Harbhajan Singh Announces Retirement from all Forms of Cricket. A look back at spectacular career, stats & achievements

The Indian cricket team has produced quality spinners over the years. Harbhajan Singh was one such. He is arguably considered to be one of India’s best spinners, with 417 Test wickets to his name. Having made his India debut in 1998 as a 17-year-old, Harbhajan made headlines with his terrific performance against Australia in the historic 2001 home series, where he scalped 32 wickets in 3 Test matches. Since then his career reached new heights as he became part of many historic Indian team victories in international cricket. This included being part of the Indian team’s victory in the T20 World Cup 2007 and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

Harbhajan Singh announces retirement from game of cricket

In the latest development, veteran Indian off-spinner has called time on his cricketing career. The Punjab-born spinner announced his retirement in a social media post.

Taking to his official Twitter account, Harbhajan Singh stated:

“All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life, I would like to thank everyone who made this 23-year-long journey beautiful and memorable. My heartfelt thank you, Grateful.”

All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life, I would like to thank everyone who made this 23-year-long journey beautiful and memorable.
My heartfelt thank you ? Grateful .https://t.co/iD6WHU46MU

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 24, 2021

Many netizens wished Harbhajan Singh on his illustrious career. Here are few of them.

Congratulations bhajju pa on a splendid career, something that the entire country is proud of. Wishing you the best for the future endeavours. Also a big thank you for being an inspiration to many budding young spinners. God bless you and the family!

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) December 24, 2021

Congratulations on a sparkling and mind blowing career..

Thank u for the passion, the commitment and the performances that u gave in ur tenure as Indians Spin gem. @harbhajan_singh

— Vinay Kumar Dokania?? (@VinayDokania) December 24, 2021

Congratulations @harbhajan_singh for a fantastic international career.For me his 32 wickets v Australia in the 3-match Test series in 2001 was special.Part of T20 WC 2007 & WC 2011 wins.Hit 2 back to back Test tons.Brought up his maiden Test ton with a six. Best wishes for future

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) December 24, 2021

What a great career @harbhajan_singh. Wonderful to see you flower from a slim, young, talented cricketer to a match-winner. Wish you lots of happiness and satisfaction. You gave your family so much to be proud of https://t.co/QsMjX5eymD

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 24, 2021

Hearty congratulations to my great mate @harbhajan_singh on a remarkable career! A tremendous exponent of off-spin, a gifted batsman and a true competitor who fashioned many a wonderful Indian victory. Best wishes for the future, Bhajji, go well! pic.twitter.com/xEMTpGBru3

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 24, 2021

@harbhajan_singh Ur gonna be the one of the best ever played cricket not just for india but in world of cricket..it’s a huge honour to know u and to have played with you b bhajjipa ….will always cherish the lovely hugs( lucky for me ) before my spells ) lots of love and respect pic.twitter.com/5IgYJk4HcD

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) December 24, 2021

Harbhajan Singh Career Stats and Achievements

It’s fair to say, Harbhajan Singh had a sensational in all three formats of the game. He took 711 international wickets in his career spanning 23 years. Known as Turbinator, he ended his career as the fourth highest wicket-taker for India in Tests and has took 269 wickets in ODIs to go with 25 T20I wickets. He was no mug with the bat and scored some crucial runs with the bat for his side. He also had two Test centuries to his name.

Here are his bowling stats: