The ‘Turbanator' – Harbhajan Singh Now Torments The Kiwis as he Hits a 2nd Consecutive Test Century

The Turbanator' Harbhajan Singh Now Torments The Kiwis as he Hits a 2nd Consecutive Test Century

Continuing his good form with the bat, Harbhajan Singh hit his second century on the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday. Harbhajan reached the landmark off 105 balls and his knock was studded with 7 fours 6 sixes. This is Harbhajan's second successive century and the knock made him the only batsman in Test history to hit two consecutive hundreds at the number eight position. The knock took him to the top of the run-getters chart in the on-going 3 Match Test Series.

Harbhajan made his Test and One Day International (ODI) debuts in early 1998. His career was initially beset by investigations into the legality of his bowling action and disciplinary incidents that raised the ire of cricket authorities. However in 2001, with leading leg spinner Anil Kumble injured, Harbhajan's career was resuscitated after Indian captain Sourav Ganguly called for his inclusion in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy team. In that series victory over Australia, Harbhajan established himself as team's leading spinner by taking 32 wickets, becoming the first Indian bowler to take a hat trick in Test cricket.

Now a veteran of the game, Harbhajan had a rough beginning to his India career scarred with scuffles with players from other teams every now and then. He was then known as the angry young man of the Indian Cricket Team and still picks up a fight when provoked. You might remember the infamous incident when playing in his first IPL, the Mumbai Indians spinner slapped his fellow country-mate, but opponent then Sreesanth.

None the less, an ambassador for many sports and lifestyle brands, the lad has come a long way and has been always a valuable contributor to the game. Following are the updated statistics for Bhajji!

Career statistics

Competition

Test

ODIs

Matches

88

212

Runs scored

1,785

1,083

Batting average

17.5

13.2

100s/50s

2/8

0/0

Top score

115

49

Balls bowled

25,002

11,075

Wickets

369

242

Bowling average

31.88

32.84

5 wickets in innings

24

3

10 wickets in match

5

0

Best bowling

8 for 84

5 for 31

Catches/stumpings

41/

60/

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