Tendulkar takes special pride in being right about Bhajji's potential

Updated on: 16 November,2010 09:45 AM IST |
Agni Pandey |

After wreaking havoc in the Kiwi camp, Harbhajan Singh spent about 30 minutes with India's yoga instructor

After wreaking havoc in the Kiwi camp, Harbhajan Singh spent about 30 minutes with India's yoga instructor.

Earlier in the day, in a world-record effort, Harbhajan brought up his second consecutive Test hundred to propel India's lead to 122.

Just as he was heading towards the dressing room, MiD DAY spoke to the blossoming all-rounder. "I have let my bat to do the talking. There's nothing else left to say," he said.

Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar, who is a close friend of Harbhajan, expressed his delight: "Yes, I am very happy. I always knew he had the talent, and is always improving with the bat. Today, he proved himself," the master batsman said.

Asked if Harbhajan can fill the all-rounder's spot in India's World Cup squad, Tendulkar laughed and said: "A long time back, I told him he had the ability to be a quality all-rounder. Today, everybody else is saying it. I always believed in that," he said.

Sreesanth, who added 105 runs for the last wicket with Harbhajan, provided able support with his knock of 24 runs off 71 balls. "I am very happy for Bhajjipa (Harbhajan). It feels good that he had faith in me, and guided me, and in return, I helped him get the century. Initially, I was a little nervous, but later, I started to enjoy my batting," said Sreesanth.

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