: Jai Hind Model School, Doaba School, Parvati Jain High School, Jalandhar
- College: Not attended
- Highest Educational Qualifications: 12th grade
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Harbhajan Singh’s Cricket Debut:
- ODI Debut: India v/s New Zealand at Sharjah, 17 April 1998
- TEST Debut: India v/s Australia at Bengaluru, 25 March 1998
- T20 Debut: India v/s South Africa at Johannesburg, 1 December 2006
Harbhajan Singh’s Achievements:
- With 150 kills in 163 games, Harbhajan is fifth among bowlers in the IPL in terms of wicket-taking. Additionally, he has four times in his career raised the IPL trophy.
- The renowned Test match between India and Australia in Chennai in 2001 included a standout effort from Harbhajan Singh. India defeated the powerful Australians in a historic Test series thanks to Harbhajan’s 15 wickets.
- The very first Indian off spinner to 400 wickets in the greatest format of the game was Harbhajan. Against the West Indies in 2011, Bhajji accomplished this feat. On the list of Test cricket players who have taken the most wickets, Harbhajan is ranked fifteenth.
- Received Arjuna Award in 2003
- Received Padma Shri in 2009
Harbhajan Singh’s Family Details:
- Marital Status: Married
- Harbhajan Singh Wife’s Name: Geeta Basra
- Wife’s Profession: Housewife
- Children: Daughter – Hinaya Heer Plaha
- Parent’s Name: Father – Sardar Sardev Singh Plaha, Mother – Avtar Kaur
- Religion: Sikhism
- Other Hobbies: Cricket and Music
- Food Habit: Non-vegetarian
Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Harbhajan Singh:
- The most successful seventh-wicket partnership in IPL history belongs to Harbhajan Singh.
- The highest-paid Indian bowler to ever compete in the IPL is Harbhajan Singh.
- In 2002, Harbhajan received an offer to become a DSP with the Punjab Police. But he declined to fill the position.
- Nayan Mongia, a former Indian wicket keeper, gave him the moniker “Bhajji.”
- He wears the number 3 on his Mumbai Indians jersey because he believes it to be lucky.
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