Good Luck Shenta – Ex-India Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh Wishes S Sreesanth Luck After The Latter's Retirement

Published - 10 Mar 2022, 12:41 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:05 AM

Sreesanth, Harbhajan Singh. (Photo: Twitter)

Former Indian National Cricket Team off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who had announced his retirement last year, wished Indian pacer S Sreesanth luck after the latter announced his retirement from all formats of the game.

S Sreesanth took to Twitter to announce his retirement from all formats of cricket on Wednesday. He and Harbhajan were part of the Indian team that won two World Cups, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2007, which was the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup, and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 under the leadership of legendary MS Dhoni.

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“Good luck shenta,” Harbhajan tweeted.

Good luck shenta ?? https://t.co/OXKTdh4QxL

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 9, 2022

“Thnks a lot bhajjipa..lots of love and respect to u nd family..c u soon,” Sreesanth replied.

Thnks a lot bhajjipa..lots of love and respect to u nd family..c u soon

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) March 9, 2022

The two aforementioned players were involved in the Slapgate incident in the IPL 2008. Harbhajan Singh, who was part of Mumbai Indians that lost the match against Kings XI Punjab, slapped the Punjab pacer Sreesanth after the match, which created a huge controversy. Later, Harbhajan received an 11-game ban for the incident.

It has been an honour to represent my family, my teammates and the people of India – S Sreesanth

Pacer S Sreesanth, who represented India in 27 Tests, 53 ODIs and 10 T20Is, stated that it was an honour for him to play international cricket for India. He added that the decision of retirement was hard for him but he felt it was the right time for retirement.

“It has been an honour to represent my family, my teammates and the people of India. Nd everyone who loves the game. With much sadness but without regret, I say this with a heavy heart: I am retiring from the Indian domestic (first class and all formats) cricket,” he tweeted.

“ICC has been a tremendous honor. During my 25 years career as a Cricket player, I’ve always pursued success and winning cricket games, while preparing and training with the highest standards of competition, passion and perseverance. It has been an honor to represent my family.

“For the next generation of cricketers… I have chosen to end my first class cricket career. This decision is mine alone, and although I know this will not bring me happiness, it is the right and honorable action to take at this time in my life. I’ve cherished every moment.”

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