Bhajji turns 40: Hilarious birthday wishes pour in for Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh Plaha, one of the most entertaining characters of Indian cricket, celebrates his 40th birthday today. The off-spinner has been a prolific performer for India across formats, as well as in the IPL for various franchises. Bhajji has given Indian cricket some fond memories to cherish, including the time he became first Indian to take a Test hat-trick.
As the cricketer turns a year older, here’s a look at some interesting birthday wishes from his former teammates!
A Punjabi Special from the Master
ਜਨਮਦਿਨ ਦੀ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ ਭਜੀ।
ਤੇਰੇ ਤੋਂ 40ਵੇਂ ਜਨਮਦਿਨ ਦੀ 40 ਪਾਰਟੀਆਂ ਲਵਾਂਗਾ।
ਖੁਸ਼ ਰੇ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ।Have a good one my friend! pic.twitter.com/ulKtFsPZfy
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 3, 2020
40 or 47? Yuvi trolls Bhajji
Yuvraj Singh’s camaraderie with Bhajji is quite well-known. Both cricketers-turned-friends pull each other’s legs on social media whenever they get a chance. Sensing this as a good opportunity to troll his friend, Yuvi posted a compilation of epic moments between the two.
Is it your happy 40 or 47 ? Here’s a glimpse of the wonderful years spent together pulling each other’s leg, sometimes pants too ? U have always proved to the world Singh u will always be King ? After quarantine party to leni hai 100% ? love u paaji ❤️?@harbhajan_singh pic.twitter.com/hKSP4u8WTJ
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 3, 2020
Gambhir gets poetic
Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir was often known for putting up a serious face in his playing days. However, post-retirement the Delhi cricketer has lightened up and how! On Bhajji’s birthday, he penned down some special lines.
Jiski off spin ke aage bade bade lachaar, team India ka sabse damdaar sardar!
Happy Birthday @harbhajan_singh! Wish you a very long & prosperous life! pic.twitter.com/wpNchoez1w
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 3, 2020
Raina’s creative collage
Bhajji’s teammate at Chennai Super Kings, Suresh Raina made a special collage for the Turbanator.
Happy Birthday @harbhajan_singh !
One of the greatest match-winners & an amazing human being. Memories made with you are unforgettable & heartwarming?
Thank you for always being there for me, and everything you have given to cricket. Keep inspiring the young generation! ???? pic.twitter.com/mK24obq6Os— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) July 3, 2020
Straightforward wishes from the Indian captain & Test vice-captain
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Bhajju Paa @harbhajan_singh. May God bless you with good health and happiness. Have a great year ahead. ??
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 3, 2020
Wish you a very Happy birthday Bhajju pa!! Have a great one @harbhajan_singh
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) July 3, 2020
Gabbar goes traditional
.@harbhajan_singh pajhi janamdin diyaan lakh lakh vadhayiaan ? Let’s grab a bat and ball and celebrate together once this is all over ? pic.twitter.com/4BB6vVulU6
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 3, 2020
From one spinner to another
A person who I always look up to and admire. Happy Birthday and have a good one @harbhajan_singh Bhajju paa. God bless you. ?? pic.twitter.com/83AHZKsTLb
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) July 3, 2020
