What inspired me the most about Harbhajan Singh was his hunger to perform: Sourav Ganguly Cricket News – Times of India

New Delhi: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Congratulations recently retired Harbhajan Singh On an illustrious career, to say that one aspect of the veteran off-spinner that inspired him the most was his “hunger to perform”.
Harbhajan Singh on Friday said goodbye to his career after an illustrious 23-year stint in international cricket.
During his career, he won two World Cups – the first ICC World T20 in 2007 and then the ODI World Cup in 2011. He took 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs and 25 wickets in 28 T20Is.

“I congratulate Harbhajan Singh on a remarkable career. He has faced many challenges in his life, but Bhajji is not one to give up. He has overcome many obstacles and has many setbacks behind him to rise every time. What inspired me the most. About him was his hunger to perform,” Ganguly said in a statement to the BCCI.
The former captain said, “His strength was his guts and courage. He was always very emotional, and his immense confidence meant that he never backed down from a fight. He also kept the dressing room atmosphere light and it really is important.” , who had great faith in Harbhajan’s abilities and brought him back during that epic series against Australia in 2001.

Terming Harbhajan’s breathtaking performance against the Aussies as one of the best, Ganguly said the off-spinner was always a “captain’s delight”.
“His first full Test series against Australia in 2001 is the greatest I have seen where one bowler single-handedly won the series. He was a captain’s delight.

“As a bowler, he hated putting fielders in the deep. Bhajji has been an absolute match winner. He should be proud of what he has achieved. I want to tell him that the new innings in his life is just as much. Will be exciting.”
A fierce competitor, Harbhajan ended his illustrious career as India’s fourth-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 417 wickets and was fifth among Indian bowlers in ODIs with 269 wickets.

Harbhajan represented the country for nearly two decades, making his debut against Australia at the age of 17 in Bengaluru in 1998. He made it to the elite 100-Test club and is only the second Indian spinner after Anil Kumble Played more than 100 Tests for India.
He has the honor of being the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick when he is out. Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne In consecutive balls in the famous Kolkata Test of 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy,

Their astonishing match tally of 13/196 helped the team to a resounding victory as India became the third team to win a Test after being forced to follow-on.
Harbhajan was also instrumental in helping India win the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 and later in becoming the first team to win the 2011 World Cup in India.

“Harbhajan Singh has had a wonderful career team india, He has been a part of many memorable victories both at home and away. He played his cricket with patience and vigor and had a heart up his sleeve. His fighting spirit and his enthusiasm to perform for India under team pressure is something that always stands out,” BCCI Secretary jai shah said.
“His presence on the field boosted everyone’s morale. Although he played a major role with the ball, taking wickets, it must be remembered that he also played some important innings with the bat, which helped us get over the line I wish him the best for all his future endeavours and would like to see him closely associated with the sport.”