12 Interesting Facts about Harbhajan Singh: Harbhajan Singh was born on July 3, 1980. He played his first test in 1998 against Australia and has produced a number of stunning match-winning efforts for India. Since then, he is the best ‘off-spinner’ for Indian cricket. He led the spin attack since the past decade and won many matches with his brilliant effort. Harbhajan Singh is one of the toughest player of cricket who never accept the lose and never gave up. Here are the facts about Harbhajan Singh. Check out:
The Turbanator:
Harbhajan Singh’s common nickname is “The Turbanator”
International debut:
He was just 18 years-old when he started his International career
Turbanator for a reason:
After his performance against Australia in 2001, Punjab Government offered him to become an honorary Deputy Superintendent of Punjab Police
First Indian Player:
He is the first Indian to take a hat-trick in Test cricket in 2001
Doosra King:
He is famous for bowling the “Doosra”
Singh banned:
In 2008, he was banned by the ICC and was charged for racial insult towards Andrew Symonds
Harbhajan vs Sreesanth:
In 2008, he was banned from the first IPL after slapping Sreesanth
Arjuna Award:
In 2003, he was awarded with the Arjuna Award for Cricket
Padma Shri Award:
In 2009, he was conferred the Padma Shri Award
400:
He is the 3rd Indian bowler to scalp 400 Test wickets
Second highest:
He is only 18 wickets away from equaling Kapil Dev’s second highest tally of 434 wickets
‘Singh’ the ‘King’:
He became the first no. 8 batsman to score back-to-back Test centuries.