Harbhajan Singh becomes first Indian to take Test hat-trick in 2001; watch video

Harbhajan Singh celebrated his 40th birthday on Friday. CSK star has been one of India's finest off-spinners who has won many matches for India and has also been a part of many famous wins. In his illustrious cricketing career, he has represented India in 4 World Cups and has been a part of triumphant squad in 2007 & 2011 editions. right arm-spinner who made his debut way back in 1998 showed world a glimpse of his capabilities in his debut series.

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Harbhajan Singh hat-trick: CSK spinner becomes first Indian to take hat-trick in Tests

However, Harbhajan Singh probably had moment of his career on March 11, 2001, which made him a household name overnight. 40-year-old bagged a hat-trick at Eden Gardens against Australia to create history. Harbhajan Singh has always been a relatively fiercer bowler against Australians as compared to rest of teams, which on most occasions has helped him bowl at m with even more motivation. Even on flat pitches and unhelpful conditions, Harbhajan made Australians fight for every run.

famous Harbhajan Singh hat-trick happened on first day of Test, which was dominated by Australia till that point. But at 252/4, all that changed. In Harbhajan Singh hat-trick, he first got rid of Australia's rising star back n, Ricky Ponting by trapping him in front of wicket.

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Adam Gilchrist was next one to depart as he was adjudged LBW on first ball that he faced in innings and hat-trick wicket was of great Australian spinner Shane Warne, who was caught out. Shane Warne tried to work ball away only to find Sadagoppan Ramesh at forward short leg, who hung on to  catch. last decision was referred to third umpire who decided to give it out, making it first-ever hat-trick by an Indian in test cricket.

Harbhajan Singh hat-trick was a wonderful milestone to achieve during initial phase of his career.  Australian batting got paralysed with multiple blows courtesy that Harbhajan Singh hat-trick and eventually, India went onto win Test match even after conceiving a first-innings lead to Australian team. India also won series 2-1 and Harbhajan Singh was architect of solid win with 32 wickets in 3 Tests. 

Here's Harbhajan Singh hat-trick video

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Harbhajan Singh wickets

Harbhajan Singh wickets count include 417 wickets he has bagged in 103 Tests. Harbhajan Singh wickets also include 269 wickets he has mand to grab in 236 ODIs. Harbhajan Singh wickets consist of 25 wickets in 28 matches in T20Is and his 150 wickets in 160 matches in IPL.

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