Bhajji hopes to turn things around

Motivation plays a huge role in separating the great from the average. For the opening Ranji game between Punjab and Hyderabad starting on Friday, two stalwarts are finding new reasons to take to the field.

Motivation plays a huge role in separating the great from the average. For the opening Ranji game between Punjab and Hyderabad starting on Friday, two stalwarts are finding new reasons to take to the field.

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For Harbhajan Singh, it can pan out as a make or break season, if the tweaker is still harbouring hopes of re-establishing himself as India’s lead spinner. For the 38-year-old VVS Laxman, who recently announced his international retirement, it’s about showing responsibility to give back to his struggling state side, sharing his experience and moulding a young side.