Harbhajan Singh tests positive for COVID-19, under home quarantine
New Delhi, Jan 21: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently under home quarantine. "I would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest. Please be safe and take care," he added. Harbhajan was slated to compete in the ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament in Muscat from the second and final leg, beginning January 24, but he won't be able to participate now. One of India's most successful off-spinners, Harbhajan took 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs and 25 scalps in 28 T20Is in his illustrious career. "I would request those who came in contact with me to get t hemselves tested at the earliest. Please be safe and take care, " he added. Harbhajan was slated to compete in the ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament in Muscat from the second and final leg, beginning January 24, but he won't be able to participate now. One of India's most successful off-spinners, Harbhajan took 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs and 25 scalps in 28 T20Is in his illustrious career. Harbhajan was slated to compete in the ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament in Muscat from the second and final leg, beginning January 24, but he won't be able to participate now. One of India's most successful off-spinners, Harbhajan took 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs and 25 scalps in 28 T20Is in his illustrious career. Harbhajan was slated to compete in the ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament in Muscat from the second and final leg, beginning January 24, but he won't be able to participate now. One of India's most successful off-spinners, Harbhajan took 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs and 25 scalps in 28 T20Is in his illustrious career. "I would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest. Please be safe and take care," he added. Harbhajan was slated to compete in the ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament in Muscat from the second and final leg, beginning January 24, but he won't be able to participate now.;
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently under home quarantine.The 41-year-old veteran spinner, who announced his retirement from all forms of the game last month, has mild symptoms.I've tested positive for COVID with mild symptoms. I have quarantined myself at home and taking all the necessary precautions," Harbhajan tweeted."I would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest. Please be safe and take care," he added.
Harbhajan was slated to compete in the ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament in Muscat from the second and final leg, beginning January 24, but he won't be able to participate now.One of India's most successful off-spinners, Harbhajan took 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs and 25 scalps in 28 T20Is in his illustrious career.
Harbhajan's wife Geeta Basra too has contracted Covid-19. The actor, in an Instagram story said: "After being so careful and trying to dodge this damn thing for 2 years, the virus finally caught us." with a 'Quarantine Mode' sticker
"I've tested positive for COVID with mild symptoms. I have quarantined myself at home and taking all the necessary precautions. I would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest. Please be safe and take care," Harbhajan Singh wrote on Twitter.
Harbhajan, who made his debut under Mohammad Azharuddin in 1998 evolved into a mainstay of the Indian cricket team during his time under Sourav Ganguly between 2001 and 2005.
Harbhajan played 118 matches (including ODIs and Tests) under Ganguly and picked up 273 wickets at an average of less than 29. It was in 2001 that Harbhajan stepped up in the absence of Anil Kumble and picked up 32 wickets in 3 Tests against Australia in India's historic series victory.