Cricketing Fraternity Wishes Harbhajan Singh on his 38th Birthday

Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has turned 38 on Tuesday, and as expected, the messages poured in from all quarters for the Turbanator.

One of the best spinners to have played for the country, Harbhajan Singh was the spin spearhead of the national team not very long ago.

The off-spinner was a part of some of the nation’s most significant wins this century. Harbhajan marked his arrival at the highest stage by blowing away the all-conquering Australia in the 2001 Test series.

In just three games, he picked up 32 wickets, including the first Test hat-trick by an Indian, while none of his team-mates managed more than three. He was a part of the team that won the inaugural World T20 in 2007 and the 2001 World Cup.

He was expected to be India’s lead spinner in the all three forms of the game after Anil Kumble’s retirement. However, he lost his regular place in the team following a run of poor form. After the 2011 World Cup, Harbhajan only played in bits and parts. The experienced spinner last played in India jersey was in 2016 during a T20I match against the United Arab Emirates in Dhaka.

But his struggles towards the latter part of his career should not undermine his achievements.

The off-spinner represented India in 103 Tests, 236 ODIs and 28 T20Is. In Tests, he picked up a staggering 417 wickets in addition to scoring two tons and nine fifties. In ODIs and T20Is, he picked up 269 and 25 wickets, respectively.

His feisty character made him one of the most loved cricketers in this cricket-obsessed nation. And as he turned 38, the cricketing fraternity did not waste time in wishing him.

Here are some of the messages:

The chutney to our Bhajji and the life of all places, wishing @harbhajan_singh a very very Happy Birthday . Stay blessed ! pic.twitter.com/PP11TcTieT

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 3, 2018

விஷ் யு எ வெரி ஹாப்பி பர்த்டே, @harbhajan_singh! ஹவ் எ ப்ளாஸ்ட்? pic.twitter.com/UYOiCQF4mO

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 3, 2018

Wish you a very happy birthday Paji @harbhajan_singh ???
My big brother deserves nothing but the best! Wish you all the success and happiness! #HappyBirthdayBhajji pic.twitter.com/12NxpspXPZ

— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) July 2, 2018

Many more happy returns of the day, @harbhajan_singh . May your life be filled with love, joy and goodness. A very Happy Birthday, Bhajji ! pic.twitter.com/3l8OT2JDNB

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 3, 2018

Happy Birthday @harbhajan_singh . Wish you love, success and happiness! pic.twitter.com/hgOjZhFs8d

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 3, 2018

May all your wishes and dreams come true, Bhajju pa @harbhajan_singh ! #HappyBirthdayBhajjupa

— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) July 3, 2018

Wish you a very happy birthday bajju pa @harbhajan_singh

— Ambati Rayudu (@RayuduAmbati) July 3, 2018

Many many happy returns of d day @harbhajan_singh Paa G ? Hav a super duper one ☝️ May God always blesses u nd ur family members. pic.twitter.com/d4XNDtL1oX

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) July 3, 2018

Happy Birthday big brother @harbhajan_singh Paaji! May you have a wonderful year ahead! Lots of love and goodwishes ? pic.twitter.com/UWSgRCdBjt

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) July 3, 2018