Harbhajan Singh is an Indian international cricket player who is a specialist in spin bowling. Harbhajan Praha Singh, or Bhajji as his teammates would call it, holds the second world record of test wickets as an off spinner. Being born on 3rd July 1980 and his age is 38 Year, 10 Months, 17 Days, Harbhajan Singh was the native of Chandigarh Punjab who grew up to be a professional spin bowler. Harbhajan Singh initially took lessons for batting from coach Charanjit Singh Bhullar but soon after his sudden death, Harbhajan found himself opting for bowling in a unique fashion.
Harbhajan Singh The Struggle:
Harbhajan started his career around 1998 in ODIs and Test but was
immediately brought in for questioning regarding his validity of bowling action
including several occurrences that put his discipline at stake. After his
inclusion in the International Indian team, his first biggest achievement was struck against Australia where he bagged 4 wickets. After that, his
career remained unsteady and the struggle continued for years.
Harbhajan Singh Personal
Life:
Harbhajan Singh was born into a Sikh family. In 2000, when his father, Sardar Sardev Singh Plaha died, he became the chief of the family as it was expected to be because he was the only son along with five daughters. He became the successor of his father’s business, including ball bearing and valve factory. He also managed the marriages of three of his sisters by 2001. He married in 2003 and the marriage lasted until 2008. In 2005, he came across bogus rumors regarding marriage but he denied them and stated that now he will only look for a Punjabi bride. Being an extraordinary spin bowler, he was greeted with many opportunities due to his performance against Australia in 2001. He was awarded with 5 lakhs, a position of Deputy Superintendent in Punjab Police along with a plot of land. He immediately acquired it and did it earnestly.
Harbhajan Singh Marriage:
Harbhajan Singh married Geeta Basra on 29 October 2015. She was his girlfriend for quite a long time then. On July 27 2016, they welcomed a baby daughter in Portsmouth Hampshire, who was later named as Hinaya Heer Plaha.
