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Today is @harbhajan_singh's b'day!
He is :
- Second youngest player to claim 200 Test wickets.
- Second highest wicket-taker in test history among off spinners
- Third-highest test wicket-taker among all Indians.
A THREAD on his top 7 bowling spells in tests......
He is :
- Second youngest player to claim 200 Test wickets.
- Second highest wicket-taker in test history among off spinners
- Third-highest test wicket-taker among all Indians.
A THREAD on his top 7 bowling spells in tests......
7) 7-123 v AUS, Kolkata, 2001
In front of 75,000 jam-packed audience at the iconic Eden Gardens, history was made by Bhajji when he took the first-ever Test hat-trick by an Indian. He claimed seven wickets in the 1st innings of the test....
In front of 75,000 jam-packed audience at the iconic Eden Gardens, history was made by Bhajji when he took the first-ever Test hat-trick by an Indian. He claimed seven wickets in the 1st innings of the test....
6) 6-73 v AUS, Kolkata, 2001
Bhajji sustained his heroics in the 2nd innings with another lethal spell. He took six wickets, giving 73 runs; and gave India one of the most epic wins in Test history. India had followed on 274 runs behind but won the Test by a thumping 171 runs!
Bhajji sustained his heroics in the 2nd innings with another lethal spell. He took six wickets, giving 73 runs; and gave India one of the most epic wins in Test history. India had followed on 274 runs behind but won the Test by a thumping 171 runs!
5) 8-84 v AUS, Chennai, 2001
If Harbhajan took 13 wickets in the previous Test, he went even better at Chennai when he ended the Test with a haul of 15 wickets. The haul gave India the Test and with it the series 2-1. Harbhajan ended the series with 32 wickets from three Tests.
If Harbhajan took 13 wickets in the previous Test, he went even better at Chennai when he ended the Test with a haul of 15 wickets. The haul gave India the Test and with it the series 2-1. Harbhajan ended the series with 32 wickets from three Tests.
4) 7-48 v WI, Mumbai
This match is still remembered not only because of Bhajjiâs splendid spell on Day 4, but also because India registered their first ever innings win against the Windies. On day 4, WI began with 91-1 but slipped to a sorry 188 A.O. with Singh taking 7 wickets.
This match is still remembered not only because of Bhajjiâs splendid spell on Day 4, but also because India registered their first ever innings win against the Windies. On day 4, WI began with 91-1 but slipped to a sorry 188 A.O. with Singh taking 7 wickets.
3) 5-29 v AUS, Mumbai, 2001
Itâs a rare occurrence when a side defends 106 runs to win a Test. India scored 104 in the 1st inns, and managed to set a target of 107 in 4th inns. The Indian spinners combined well to dismiss the Aussies for 93. Harbhajan ended up with a fifer.
Itâs a rare occurrence when a side defends 106 runs to win a Test. India scored 104 in the 1st inns, and managed to set a target of 107 in 4th inns. The Indian spinners combined well to dismiss the Aussies for 93. Harbhajan ended up with a fifer.
2) 6-63 v NZ, Hamilton, 2009
It was one of the best spells bowled by Harbhajan and once again it came in the second innings in not too friendly conditions in NZ. Bhajjiâs six for 63 ensured us an easy 10-wicket win. India then went on to win their first ever test series in NZ!
It was one of the best spells bowled by Harbhajan and once again it came in the second innings in not too friendly conditions in NZ. Bhajjiâs six for 63 ensured us an easy 10-wicket win. India then went on to win their first ever test series in NZ!
1) 4-10 v SA, Durban, 2011
Once again Bhajji starred in an away test win for India. Put into bat, we were bundled out for 205. In reply SA were bowled out for 131 in the 1st inns. Bhajji picked up 4 for 10. He also took 2 crucial wickets in the 2nd inns as India won by 87 runs.
Once again Bhajji starred in an away test win for India. Put into bat, we were bundled out for 205. In reply SA were bowled out for 131 in the 1st inns. Bhajji picked up 4 for 10. He also took 2 crucial wickets in the 2nd inns as India won by 87 runs.
