the former India Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will be seen in a different avatar as a key member of the support staff in a high-profile franchise during next year’s Indian Premier League.
Harbhajan, 41, who featured in a few matches during the first leg of the last IPL For Kolkata Knight Riders, the UAE stage of the league did not play any games.
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Harbhajan is expected to officially announce his retirement from competitive cricket next week and then decide on an offer to be part of the support staff of at least two franchises.
“The role may be that of an advisor, advisor or part of an advisory group, but the franchisee he is speaking with is willing to use his vast experience. He can help the franchisee make decisions about their auctions. Will also take an active part in the development,” said an IPL source privy to the development. PTI on conditions of anonymity.
Harbhajan has always shown a keen interest in grooming players and that was his role in his later years with Mumbai Indians, where he spent a fruitful decade.
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In fact, at KKR last year, Harbhajan spent a lot of time guiding Varun Chakraborty, who has been an integral part of the franchise for the past two seasons.
Last IPL explorer Venkatesh Iyer had earlier revealed that it was Harbhajan who told him after a few net sessions that he would be a big hit in the league even before he played a single game.
In fact, during the last season, KKR head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Eoin Morgan also heeded Harbhajan’s advice in matters of team selection.
“Look, after the end of the season, Harbhajan wanted to formally announce his retirement. He has extended talks with a franchise that has shown keen interest, but he would like to talk about it only when the deal is formally done.”
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