Harbhajan corners little history

Jamshedpur, Apr 12 (UNI) Keenan stadium may not be a lucky ground for India, but Harbhajan Singh will remember it for reaching a personal milestone.

Bhajji, who represents the spirit of the new Indian cricketer with his arrogance and cockiness, completed 150 wickets from 122 matches today.

Having made his debut against New Zealand in 1998 in Sharjah, the spinner from Punjab has been an important cog in the Indian success story.

Known to overcome odds, Harbhajan has seen it all from being rebuked by the establishment for wearing his heart on the sleeve about former captain Sourav Ganguly to translating his self-belief and passion on the cricket field to his magic wand of success.

With a whiplash action, remodelled after he was reported for chucking, he exercises greater command over the ball. He has the ability to vary his length and pace and can turn the ball at will either way.

Today when he hoodwinked a well set Ian Bell to nick one to Dhoni, he spread his arms like an albatross in full flight, setting signs of his higher flight later in the day.

Vikram Solanki was swimming before his guile and finally gave a return catch failing to read his doosra to end his agony. And finally when he scalped Matt Prior, he had cornerd another milestone.

However, his best performance till date was in 2001 when he floored the mighty Aussies with 32 wickets from three Tests.

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