'A champion and a tremendous exponent of off-spin' - Cricketing fraternity reacts to Harbhajan Singh's retirement

Legendary Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh announced his retirement from all forms of the game on 24th December 2021. Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter to announce the decision.

Harbhajan tweeted that all good things must eventually come to an end, and added that cricket has given him everything in life. Harbhajan also thanked all the people who had made his 23-year journey in cricket a memorable one.

“All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life, I would like to thank everyone who made this 23-year-long journey beautiful and memorable. My heartfelt thank you. Grateful,” tweeted Harbhajan Singh.

You can see the tweet from Harbhajan Singh below

All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life, I would like to thank everyone who made this 23-year-long journey beautiful and memorable.
My heartfelt thank you 🙏 Grateful .https://t.co/iD6WHU46MU

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 24, 2021

Cricketing world reacts to Harbhajan Singh’s retirement

And, the cricketing world has reacted to the retirement of the legendary Indian off-spinner. While Harbhajan’s teammate and batting great VVS Laxman termed the ‘Turbanator’ as a tremendous exponent of off-spin, Pragyan Ojha termed Harbhajan Singh as an inspiration for the young spinners in the country.

Former Indian pacer Sreesanth tweeted that Harbhajan Singh is one of the best cricketers to have played the game, and termed it a huge honour to have played with him, while Shikhar Dhawan wished Harbhajan Singh good luck for his next innings. Kuldeep Yadav feels that Harbhajan Singh’s presence in the game will be missed. Aakash Chopra termed Harbhajan as a champion. KL Rahul stated that Harbhajan is an inspiration for all cricketers.

Harbhajan Singh represented India in 103 Tests, 236 ODIs, and 28 T20Is. The right arm spin bowling legend is the 4th highest wicket-taker for the Indian side in Tests, with 417 scalps to his name.

Here is how the cricketing world reacted to Harbhajan Singh’s retirement

Congratulations on a wonderful career Pajhi 🤗 Your contribution to cricket has been immense and it was a pleasure to play alongside you 😊 Enjoyed our great moments together on and off the field. Wishing you luck for your next innings @harbhajan_singh pic.twitter.com/CRtxghzYLv

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) December 24, 2021

@harbhajan_singh Ur gonna be the one of the best ever played cricket not just for india but in world of cricket..it’s a huge honour to know u and to have played with you b bhajjipa ….will always cherish the lovely hugs( lucky for me ) before my spells ) lots of love and respect pic.twitter.com/5IgYJk4HcD

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) December 24, 2021

Champion Player. One of the finest the world has seen. Wish you all the best for the second innings… 😊🤗 https://t.co/1WrmKuPnoy

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 24, 2021

Bless brother 🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/r0O4ZWQaXe

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) December 24, 2021

Amazing career my friend and was an honour and privilege to have played with you during it. Enjoy retirement 👍🏻 @harbhajan_singh https://t.co/Z1ALA9PO6u

— Rikki Clarke (@RikkiClarke81) December 24, 2021

Happy Retirement @harbhajan_singh Bhajju paaji 🙌🏻 https://t.co/QINGmQ0DHL

— Navdeep Saini (@navdeepsaini96) December 24, 2021

Hearty congratulations to my great mate @harbhajan_singh on a remarkable career! A tremendous exponent of off-spin, a gifted batsman and a true competitor who fashioned many a wonderful Indian victory. Best wishes for the future, Bhajji, go well! pic.twitter.com/xEMTpGBru3

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 24, 2021

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!

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) December 24, 2021

More than a truly great player, Bhajju Pa was always a big brother for all the juniors. @harbhajan_singh would make us laugh all the time and was someone who always made the dressing room like our home. Best wishes in your new innings. #harbhajansingh pic.twitter.com/8aNhOYvFDW

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) December 24, 2021

A legend of the game and a match winner for our country 🇮🇳 Thank you @harbhajan_singh Paaji for your guidance and helping me with my game. You will be missed. Best wishes 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/JyudeIuKtK

— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) December 24, 2021

Bhajju Pa with 711 international wickets has been a legend but he was always been a very humble teammate and inspiration for all the boys who came from the small towns. I am sure your new innings will be as rocking!@harbhajan_singh #harbhajansingh #Bhajj pic.twitter.com/SOlRrrRvXM

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) December 24, 2021

One of the finest to represent 🇮🇳 who won so many games for the nation. Best wishes Bhajju Paa on your retirement. 🙏 @harbhajan_singh

— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) December 24, 2021

A player who gave it his all and never backed down from a challenge. Congratulations on a wonderful career @harbhajan_singh Paaji. You will be missed. I wish you the very best in your future endeavours. 🙏

— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) December 24, 2021