‘It will be a one-sided game’: Harbhajan Singh calls India vs Pakistan an ‘overhyped’ clash at Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has dismissed the hype around the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, calling it an “overhyped game” and predicting that India will dominate their arch-rivals in Dubai on February 23. India, placed in Group A, will face co-hosts Pakistan in their second match of the…

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‘He has 55-56 average …’: Harbhajan Singh questions Sanju Samson’s exclusion from India squad for Champions Trophy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Harbhajan Singh and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: The omission of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from India’s ICC Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows, with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh expressing his surprise over the decision. Samson, who averages over 56 in ODIs, last played the format in December 2023 but has since been overlooked despite consistent performances….

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘Bada khiladi wahi hota hai jo… ‘: Harbhajan Singh backs Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been announced and Rohit Sharma will lead the 15-member squad during their matches in Dubai next month. Rohit and Virat Kohli have received a lot of flak for their returns in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under, and an overall underwhelming 2024-25 Test cricket season….

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‘Main janta hu kaun bhaaga tha’: Harbhajan Singh fires back at trolls targetting Rohit Sharma – Times of India

Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Monday slammed a fan for accusing India captain Rohit Sharma of leaking sensitive dressing room information, calling it a “dirty game.” Harbhajan, who played 103 Tests, 236 ODIs, and 28 T20Is for India, taking over 700 international wickets, described Rohit as an “honest…

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‘Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid was there. What happened suddenly?’: Harbhajan Singh questions India’s recent struggles | Cricket News – Times of India

Harbhajan Singh (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has raised concerns about the Indian cricket team’s sudden decline in red-ball and ODI formats following their T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan highlighted the team’s struggles, particularly in Tests, and…

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Harbhajan Singh breaks silence on rumoured rift with Ravichandran Ashwin | Cricket News – Times of India

Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this week, bringing an end to his illustrious career following the Gabba Test against Australia. The 38-year-old spinner retires as India’s second-highest wicket-taker across all formats, trailing only the legendary Anil Kumble.Ashwin’s impact on Test cricket has…

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‘Brave woman, takes some steel’: Ravi Shastri backs Isa Guha’s apology for remarks on Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

Adam Gilchrist, Isa Guha, Ravi Shastri (Screengrab Photo) Former Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri has publicly supported former England cricketer Isa Guha following her apology for a comment made during the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at The Gabba. Guha’s comment sparked discussions about unconscious bias and cultural sensitivity in sports commentary.Shastri expressed his support…

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Isha Guha apologises for calling Jasprit Bumrah ‘primate’, says ‘I was trying to…’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Isa Guha has apologised for her choice of words while praising Jasprit Bumrah during the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba. The remark, directed at India’s pace spearhead Bumrah, has reignited conversations about unconscious bias and cultural sensitivity in sports commentary. READ ALSO:…

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Jasprit Bumrah abused with racial slur as Isa Guha calls him ‘primate’ on air | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Isa Guha embroiled herself in a big controversy after making a racially insensitive remark about Jasprit Bumrah during commentary on Day 2 of the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia at the Gabba.In the opening half hour of play on Day 2, Bumrah…

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‘Jitender itthe aa gaya…’: The story behind Virat Kohli and Harbhajan Singh’s dance at the Gabba | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Harbhajan Singh. (Munir Uz Zaman/AFP Photo via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Harbhajan Singh share a warm and respectful bond that transcends their cricketing careers. Despite the age difference and contrasting stages of their careers, their friendship is built on mutual admiration, shared experiences, and a deep love for the…

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