Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh turned 43 today. The spin bowler was a member of the Indian squads that lifted the T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ICC World Cup in 2011. He also played a vital role in some of India's most memorable Test victories.

As far as his numbers in international cricket are concerned, Harbhajan Singh played a total of 367 matches across all three formats for India and ACC Asian XI. He bagged 711 wickets, including six four-wicket hauls and 28 five-wicket hauls. He also scored 3,570 runs, recording nine half-centuries and two hundreds.

On his special day, Harbhajan has received birthday wishes from different parts of the world. From his ex-teammates and rivals to his fans, here are some of the top birthday wishes for the Turbanator.

Happy birthday Bhajju Pa @harbhajan_singh ! ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ‚ Another year older, wiser, and even more fabulous! From those epic victories to our endless banter, you've been a rock-solid partner. Have a day full of fun, laughter, and lots of good memories ๐ŸŽ‰#HappyBirthday https://t.co/rBMiKWjvNX
Wishing u a very happy birthday @harbhajan_singh! May you have a long & healthy life & may you keep enthralling us! https://t.co/W47gTEUMbk
- ODI World Cup winner.- T20 World Cup winner. - IPL winner with MI & CSK.- Won CL T20 as a Captain with MI.- 417 wickets in Tests.- 269 wickets in ODI.- 150 wickets in IPL.Happy birthday to one of the greatest ever from India, Harbhajan Singh. https://t.co/lnAjKiiYUc
3โƒฃ6โƒฃ7โƒฃ Intl. matches ๐Ÿ‘Œ7โƒฃ1โƒฃ1โƒฃ Intl. wickets ๐Ÿ‘3โƒฃ5โƒฃ6โƒฃ9โƒฃ Intl. runs ๐Ÿ’ชFirst #TeamIndia bowler to scalp a Test hat-trick ๐Ÿ”2โƒฃ0โƒฃ0โƒฃ7โƒฃ ICC World Twenty20 & 2โƒฃ0โƒฃ1โƒฃ1โƒฃ ICC World Cup-winner ๐Ÿ† ๐Ÿ†Here's wishing the legendary @harbhajan_singh a very happy birthday ๐ŸŽ‚ ๐Ÿ‘ https://t.co/pgaKZ6oeAt
Happy birthday, @harbhajan_singh! Not only were you a champion spinner for India on the field, but you are also a wonderful person off it. I wish you a year filled with joy, laughter and an abundance of beautiful memories to cherish. https://t.co/LvBraUl9pp
Happy Birthday to the one and only #SinghisKing and my partner in crime @harbhajan_singh! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚ Wishing you a day full of celebrations, love and laughter as deadly as your doosra! Loads of love my brother, see you soonโค๏ธ๐Ÿค— https://t.co/7obULw3yQT
The Turbanator turns 43 today ๐ŸฅณJoin us in wishing MI legend, Harbhajan Singh a very Happy Birthday ๐ŸŽ#OneFamily #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians @harbhajan_singh https://t.co/d42YMQAFoS
Feels like the kind of day to relive this incredible moment. Happy birthday, Bhajju pa! ๐Ÿ’™@harbhajan_singh https://t.co/WFiIpq8Qsq
A very happy birthday to you @harbhajan_singh paaji!! ๐Ÿค— Have a blessed year ahead! Love always!! https://t.co/MYUtZNR1mc
Harbhajan Singh announced himself to the world with an all-time great performances ever in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2001 ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ#Cricket #India #Harbhajan https://t.co/7Dbzt55wlc
Happy Birthday to One of India's greatest ever spinner and Mumbai Indians legend @harbhajan_singh ๐Ÿ’™ https://t.co/ljPSlUrljQ
Happy birthday Bhajji Pa @harbhajan_singh! ๐Ÿค— Wish you lots of joy and happiness on your special day.
Happy birthday Harbhajan Singh!One of India's finest ever in history. Over 400 wickets in Tests, over 700 international wickets. World Cup winner, IPL winner, Test centuries at No.8. A champion player! https://t.co/J8Urk94YNH
Happy Birthday @harbhajan_singh May you live long & Wishing healthy life ahed Bhajju paaa#HappyBirthdayBhajji https://t.co/MSFhtGcxRM
Happy Birthday @harbhajan_singh First Indian to take a test hat-trickOnly bowler to take 6-fer in 4 consecutive test inngsOnly No. 8 batsman to score consecutive test hundredsMost wickets in a calendar year for IndiaWorld T20 & World Cup Winner https://t.co/TMmKoAeFYk
Thank you Bhajju Pa for that Doosra to Umar Akmal in the semifinal. It was an unforgettable moment ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ™ŒHappiest birthday to one of the best off-spinners the game has seen ๐Ÿ™Œโ™ฅ๏ธ @harbhajan_singh https://t.co/T7DasE89ib

Harbhajan Singh will soon return to the cricket field

Harbhajan Singh has retired from international cricket but he continues to play in T20 leagues outside India. In 2022, he captained the Manipal Tigers team in Legends League Cricket. Earlier this year, Singh turned up for the India Maharajas in Legends League Cricket Masters, while he also captained Nagpur Ninjas in Legends Cricket Trophy.

Singh donned the Delhi Bulls jersey in Abu Dhabi T10 League last year and now he will play for the Brampton Wolves team in Global T20 Canada. Brampton will open their campaign against the Mississauga Panthers on July 20. Singh is likely to play in that match.

It will be interesting to see how Harbhajan performs in his debut Global T20 Canada season. In the past, the likes of Yuvraj Singh and Manpreet Singh Gony have played in the Canada-based T20 league.

Yuvraj and Gony won the championship with the Toronto Nationals in 2019. All eyes will be on Harbhajan when he plays for the Wolves in the 2023 season.

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Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee
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