XtraTime Web Desk: In professional sports age is just a number. At least ace India off spinner Harbhajan Singh truly believes so as the turbanator, who will be turning 40 in July is hopeful he can make a comeback for India in T20Is. The reason for Harbhajan thinking of making a comeback is due to his form in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The off spinner is the third highest wicket taker (150 wickets) in the history of cash rich league.
“I’m ready,” Singh told ESPNcricinfo in an interview. “If I can bowl well in IPL, which is a very difficult tournament for bowlers because the grounds are smaller, and all the top players in world cricket play in the IPL…”
According to Harbhajan, if he can do well in IPL, it is not impossible that he cannot repeat similar performances in international cricket.
“In international cricket not all teams have quality players like IPL teams, where every team has a top-six which is good,” he said. “Yes, Australia, England, India have all got very good batting line-ups. But if I can get Johnny Bairstow and David Warner in IPL, don’t you think I can get them in international cricket?
He added, “It is very challenging to bowl against them and if you can do well against them in IPL, you can do well in international cricket. I have bowled predominantly in the powerplay and middle overs and got wickets.”
Harbhajan shared his displeasure aimed at the selectors for not giving him an opportunity.
“They will not look at me because they feel I am too old,” he said. “Also I don’t play any domestic cricket. (In the) Last four-five years they did not look at me even though I was doing well in the IPL, taking wickets and I had all my records to back my case.”
But it is not in my hands. No one comes and talk to you in this present Indian set-up,” he added.
Harbhajan last featured for India in 2016 Asia Cup which was played in the T20 format. The 39-year-old has played 28 T20Is for India picking 25 wickets.