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Harbhajan Singh Backs Bathinda Premier League for Player Opportunities

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has welcomed the launch of the Bathinda Premier League, stating it will provide opportunities to many players. He congratulated the Punjab Government, Bathinda Mayor, and Punjab Cricket Association President on the initiative. Harbhajan also expressed his views on coaching for the Indian cricket team, emphasizing the challenges involved. He suggested patience regarding split coaching roles but acknowledged it could be considered in the future if needed.

Key Points: Harbhajan Singh Welcomes Bathinda Premier League Launch

  • League launch welcomed by Harbhajan Singh
  • Initiative by Punjab government and cricket association
  • Aims to provide opportunities for players
  • Harbhajan also discusses split coaching for Team India
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Harbhajan Singh welcomes Bathinda Premier League, says many cricketers will get an opportunity

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh praises Bathinda Premier League for creating player opportunities and shares views on Indian team coaching.

"The league is starting. Many players will get an opportunity. - Harbhajan Singh"

Bathinda, January 13

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh welcomed the launch of the Bathinda Premier League, saying it will provide opportunities to many players. He praised the initiative by the Punjab government and the Punjab Cricket Association, and expressed happiness at being part of the event.

Speaking to reporters, the former India right-arm off-spinner congratulated the Punjab Government, Bathinda Mayor and the PCA President Amarjit Singh Mehta on the launch of the Bathinda Premier League, noting that with this, a number of players will get an opportunity to play cricket.

"The league is starting. Many players will get an opportunity. This initiative has been taken by the Punjab government, Bathinda Mayor, and Punjab Cricket Association President Amarjit Singh Mehta... I got the chance to come here, and I am very happy," Harbhajan Sing told reporters.

Recently, Harbhajan also expressed an opinion on split coaching for the Indian cricket team following their 2-0 clean sweep of South Africa in a two-match Test series at home in November last year.

Speaking to ANI, Harbhajan emphasised the responsibilities that come with coaching the Indian cricket team. He added that in India, when the team does well, everyone stays quiet, and when the side performs poorly, everyone starts pointing out the coach.

"It is not that easy to become a coach of India. To be a coach, you have to travel with the team for a whole year and keep yourself involved in the game. You have to be more engaged because there are multiple team selections, and you also need to focus on match results. In India, it is our tradition that if the team plays well, everyone is quiet, but as soon as the team plays poorly, we get on top of the coach," Harbhajan said.

"Gautam Gambhir does not go there to play. When he was playing, he played well. He played very well for India. Everyone needs to be patient. If you feel you need to split the coaching, such as adopting a policy of one white ball and one red ball, then there is no need to do so for now. But over time, if needed, you should definitely do it. There is nothing wrong with that," he added.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope this league is managed with transparency and proper infrastructure. We've seen many state-level leagues start with big promises but fizzle out due to poor organization. The focus should be on sustainable development, not just a one-off event.
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Arjun K
Harbhajan Singh always speaks for the grassroots. His point about coaches is also spot on. We are too quick to blame them when the team loses, but forget their contribution when we win. More patience needed, both with new coaches like Gambhir and with new leagues like BPL.
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Priyanka N
As someone from Bathinda, this is so exciting! Finally, our city is on the cricket map. Hope to see some future Indian stars emerge from here. The involvement of a legend like Harbhajan Singh gives it great credibility. Can't wait for the matches to begin!
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Vikram M
Good initiative, but the real test is scouting and nurturing talent beyond the big cities. Punjab has so much raw talent in villages. Hope the BPL has a proper talent pipeline and doesn't just become another political showcase.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the domestic cricket structure expanding in India. The depth of talent is incredible. Harbhajan's balanced take on split coaching makes sense too – don't fix what isn't broken, but be open to change if needed.

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