'An Inspiration': Cricket Fraternity Reacts After Harbhajan Singh Announces Retirement

Two-time World Cup winner Harbhajan Singh announced his retirement from all formats of cricket today. Although the legendary off-spinner hadn't played international cricket for the last six years, he continued to play IPL. 

Harbhajan said," Although I had made up my mind from retiring a long time back but couldn't announce. I wasn't playing cricket for a while but due to the commitment with Kolkata Knight Riders, I wanted to be with them for the IPL but during the season only I had decided to retire."

Soon after Harbhajan announced his decision, the cricket fraternity began to congratulate the 41-year-old for his successful career where he took over 700 wickets across formats in international cricket. 

Youngster Shubman Gill, who also played with him in Punjab and KKR in IPL, described Harbhajan as a player who gave it all and never backed down. 

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A player who gave it his all and never backed down from a challenge. Congratulations on a wonderful career Harbhajan Paaji. You will be missed. I wish you the very best in your future endeavours. #ThankyouBhajji

 

- Shubman Gill (@shubmangill) 24 Dec 2021

Pragyan Ojha thanked Bhajji for inspiring budding young spinners with his splendid career. 

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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! #thankyoubhajji

 

- Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) 24 Dec 2021

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One of the finest to represent who won so many games for the nation. Best wishes Bhajju Paa on your retirement.

 

- Umesh Yadav (@y_umesh) 24 Dec 2021

 Wasim Jaffer also congratulated the champion performer on his phenomenal career. 

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A champion performer on the field and the life of the team off it. Congratulations on a phenomenal career Bhajji, and good luck for your second innings

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- Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) 24 Dec 2021