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India.com
an hour ago
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- India.com
Harbhajan Singh lambasts Mumbai Indians coaching staff for interfering in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 vs PBKS, says 'Don't show desperetness'
Harbhajan Singh lambasts Mahela Jayawardene's actions during MI vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match. New Delhi: On June 2, in the second qualifier for the IPL in 2025, the Mumbai Indians lost to the Punjab Kings. Setting a tough target of 204 runs, the five-time champions could not win, so the Punjab Kings qualified for the final instead. Mumbai Indians' bowlers secured two early wickets, but were unable to curb Punjab Kings' aggressive scoring. Jasprit Bumrah, despite high expectations, had an ineffective performance, conceding 40 runs without taking a wicket. Mumbai Indians' difficulties in their second innings led to head coach Mahela Jayawardene taking a more active role, frequently providing on-field guidance to his players. Harbhajan Singh criticized Mumbai Indians' coaching staff after expressing disapproval of Jayawardene's behavior. 'Look at the Mumbai Indians dugout. When they were leaking runs, there was too much involvement from the outside,' said Harbhajan on his official YouTube channel. 'The coaches are telling a bowler like Jasprit Bumrah what to do and what not. A dressing room needs to remain calm and composed. Coaches should only give advice. Don't show desperation. So somewhere I felt that when this happens way too much, it breaks the player's spirit,' he added. Harbhajan Singh, a former Mumbai Indians captain, played for the team from 2008 to 2017. His final season with the franchise coincided with Jayawardene's tenure. Mumbai Indians (MI) showed significant improvement after a slow start to the IPL season, ultimately securing fourth place with eight wins from fourteen matches. Their victory over the Gujarat Titans in the eliminator secured a spot in the second qualifier, however, they were unable to advance to the final for the fifth consecutive year.
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11 hours ago
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Harbhajan slams MI support staff after Qualifier 2 loss against PBKS: 'Too much involvement from outside'
Spin legend Harbhajan Singh, who had won three titles with Mumbai Indians from 2008 to 2017, slammed the Mahela Jayawardene-led support staff for excessive interference in their Qualifier 2 meeting with Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad, which they ended up losing by five wickets. read more Former India and Mumbai Indians off-spinner Harbhajan Singh directed his ire towards the Mahela Jayawardene-led support staff following the Hardik Pandya-led side's five-wicket defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 of the 2025 Indian Premier League. PTI Indian spin legend Harbhajan Singh has slammed the Mumbai Indians team support staff, including head coach Mahela Jayawardene, for 'interfering' after the five-time champions bowed out of the 2025 Indian Premier League with a five-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on Sunday. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer producing a chasing masterclass at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium to propel his team into an IPL final for the first time in 11 years, setting up a date with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash at the same venue on Tuesday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD MI, on the other hand, have now lost the penultimate match of the season for the second time in three years, having lost to Gujarat Titans at the same venue in 2023, and have not reached an IPL final since they won their fifth title in 2020. 'Coaches are telling a bowler like Jasprit Bumrah what to do' In a video posted on his YouTube channel after Qualifier 2, Harbhajan – who had represented Mumbai Indians from the inaugural season in 2008 to 2017 and won three titles with them – directed his ire at the Jayawardene-led MI support staff for their behaviour during the game, stating that the team's performance was affected by 'too much involvement from the outside'. 'Look at the Mumbai Indians dugout. When they were leaking runs, there was too much involvement from the outside,' Harbhajan said in the video. 'The coaches are telling a bowler like Jasprit Bumrah what to do and what not. A dressing room needs to remain calm and composed. Coaches should only give advice. Don't show desperation. So somewhere I felt that when this happens way too much, it breaks the player's spirit,' he added. Harbhajan added that skipper Pandya, former captain Rohit Sharma, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and others know what it takes to win matches and titles and urged the franchise to 'let them do what they need to do' instead of getting into micromanagement. 'Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, they are all big players. And when they are playing, let them do what they need to do to get the right result for the team. They have won many trophies together. They needed to be shown a lot more faith, but the coaching staff time and again was interfering and gesturing with their hands,' 'Bhajji' added in the video. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sri Lankan batting legend and former captain Jayawardene had coached MI for six seasons from 2017 to 2022, helping them win three titles during this period, and returned to the franchise ahead of the 18th season, replacing legendary South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher who had occupied the role for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra talk about venturing together for a project; have teamed up after almost 10 years of marriage! Here's what to expect
Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra Cricketer Harbhajan Singh and actor Geeta Basra are stepping into the spotlight together as co-hosts of their chat show Who's The Boss. It took them 10 years of marriage to do a project together! On the show they will bring their real-life chemistry and charm to the screen as they dive into the lives of celebrity couples, including cricketers and actors, exploring who really wears the pants in the relationship. Speaking about teaming up professionally as a couple, Harbhajan Singh, quips, 'You're mistaken if you think this is our first collaboration. We've already worked together on two major projects—Hinaya Heer and Jovan Veer Singh,' he laughs, referring to their children. 'Those were the most important projects of our lives.' On working together creatively for their upcoming show, Geeta Basra explains, 'This is more my domain—I come from a creative background where vision and storytelling are key. I had a clear idea of what I wanted to create, and we sat down and discussed it together. Harbhajan added his inputs, and we ended up creating something truly special, which will be available online soon.' While celebrity couples are often seen on chat shows, it's unusual to see cricketers open up about their personal lives. Reflecting on the experience, Harbhajan says, 'People usually know everything about actors' lives. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo But the lives of cricketers—and more importantly, their wives—are rarely in the spotlight. That's what makes this show different. There's so much curiosity about what happens before and after a big match. Cricketers may have shared their side before, but what about their wives? This show gives them a voice too—sharing the pressures, emotions, and behind-the-scenes moments during events like the World Cup. It's raw, real, and deeply personal.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Explained: What is a diamond duck in cricket?
Representational image (TOI Photo) In cricket, a diamond duck refers to a dismissal where the batter is out without facing a single delivery. It is one of the rarest and most unfortunate ways for a batter to get out. This usually happens through a run-out, where the non-striker is dismissed while attempting a run before facing a ball, or occasionally if the striker is run out from the non-striker's end during a miscommunication. The term 'duck' itself signifies a score of zero. It originated from the shape of the number "0", resembling a duck's egg. Various types of ducks exist, such as the golden duck (out on the first ball faced) or platinum duck (out on the first ball of the innings). A diamond duck is worse in some ways because the batter doesn't even get the chance to play a delivery. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Diamond ducks are particularly painful for top-order batters or star players because they occur before any contribution is made. In team strategy and batting partnerships, these dismissals can disrupt momentum and confidence. They are also notable in statistical records and can be used in commentary to highlight the chaos or pressure in a particular moment of the game. More Than a Team: The Rise of CSK & the Whistle Podu Army Because of its rarity and the circumstances often surrounding it—poor communication, panic running, or sharp fielding—a diamond duck can become a talking point in post-match discussions and is often replayed in highlights as a moment of drama or misfortune. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walmart Photos Which Are Not For Everyone Old Money Style Undo There have been 164 players to be dismissed for a Diamond Duck in ODI cricket with India recording 12 of them, including Roger Binny, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan (twice), Virat Kohli, Abey Kuruvilla, MSK Prasad, Venkatapathy Raju, Chetan Sharma, Navjot Singh Sidhu, S Sreesanth and Javagal Srinath. The first ever Diamond Duck in Test cricket came in the form of Albert Rose-Innes (South Africa) in 1889.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vicky Kaushal Is Harbhajan Singh's Top Pick For His Biopic
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, fondly known as Bhajji, is venturing into the world of chat shows, accompanied by his supportive wife, Geeta Basra. The couple has recently launched their first talk show, Who's The Boss?, which promises to give fans a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Indian cricketers and their wives. Interestingly, Harbhajan has also been thinking about his legacy and has revealed his choice for the actor who should play him in a biopic. In an interview with Zoom, Harbhajan Singh confidently suggested Vicky Kaushal, praising him as a 'brilliant actor'. 'Vicky is brilliant. He is Punjabi, and his accent is the same. Vo Doaba (a region in Punjab) wala hai, and we both belong to Doaba. Accent zabardast hai (Accent is solid). In terms of looks, he is more handsome than I am. But make-up se mere tarah bana lenge usko (smiles). He is a brilliant actor. Vicky can do it," he revealed.
