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Former India Spinner Harbhajan Singh Reflects On Evolution Of The Game, Importance Of Five-Day Format, & Decline In Classical Spin Bowling
24htopnews | April 24, 2026 9:08 PM CST

Harbhajan Singh says players who adapt to evolving cricket succeed while those who don’t stagnate. He stresses importance of Test cricket as purest format and urges ICC/BCCI to prioritise it. He warns T20 dominance threatens milestones like 100 Tests, calls for better pitches and stronger intent in spin bowling, and highlights mindset over skill in modern cricket.

Mumbai: Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh feels players who adapt to the changing nature of cricket move forward, while those who fail to adjust remain stagnant.

The 'Turbanator' was speaking as part of a discussion organised on the occasion of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's 53rd birthday by The Legends Club at the Cricket Club of India's (CCI) CK Nayudu Hall.

The discussion was moderated by former India cricketer Yajurvindra Singh and also had Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik present on the occasion.

Harbhajan opined that the game itself is evolving rapidly, particularly with the rise of shorter formats but stated that nothing surpasses the value of Test cricket.


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