Harbhajan Singh's best is behind him

Harbhajan Singh just played out the last card from his deck of karmic success. The Champions League victory as captain of Mumbai Indians would be one of the last flickers in Bhajji’s career, which would now majorly see a downward trend.

The ‘Turbanator’ has an extraordinary horoscope with Uranus and ‘Planet-Y’ in the strongest position. It’s no surprise that he has been a part of some outstanding victories for the country including two World Cup victories and the historic India-Australia series in 2001.

The best phase of the feisty sardar was during the Shani dasa from 2001 to 2011, during which he went through some personal lows but professional highs. Henceforth, Harbhajan would not be able to produce the magical moments that he is renowned for. He may bat and bowl well in patches, but may not be able to inspire his team to astounding successes.

Post 2011, Harbhajan would not remain the first choice spinner for India and younger spinners would frequently be preferred to him.  The off spinner may be back for the Australia series, but will not have an impact like his previous famed encounters. His wicket—taking ability would be diminished and he may find breaking Anil Kumble’s record of 619 test wickets a Herculean task.

Bhajji may just about manage to make it to the World Cup squad of 2015, but will have a disappointing competition and retire post the debacle. Meanwhile, expect the gritty sardar to make an ODI hundred before the end of 2013. He would remain a colourful character while becoming a successful entrepreneur after he retires.
—Lobo is a city-based astrologer