Harbhajan vows to give it back in Australia

[DesiChap]

Harbhajan vows to give it back in Australia Harbhajan Singh says he can’t take insults lying down

Melbourne: Never to shy away from a challenge, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh picked up the gauntlet thrown by Andrew Symonds and vowed to be aggressive when India tour Down Under early next year. Symonds has been critical of the Indian cricketers and the allrounder recently issued a veiled threat that Harbhajan and his teammates would feel the heat when they tour Australia next year. Far from being cowed down, the off-spinner promised to hit back at the Australian’s backyard. “If someone is saying something, you have to answer back. You just can’t keep taking the things they have been saying. You are there to play cricket, not to get abused,†a fired up Harbhajan was quoted as saying by a local newspaper. He insisted that the Australians are superior but surely not unbeatables. “Obviously, it has been a very tough series for all of us. Everybody knows Australia are a good side… They are good with the bat and on the field. However, they are beatable if other teams play to their potential,†he said. Harbhajan was seen waving his bat at Symonds and Michael Clarke in Kochi and the off-spinner said it was a natural reaction to what he had been subjected to. “They were levelling personal insults at me and I am not the type to take it lying down. I go there to enjoy my cricket. Just because somebody says something doesn’t mean I have to listen,†he said. He is convinced that this is the right way to play against the Ricky Ponting-led side. “You just have to go out and fight and play hard with them,†he said. Symonds earlier added fuel to his simmering duel with Indians by describing the ongoing tour as “hostile†and warning the hosts of a backlash when they tour Down Under this year. Man of the Series Symonds, who was engaged in a war of words with the hosts since the seven-match series began, said he knew India was “never an easy place to tour, but I am surprised how hostile it has been.†The allrounder, on his fifth tour of India, said the World Twenty20 champions still had a lot to prove and were set for a searing summer in Australia.

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071019/asp/sports/story_8452230.asp

[gs]

Bhajji shut the fack up and pick up wickets instead of all this talk about being aggressive and giving it back BS. That way you'll hurt them more than you MC, BC gaalis. Pull a "Zaheer on jelly beans in England" in Australia if you can, or else STFU!!

[Bongosamaj]

well said, GS. Bhajji has a poor attitude and he is a whiner. Pure and simple.

[fineleg]

Bhajji may not even tour Aus :D Pick up wickets, first!

[coffee_rules]

With sound bytes, Bhajji and Sreesanth are thinking that they are compelling Dhoni and Selectors to pick them. They found out the selection loop hole.

[The Outsider]

I doubt he'll get a game there, so he can give it back from the dressing room.

[jf1gp_1]

Harbhajan vows to give it back in Australia

the last man who vowed to repay debt before world cup not only saw Indian team crash out in the first round but also lost his place in the team

[gs]

the last man who vowed to repay debt before world cup not only saw Indian team crash out in the first round but also lost his place in the team

Was it Greg Chapell? :D

[Holysmoke]

I doubt he'll get a game there' date=' so he can give it back from the dressing room.[/quote'] 14th man style :hysterical:

[jaideep]

Does he vow to give back only lip-service or his performance with the ball for a change:haha:

[yoda]

With sound bytes' date=' Bhajji and Sreesanth are thinking that they are compelling Dhoni and Selectors to pick them. They found out the selection loop hole.[/quote'] good point.

[anbuchelvan]

Dravid should follow the way or he may not tour Australia.

[beetle]

Bhajji should show some consistent performance before he opens his mouth. He always starts off with this nonsense and ends it with whinning ....and he makes this strange pathetic crying face when he gets it back. At least sreesanth is consistant in his sledging(when not restained) and takes it bravely when it is dished to him..:D. Besides bhajji has a sissy walk that that doesn't go well with this kind of big talk.....:tounge_smile:

[fineleg]

Dravid should follow the way or he may not tour Australia.

Joke, eh? :haha:

[veer]

what is wrong with this guy? he is our senior bowler for god sakes..

[Kartikey]

well said, bhajji. now destroy those pricks.

[BERGKAMP]

sorry but bhajji is a joke. he has had one fluke series against the aussies in 2001 and has gone backwards ever since. i dont think there is a more over rated cricketer than him in the world. how he constantly gets picked for india i dont know. if it was up to me he would never play for us again.

[monkeyfood]

bhajji need to step it up

[Yuvraj4Captaincy]

Go Bhajji......one of the best spinners of our time

[Yuvraj4Captaincy]

exceptional bowling from harbahajn singh today..pick of the bowlers by far