Harbhajan Singh Quick Facts
| Full Name | Harbhajan Singh |
| Profession | Former cricketer and commentator |
| Date of Birth | 3 July 1980 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 46 |
| Birthplace | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Playing Style | Right-arm off-spin bowler |
| International Debuts | Test 1998 (vs Australia), ODI 1998 (vs New Zealand), T20I 2006 (vs South Africa) |
| Spouse | Geeta Basra (married 2015) |
| Known For | Off-spin bowling, 2007 World T20, 2011 World Cup, Mumbai Indians |
Harbhajan Singh Career in Numbers
| Format | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 103 | 417 |
| ODI | 236 | 269 |
| T20I | 28 | 25 |
Early Life and Family
Harbhajan Singh was born on 3 July 1980 in Jalandhar, Punjab, into a Sikh Ramgarhia family. He is the only son among six children and grew up with five sisters. He married Geeta Basra in 2015, and the source reviewed gives the couple two children, whose names are not included here.
Breakthrough
He made his Test debut against Australia in March 1998 and his ODI debut against New Zealand in April 1998. In 2001 he was named Man of the Series in India’s Test series against Australia.
Harbhajan Singh Career Journey
Early International Career (1998 to 2007)
He established himself as India’s main spinner in Tests and ODIs, and was part of the 2007 ICC World T20 winning squad.
World Cup and Asia Cup Years (2008 to 2016)
He was part of the India squad that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and India also won the Asia Cup in 2010 and 2016. He was runner-up at the 2003 World Cup and the 2004 Asia Cup.
IPL Career (2008 to 2021)
He played for Mumbai Indians from 2008 to 2017 and captained the team, which won the 2011 Champions League Twenty20. He then played for Chennai Super Kings from 2018 to 2020 and Kolkata Knight Riders in 2021.
Harbhajan Singh Awards and Honours
| Year | Honour |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Man of the Series, India v Australia (Test series) |
| 2002 | ICC Champions Trophy (listed in the source) |
| 2007 | ICC T20 World Cup winner |
| 2010 and 2016 | Asia Cup winner |
| 2011 | Cricket World Cup winner; Champions League Twenty20 with Mumbai Indians |
Harbhajan Singh Career End
The source reviewed lists his last international appearances: a Test against Sri Lanka on 12 August 2015, an ODI against South Africa on 25 October 2015, and a T20I against the United Arab Emirates on 4 March 2016. It does not give a formal retirement date, so none is stated here.
Harbhajan Singh Net Worth and Brand Value
The figures below are not official. No net worth figure was found in a reliable source.
| Estimated Net Worth | Not publicly estimated |
| Brand Value | Not publicly estimated |
| Key Brand Endorsements | Not verified for this profile |
| Main Income Sources | Former BCCI contracts and match fees, IPL earnings, and commentary work |
Frequently Asked Questions About Harbhajan Singh
How old is Harbhajan Singh?
Harbhajan Singh was born on 3 July 1980, so he is 46 as of October 2026.
How many Test wickets did Harbhajan Singh take?
He took 417 Test wickets in 103 matches, according to the source reviewed.
What is Harbhajan Singh’s net worth?
No reliable published estimate was found, so no figure is given here.
