Harbhajan Singh is a former Indian cricketer renowned for his right-arm off-spin bowling. He made his international debut in 1998 and became the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in Test cricket during the 2001 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Post-retirement, he has ventured into politics, serving as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, and has also appeared in films and television shows.
44 years (born July 3, 1980)
Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Attended Jai Hind Model School, Jalandhar
Married to actress Geeta Basra since 2015; the couple has two children.
Born into a Sikh family in Jalandhar, Punjab, Harbhajan was the only son among six siblings. Initially trained as a batsman under coach Charanjit Singh Bhullar, he switched to spin bowling after his coach's untimely death. His father, Sardar Sardev Singh Plaha, was a businessman who supported his cricketing ambitions.
Played for Mumbai Indians (2008–2017), Chennai Super Kings (2018–2019), and Kolkata Knight Riders (2021)
Harbhajan Singh continues to be active in politics as a Rajya Sabha MP. He also engages in cricket commentary and analysis, sharing his insights on various platforms. Additionally, he has expressed interest in mentoring young cricketers and contributing to the development of the sport in India.
Estimated at approximately $10 million