Lessons From The World's Best

10. Harbhajan Singh: Authentic & Unapologetic Warrior


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Indian Cricketer and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh started out as a young kid from Jalandhar, with big dreams, an abundance of passion, a love for fun and had a huge work-ethic.

His international career spanned 18 years, during which time he became one of the world’s leading wicket takers. Bhajji the cricketer was a warrior and fierce competitor. He is someone who chooses authenticity about political correctness, and being outspoken and passionate above mute diplomacy. This mix, along with his high work ethic, huge heart, love of having fun, and an unbridled passion, both on and off the field, saw him being one of crickets genuinely successful and colorful personalities.

His career spanned highs and lows, and his fighting spirit saw him rise again and again after getting dropped, injury, surgery, having his bowling action repeatedly questioned and falling foul of controversy.

In this chat, Bhajji is characteristically outspoken, unapologetic and whole-hearted as he speaks about his career, his philosophy on performance, on life, and his passion and current dedication to helping feed, house and uplift others. He is direct, authentic, funny and pulls at heart-strings. At one point, he rendered me quite emotional, which was no surprise - he doesn’t do dull.


Young Harbhajan 3.00

The Doosra  6.30

Being Your Own Coach  9.45

Attitude As A Competitor 11.10

Career Highs and Lows 

Message to Young Players 15.50

Disappointment 16.45

Fame and Publicity 18.30

Playing Australia 21.20

Passion and Belief 24.25

Being Yourself 27.45

Social Media 31.20

Pressure 33.40

Biggest Challenge 38.20

Belief Over Statistics 45.00

The Foundation Tera Tera 53.40

Politics 58.40

Journey from Jalandhar 1.03

Saving The Soil 1.08

2011 WC Memories 1.11.20

1.16.30 The Big Question

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