Bhajji longs for a century of Tests

It is rare that opportunity knocks at your door often. But lack of standout spin options and an off-colour R Ashwin has meant it has arrived twice in the last three months for Harbhajan Singh. Anand Sachar reports.

It is rare that opportunity knocks at your door often. But lack of standout spin options and an off-colour R Ashwin has meant it has arrived twice in the last three months for Harbhajan Singh.

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Harbhajan was recalled to the India team after more than a year, to face England at the same venue in November. An unimpressive performance meant that he was back playing Ranji Trophy.

A mediocre performance saw the Punjab skipper take only 16 wickets in five games. .

During practice on Tuesday, he was among the first to arrive and the last to leave, a testimony to his desire to shine again.

"If I do well here, I could make it for the Australia Tests. Wickets will come, if not today, tomorrow it will come. It will be great to play for India and I would love to do something special for the country," Harbhajan said. He admitted the thought of the 100th Test had affected his performance a bit, although he vowed to brush it aside for now.