Harbhajan Singh all set to strike back

Shiroor, Feb 1: Young spinners might have become a regular feature of the Indian cricket team for a while now but veteran off spinner Harbhajan Singh has warned people against counting him out just as yet.

Interacting with media persons on the sidelines of a programme at Green Valley National School, Shiroor, on Friday, Mr. Singh said that he is trying his best to get back into the team and don national colours.

“Youngsters may be doing well in the team now but don't forget that someone has done well for 12 years. I will be back to where I belong”, Mr. Singh said.

When asked about former captain Sourav Ganguly's name doing the rounds for the next Team India coach job, Mr. Singh said that he is fully in agreement with the choice.

“Sourav will be a fantastic choice for coach. He was the man responsible for taking the team to another level as captain, at a time when cricket in India was marred by match fixing issues. He made us believe that we can win not just in India but overseas as well. If I am to vote, I will certainly vote in his favour to take on the coach's mantle. Another name that comes to mind is Anil Kumble”, Mr. Singh said.

Regarding the new field restriction rules brought about by the ICC in ODI format, Mr. Singh said that the new change is heavily in favour of the batsmen.

“Even if there are more singles, the batsmen will always have a boundary at the back of their mind with the new field laws. As a bowler, you are at a disadvantage with that field as you know that even a good ball bowled by you could be hit for four”, the 'Turbanator' opined.

On his Punjabi pop song 'Suneha' released recently, Mr. Singh said that the growing usage of indecent and vulgar lyrics in Punjabi songs prompted him to sing the single to convey the purity of music to the masses. “The song has received good response. Already more than 3,50,000 views have been registered on youtube”, Mr. Singh said.

The school brochure was also released on the occasion by Mr. Singh.

Abdul Khader (Bashu), President and Managing Trustee, Shiroor Welfare Trust, Dr. Syed Hassan Saheb, Senior Vice President, John Mathew, Principal, Green Valley National School and PU College, Shiroor, were also present.