'A true competitor who fashioned many a wonderful Indian victory'
Tributes pour in for the offspinner, who ended a professional career that started more than 20 years ago
ESPNcricinfo staff24-Dec-2021India offspinner Harbhajan Singh announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday, thus ending a professional career that started more than 20 years ago. His former team-mates as well as current cricketers poured their wishes on Twitter for the ” phase” of his life.
Congratulations Bhajji on a great career. It was wonderful to bowl alongside you. Created a lot of good memories on the field. Have a fantastic second innings partner. Best wishes to you and family
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 24, 2021
Hearty congratulations to my great mate @harbhajan_singh on a remarkable career! A tremendous exponent of off-spin, a gifted batsman and a true competitor who fashioned many a wonderful Indian victory. Best wishes for the future, Bhajji, go well! pic.twitter.com/xEMTpGBru3
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 24, 2021
Bhajji! pic.twitter.com/JSgNHm6z9R
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 24, 2021
Many congratulations @harbhajan_singh Bhajji on your outstanding career. At your pomp, you were world-class and a genuine match-winner #AskTheAussies? #harbhajansingh pic.twitter.com/Z88Gwo2mZ6
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) December 24, 2021
Those who say cricket is becoming a batsman’s game should look at your career. You’re a true superstar @harbhajan_singh! pic.twitter.com/LkLywlFGkO
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 24, 2021
Congratulations on a wonderful career Pajhi Your contribution to cricket has been immense and it was a pleasure to play alongside you Enjoyed our great moments together on and off the field. Wishing you luck for your next innings @harbhajan_singh pic.twitter.com/CRtxghzYLv
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) December 24, 2021
Well done on a stellar career bhajju pa! Good luck with what’s in store https://t.co/IhJ0aWxg2O
— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) December 24, 2021
Happy Retirement brother @harbhajan_singh You have been an absolute legend. Always loved your aggression on the field. It was pleasure playing for India alongside you. My favourite memory of us is winning the world t20 and VB series for India ! pic.twitter.com/yZ0pE3WEeL
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 24, 2021
A champion performer on the field and the life of the team off it. Congratulations on a phenomenal career @harbhajan_singh good luck for your second innings pic.twitter.com/mYy3rSpLet
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) December 24, 2021
Your contribution to Indian cricket will stay in everyone's hearts forever. Wishing you all the good luck @harbhajan_singh paaji for your second innings. #retirement pic.twitter.com/1eeSHdf6a1
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) December 24, 2021
@harbhajan_singh Ur gonna be the one of the best ever played cricket not just for india but in world of cricket..it’s a huge honour to know u and to have played with you b bhajjipa ….will always cherish the lovely hugs( lucky for me ) before my spells ) lots of love and respect pic.twitter.com/5IgYJk4HcD
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) December 24, 2021
Your contribution to Indian cricket will always be cherished , @harbhajan_singh paaji wishing you all the best for your future https://t.co/QryqQd3557
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) December 24, 2021
One of the finest to represent who won so many games for the nation. Best wishes Bhajju Paa on your retirement. @harbhajan_singh
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) December 24, 2021
More than a truly great player, Bhajju Pa was always a big brother for all the juniors. @harbhajan_singh would make us laugh all the time and was someone who always made the dressing room like our home. Best wishes in your new innings. #harbhajansingh pic.twitter.com/8aNhOYvFDW
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) December 24, 2021
A player who gave it his all and never backed down from a challenge. Congratulations on a wonderful career @harbhajan_singh Paaji. You will be missed. I wish you the very best in your future endeavours.
— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) December 24, 2021
Congratulations Bhajji paa on an amazing career. Thank you for always supporting me like a big brother. Best wishes for the future @harbhajan_singh paaji pic.twitter.com/Luh2b6Okva
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) December 24, 2021
A legend of the game and a match winner for our country Thank you @harbhajan_singh Paaji for your guidance and helping me with my game. You will be missed. Best wishes pic.twitter.com/JyudeIuKtK
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) December 24, 2021
Congratulations @harbhajan_singh for a wonderful career. I remember as a kid watching you take that hattrick against Australia in 2001. Thank you for the great memories Bhajji paa. I wish you best for the journey ahead.
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) December 24, 2021