Today's guest on Lessons Learnt from the Greats is a magnificent person who has gone from a fierce rival to close friend, Harbhajan Singh. 'Bhaji' as he's known, tormented batting lineups around the world but saved his best for the Aussies. His efforts in the 2001 Test series against Australia is truly unbelievable, kickstarting one of the most successful cricket careers of all time. While he might have rubbed a few people the wrong way, I can tell you Bhaji is one of the kindest, nicest people I have met and it's a privilege to have him on my show. 

Episode rundown

04:14 - We start by talking about the epic 2001 Test series against Austraia and how that changed his life

09:57 - Bhaji talks about his career highlights, including World Cup wins in 2007 and 2011

14:44 - Bhaji is a master off-spinner and here he talks about his technique and bowling process

20:10 - We speak about the mental side of the game and how the mind is more powerful than skills

35:16 - How Bhaji kept his body in check having bowled thousands of deliveries 

39:05 - Bhaji explains how he would have treated the media differently if he had his time again

44:42 - We speak about investment, getting the right advice and Bhaji's brilliant business which I absolutely love

54:12 - The saying and mantras Bhaji lives by, including one from Virat Kohli

58:24 - Bhaji finishes by talking about the most inspiring person he has met

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