Harbhajan Singh: Biography, Records, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Harbhajan Singh, born on July 3, 1980, was a right-handed bottom order batsman and off-spin bowler for India in all tournaments (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). He was the first Indian Test bowler to achieve a hat-trick. Before his international career truly took off, Harbhajan Singh started playing for India in the 1998 U-19 World Cup, having taken 8 wickets at an average of 24.75. Harbhajan’s international career was marred by a slew of controversies, ranging from dubious bowling tactic to the infamous “Monkeygate” debacle. He was also a member of India’s World Cup-winning squad in 2011.

Harbhajan Singh made his One Day International (ODI) debut against New Zealand on April 17, 1998, at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium. Harbhajan took 269 wickets in 236 games at a 4.31 economy rate, including three 5-wicket hauls. Over 128 innings, he had a batting average of 1,237 runs. He has frequently made outstanding cameo appearances lower in the squad to support Team India. Harbhajan Singh was an important part of India’s World Cup campaign in 2011, taking nine wickets in nine games.

Harbhajan Singh made his T20 debut against South Africa on December 1, 2006, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. He took 25 wickets in 28 games at a 6.21 economy rate. He batted with a strike rate of 124.14 and scored 108 runs. He was a key member of the Indian team that annihilated Australia in the 2017 T20 World Cup quarterfinals, which India also managed to win.

Harbhajan Singh’s TEST bowling statistics are as follows: innings (190), balls (28580), runs (13537), wickets (417), and average (32.46). In ODIs, the bowling statistics are as follows: innings (227), balls (12479), runs (8973), wickets (269), and average (33.35). T20I bowling statistics include innings (27), balls (612), runs (633), wickets (25), and average (25.32).

Harbhajan Singh’s TEST batting and fielding statistics are as follows: innings (145), runs (2224), HS (115), and Ave (19.22). In ODIs, the batting and fielding statistics are as follows: innings (128), runs (1237), HS (49) and Ave (13.30). In T20I format, the batting and fielding statistics are as follows: innings (13), runs (108), HS (21) and Ave (13.50).

Harbhajan Singh’s Biography:

• Real Name: Harbhajan Singh Plaha
• Nickname: Bhajji, The Turbanator, Bhajju Pa
• Profession: Indian cricketer and Actor
• Jersey Number: #3 (India), #3 (IPL)
• Nature on Field: Very Aggressive
• Harbhajan Singh’s Net Worth: 65 Crores INR
• Harbhajan Singh’s Monthly Income: 50 Lakhs + INR
• Harbhajan Singh’s Salary: 6 Crore + INR

Harbhajan Singh’s Physical Status:

• Height: 1.80m
• Weight: 72 Kilograms
• Body measurements: Chest – 105cm, Waist – 76.3cm, Biceps – 40.64cm
• Eye color: Dark Brown
• Hair color: Black

Harbhajan Singh’s Personal Life:

• Date of Birth: July 3, 1980
• Place of Birth: Jalandhar, Punjab, India
• Age: 41 Years (as of 2021)
• Hometown: Jalandhar, Punjab, India
• Nationality: Indian
• School: Jai Hind Model School, Doaba School, Parvati Jain High School, Jalandhar
• College: Not attended
• Highest Educational Qualifications: 12th grade
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Harbhajan Singh’s Cricket Debut:

• ODI Debut: India v/s New Zealand at Sharjah, 17 April 1998
• TEST Debut: India v/s Australia at Bengaluru, 25 March 1998
• T20 Debut: India v/s South Africa at Johannesburg, 1 December 2006

Achievements of Harbhajan Singh:

1. Harbhajan Singh ranks fifth among IPL bowlers in terms of wicket-taking with 150 kills in 163 games. He has also lifted the IPL trophy four times in his career.
2. Harbhajan Singh delivered a standout performance in the renowned Test match between India and Australia in Chennai in 2001. Harbhajan Singh’s 15 wickets helped India defeat the powerful Australians in a historic Test series.
3. Harbhajan Singh was the first Indian off spinner to reach 400 wickets in the game’s highest format. In 2011, Bhajji accomplished this feat against the West Indies. Harbhajan Singh is ranked fifteenth on the list of Test cricket players with the most wickets.
4. Awarded the Arjuna Award in 2003
5. Awarded the Padma Shri in 2009.

Harbhajan Singh’s Family Details:

• Marital Status: Married
• Harbhajan Singh Wife’s Name: Geeta Basra
• Wife’s Profession: Housewife
• Harbhajan Singh Children: Daughter – Hinaya Heer Plaha
• Parent’s Name: Father – Sardar Sardev Singh Plaha and Mother – Avtar Kaur
• Religion: Sikhism
• Other Hobbies: Cricket and Music
• Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

Here are some of Harbhajan Singh’s lesser-known facts:

1. Harbhajan Singh has the most successful seventh-wicket partnership in IPL history.
2. Harbhajan Singh is the highest-paid Indian bowler to ever compete in the IPL.
3. In 2002, Harbhajan was offered a position as a DSP with the Punjab Police. He, however, declined to fill the position.
4. Former Indian wicketkeeper Nayan Mongia gave him the nickname “Bhajji.”
5. He believes that wearing the number 3 on his Mumbai Indians jersey is lucky.