New Delhi: Harbhajan's wife and actress Geeta Basra penned a long post on Instagram after the 'Turbantor' announced his retirement. She said that Singh had ‘mentally retired’ long ago but was ‘officially waiting for the right moment’.
Geeta congratulated Harbhajan for his ‘amazing career’ and said that she was fortunate to be part of his journey. She further said that she is thankful that their daughter Hinaya got to see Harbhajan in the cricket field.
“I know how long you waited for this moment.. mentally you had retired a long time ago but officially you were waiting for the right moment. Today I want to say how proud we are of you and what you have achieved ! There is so much more that awaits you on this beautiful road ahead. I will always remember the fun and the excitement along with all the stress and anxiety I had watching you play, the superstitions during every game, the endless prayers, learning the game through you, and celebrating each momentous victory and record you made! Congratulations on an amazing career Bhaj..not many can boast of playing for 23 years!!! I’m so fortunate to have been a part of your journey through all the ups and downs n thankful that Hinaya got to see her Papa play (we were your loudest fans in the stadium),” Geeta wrote.
“I know the end was not the way you wanted or planned it but as they say destiny is not in our hands.. you played with grit, passion, fire and with your head held high! Wishing you more success and prosperity in life for the ‘doosra’ chapter ahead.. the best is yet to come my love,” Basra added.
Harbhajan Singh, who is fondly known as 'Bhajji', last played for team India on March 3, 2016, against the UAE in the T20I World Cup.
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