Harbhajan Singh may take on a new role as a mentor in IPL 2022
Harbhajan Singh may take on a new role as a mentor in IPL 2022
December 10, 2021 Authorbaji188
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh will appear in a new position as a
crucial part of the support team. It has been speculated that he will be taking part in one of
the well-known clubs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
Harbhajan Singh, 41, did not appear in any of the league's matches in the UAE. Harbhajan has
played in a few games for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the first phase of the previous IPL
season but he appears to be inactive later on.
Harbhajan is anticipated to announce his retirement from international cricket sometime next
week, following which he is expected to choose one of the invitations he has received to join
the support team of at least a number of franchises.
According to a reliable source from the IPL, the job could be that of a consultant, mentor, or
member of an advisory council, but the franchise with which he is speaking is eager to put his
extensive knowledge to good use. Harbhajan will also play a key role in assisting the franchise
with its auction selection.
Harbhajan has always been interested in developing players. This was also his position with the
Mumbai Indians in later years, where he played a profitable decade.
In fact, while Harbhajan was with the KKR last season, he spent considerable time teaching Varun
Chakravart. The 30-year-old has been a key member of the team for the past two series.
According to Venkatesh Iyer, Harbhajan Singh had assured him that after several net sessions
that he would be a major hit in the league. Iyer said that this happened even before he had
played a single match in the previous IPL.
In addition, KKR's chief coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Eoin Morgan heeded Harbhajan's
recommendations in squad members’ selection during the previous season.
A source told the media that Harbhajan intended to wait and make an official declaration of his
retirement after the season. It has been told that Harbhajan has had lengthy discussions with
one of the franchises that have expressed strong interest, but he'd rather not discuss it until
the contract is finally signed.