Harbhajan Singh journey began at Burlton Park in Jalandhar. His childhood coach Devinder Arora first spotted him playing gully cricket in their neighbourhood. Harbhajan was just 13 years old at the time. His unique bowling action excited Arora, who took him on as his first trainee in 1992.
The first time Arora watched him bowl, he was surprised by the amount of bounce Harbhajan generated. He was sure that Harbhajan would play for India. However, he never thought the young spinner would go on to play 100 Test matches. The moment that swept the coach off his feet came during an U-15 inter-district tournament in Patiala in 1993. Arora noticed ants creeping out of a soft spot on the pitch. He informed Harbhajan about it. The young off-spinner went on to take 15 wickets in that match. He bowled 90 percent of his deliveries on that same spot.
Harbhajan was madly in love with the game. He would even practice in the headlight of a scooter when it got dark. He would take the key of his coach’s scooter and practice for another 30 to 45 minutes. He never went home until he was satisfied. His coach once kept a 25 paise coin outside the off-stump and asked him to bowl on it. Harbhajan practiced tirelessly for one week until he achieved perfection.
His breakthrough came in the 2001 series against Australia. Anil Kumble’s injury gave him a rare opportunity. He grabbed it with both hands, taking 32 wickets in the series. India halted Australia’s 16-match winning streak and won the series 2-1. This was the start of a fruitful career. He claimed 417 Test wickets and 269 ODI wickets. He also won the T20 World Cup and the 2011 World Cup.
A Look at Harbhajan Singh Diet
Harbhajan Singh is known for his antics on the cricket field. But he is also a big-time foodie. His social media timeline proves that he enjoys cooking and relishing food. He also constantly reiterates the importance of a healthy way of living.
In a post on Instagram, Harbhajan shared an image of a healthy breakfast. He captioned it as the most important meal. The spread was packed with proteins and nutrients. There were eggs, sweet moist banana bread, and fruits. There was also a colourful plate of dry-fruit salad with walnuts, which are high in antioxidants. He was also sipping fruit juice alongside.
A few days ago, Harbhajan and his wife Geeta Basra celebrated the arrival of their second child. They sent goodie boxes to their friends filled with sweets. On an earlier occasion, he put on the chef’s hat and made a lip-smacking chole curry. In the video, he was seen adding finely sliced onions, tomatoes, and spices to the pan. Finally, he added boiled chole to the pot.
In March, Geeta was seen enjoying Harbhajan’s favourite summer fruit, mangoes. She tagged her husband and wrote that his favourite had arrived. In another instance, Harbhajan was also seen helping make chapatis in pure desi style. He was sitting down and applying ghee to the chapatis while they were being made on a chulha. His foodie side is quite evident from these posts.
A Look at Harbhajan Singh Cars
Harbhajan Singh recently joined the BJP as a candidate. His garage stays as grand as ever with a lot of luxurious cars. Here is a look at the cars owned by the former Indian cricketer.
Harbhajan made headlines back in 2009 when he imported a massive Hummer H2 straight from London. It took almost 6 months to arrive in India due to a lot of paperwork. The Hummer H2 was originally engineered for the military.
The Turbanator also owns a BMW X6. It came with an eight-speed steptronic transmission. The car had a top speed of 250kmph. It was equipped with a BMW twinpower turbo 8-cylinder petrol engine that provided 522.7bhp of power and 750Nm of torque. The BMW X6 was priced between Rs 90 lakh and Rs 1.48 crore in India.
Harbhajan also owns a luxurious SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLS. It is priced between Rs 1.32 crore and Rs 1.34 crore. This SUV comes with two engine options. A 3.0L inline-six petrol engine or a 4.0L V8 twin-turbocharged diesel engine. Both are paired with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and mild-hybrid technology. The petrol engine produces 375.7bhp of power and 500Nm of torque. The diesel engine produces 361.9bhp of power and 750Nm of torque.
A Look at Harbhajan Singh Real Estate
Harbhajan Singh recently quit the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the BJP. He currently resides in Jalandhar with his wife, actor Geeta Basra, and their two children, Hinaya and Jovan.
The house was built in 2010 and the plot was given by the government. According to a 2025 Time Now report, the valuation of the house is Rs 7 crore. Harbhajan wanted a lot of space and big windows for sunlight.
His wife Geeta Basra is the architect and interior designer of the house. She designed the dining area with soft colours. She kept the space neutral because it is huge. Harbhajan said they did what they liked and when they come home, they feel at peace. Their bedroom has a blue colour palette with powder-blue wallpaper. Geeta likes that light comes throughout the day and the white adds a serene feeling.
The top floor has a terrace with a vertical garden. The couple wanted it because walls are boring. The living room features cosy brown sofas and elegant chandeliers. The couple is most proud of their home theatre. Harbhajan advised that when building a house, it should be made with love so that comfort is visible. The bungalow also features a large garden and open space where the family grows seasonal vegetables.
FAQs.
Q. Where did Harbhajan Singh begin playing cricket?
A. Harbhajan Singh began his cricket journey at Burlton Park in Jalandhar.
Q. Who was Harbhajan Singh’s first coach?
A. His first coach was Devinder Arora, who spotted him playing gully cricket.
Q. How many wickets did Harbhajan Singh take in international cricket?
A. Harbhajan Singh finished with 417 Test wickets and 269 ODI wickets for India.
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