{ "id": "90426", "author": "21", "cnmid": "0", "title": "'An Inspiration': Cricket Fraternity Reacts After Harbhajan Singh Announces Retirement ", "lang": "en", "series": "1", "cup_year": "2021", "article_type": "General", "excerpt": "Harbhajan Singh announced his retirement from all formats of cricket today.", "subtype": null, "editor1": "

Two-time World Cup winner Harbhajan Singh announced his retirement from all formats of cricket today. Although the legendary off-spinner hadn't played international cricket for the last six years, he continued to play IPL. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Harbhajan said," Although I had made up my mind from retiring a long time back but couldn't announce. I wasn't playing cricket for a while but due to the commitment with Kolkata Knight Riders, I wanted to be with them for the IPL but during the season only I had decided to retire."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Soon after Harbhajan announced his decision, the cricket fraternity began to congratulate the 41-year-old for his successful career where he took over 700 wickets across formats in international cricket. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Youngster Shubman Gill, who also played with him in Punjab and KKR in IPL, described Harbhajan as a player who gave it all and never backed down. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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A player who gave it his all and never backed down from a challenge. Congratulations on a wonderful career Harbhajan Paaji. You will be missed. I wish you the very best in your future endeavours. #ThankyouBhajji<\/a>\r\n\r\n
 <\/div>\r\n- Shubman Gill (@shubmangill)<\/a> 24 Dec 2021<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n

Pragyan Ojha thanked Bhajji for inspiring budding young spinners with his splendid career. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Congratulations bhajju pa on a splendid career, something that the entire country is proud of. Wishing you the best for the future endeavours. Also a big thank you for being an inspiration to many budding young spinners. God bless you and the family! #thankyoubhajji <\/a>\r\n\r\n
 <\/div>\r\n- Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)<\/a> 24 Dec 2021<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n
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One of the finest to represent who won so many games for the nation. Best wishes Bhajju Paa on your retirement. <\/a>\r\n\r\n
 <\/div>\r\n- Umesh Yadav (@y_umesh)<\/a> 24 Dec 2021<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n