J P K Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 The sting in a "totally fit" Harbhajan Singh's bowling is on its way back and the out-of-favour off-spinner is eying a comeback into the Indian cricket team at the earliest. He adds that the wherewithal to play at the highest level is still there. "I can't wait to be there. It's still there in me. God willing I will be getting back to the place I deserve," Harbhajan said. That the feisty player is getting his mojo back, can be gauged from his match-winning effort against Maharashtra in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament, where he has taken three for 35. The time spent in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) has been fruitful, and Harbhajan was relieved to have overcome a spate of injuries. "There has been a lot of improvement in terms of body positioning. I have worked a lot at the NCA. I am totally fit and happy with the way things are going at the moment...played five competitive matches." "I have been looking to bowl in good rhythm, wickets will come then. I have been injured a lot. I had a sheen spleen and before that muscle pull in my stomach. I am happy to be playing after many injuries. It's good to be on the ground," said Harbhajan. As the discussion turned to good friend Yuvraj Singh, currently undergoing chemotherapy in the US for a malignant tumour between his lungs, Harbhajan was hopeful of a quick recovery. "Yuvi is doing pretty well. I talk to him often. He is like a brother and I thank you all for your prayers. Let's wish him well and pray for his quick recovery," he said. Asked about his reported remark about the condition of Palam ground, Harbhajan said, "The 2 grounds (in Palam), (they) are very hard, a lot of boys are getting hit while fielding. That's what I meant to say." "As a cricketer, I think the facility should be as good as any ground for first-class cricket. The facilities can be made better," insisted the bowler. Punjab coach Vikram Rathore was naturally pleased to see his most important player leading from the front. "He was having sheen problem after he was dropped but since his comeback, he has been exceptional. This effort will do his confidence a world of good," Rathore said. http://www.rediff.com/cricket/slide-show/slide-show-1-harbhajan-singh-yuvraj-comeback/20120306.htm
Prakat Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 You are already in the place you deserve. ty for playing.
Lord Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 with Ashwin's performances off late he has a strong case.tbh,I wouldnt mind him in ODIs ahead of Jaddu
The Realist Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Geez what a sense of false entitlement - "I will be getting back the place I deserve" Its no wonder this team is crumbling apart with rifts, cliques and those dropped just expecting to walk back in. :facepalm:
kabira Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 He was never droppable in ODIs... Test is another story..
achilles Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Dearest Bhajji, Yeah dude. 3/35 and you're talking of a comeback to the national team. Sincerely, The No longer naive Indian fan
GautiMaan Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 I hope Rahul Sharma is given a proper run before we turn back to Harby
rkt.india Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 One good match and he is already dreaming to be back.
vvvslaxman Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 He is entitled to a comeback like anyone else. Ashwin has to have couple of bad series for that to happen. May be he can get back into ODIs. Even there competition is going to be tough with Rahul Sharma's entry. One thing is certain. If he manages to come back he won't have long rope like he had before.
yoda Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Ashwin has to have couple of bad series for that to happen. May be he can get back into ODIs. Even there competition is going to be tough with Rahul Sharma's entry. One thing is certain. If he manages to come back he won't have long rope like he had before. I meant if he continues to do well in domestics and the new guys falter, as opposed to just writing him off.
vvvslaxman Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 I meant if he continues to do well in domestics and the new guys falter' date=' as opposed to just writing him off.[/quote'] yea.. he is not old to be written off. Being a spinner he has 5 years atleast left in him provided he maintains his fitness.
Karan114 Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 yea.. he is not old to be written off. Being a spinner he has 5 years atleast left in him provided he maintains his fitness. True...Graeme Swann was almost 30 when he made his Test debut, Bhajji is still only 31. All up to Harbhajan to produce the goods in FC cricket if he wants to return. He was struggling in the Ranji Trophy before his injury
adi B Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 the guy was never a wicket taking bowler in odi`s, in tests, he has bcome a history, but for odi comeback , he needs to pick up wickets, i dont think he is a genuine wicket taker
sumvell Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 he shud be back in odi setup. he was always an economical bowler.wickets were a bonus in recent yrs.
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