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Geeta Basra’s heartfelt note on husband Harbhajan Singh announcing retirement from all forms of cricket: 'I know the end was not the way you wanted or planned'

Updated : Dec 25, 2021, 11:00 IST

It’s indeed a sad day for the cricket fans as Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Harbhajan took to his Twitter handle to make the sad announcement. Bhajji, who is also called the Turbanator, wrote, ‘All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life, I would like to thank everyone who made this 23-year-long journey beautiful and memorable. My heartfelt thank you, Grateful’. The 41-year-old also shared a YouTube link of his announcement video. In the 6 minute long video Harbhajan spoke about his journey and expressed his gratitude to the game for giving him whatever he has got in his life. Geeta Basra, Harbhajan’s wife took to her Instagram handle to share a few pictures with her husband Harbhajan Singh along with their daughter Hinaya. Taking to her Instagram handle she wrote, ‘I know how long you waited for this moment.. mentally you had retired a long time ago but officially you were waiting for the right moment. Today I want to say how proud we are of you and what you have achieved ! There is so much more that awaits you on this beautiful road ahead. I will always remember the fun and the excitement along with all the stress and anxiety I had watching you play, the superstitions during every game, the endless prayers, learning the game through you, and celebrating each momentous victory and record you made! Congratulations on an amazing career Bhaj..not many can boast of playing for 23 years!!! I’m so fortunate to have been a part of your journey through all the ups and downs n thankful that Hinaya got to see her Papa play (we were your loudest fans in the stadium) I know the end was not the way you wanted or planned it but as they say destiny is not in our hands.. you played with grit, passion, fire and with your head held high! Wishing you more success and prosperity in life for the ‘doosra’ chapter ahead.. the best is yet to come my love.'

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