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title: "4 Batsman Quotes By Harbhajan Singh"
description: "4 Batsman quotes by Harbhajan Singh. Plus more from Harbhajan Singh and more Batsman sayings from other authors."
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> [You have to see if the batsman is coming out, if he is staying back, what his grip is like, to gauge…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/you-have-to-see-if-the-batsman-is-coming-out-if-he-is-staying-back/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0e0/harbhajan-singh-14379_back_you-have-to-see-if-the-batsman-is-coming_135854.jpg)

> [For me, making my intent clear to the batsman before he stamps his authority is important. Playing with his mind is a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/for-me-making-my-intent-clear-to-the-batsman-before-he-stamps-his/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b7f/harbhajan-singh-14379_attacking_for-me-making-my-intent-clear-to-the-bat_742283.jpg)

> [The batsman does not always need to create big hits. He can hit a boundary, then pick up some singles and still…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/the-batsman-does-not-always-need-to-create-big-hits-he-can-hit-a/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70a/harbhajan-singh-14379_always_the-batsman-does-not-always-need-to-crea_1334686.jpg)

> [You need to understand the batsman, where he plays his shot usually, which is his release shot, and then change the angle,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/you-need-to-understand-the-batsman-where-he-plays-his-shot-usually/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

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## More by Harbhajan Singh

> [I think cricket is there in Usain Bolt's blood. Since I got to watch from close quarters, it was amazing to see him run…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/i-think-cricket-is-there-in-usain-bolt-s-blood-since-i-got-to-watch/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [I am just enjoying what cricket has given me. In sports, it's obviously really important for all of us to remain fit - and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/i-am-just-enjoying-what-cricket-has-given-me-in-sports-it-s-obviously/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [For a spinner growing up in England, it is challenging to become an off-spinner. The line and length needs to be altered on each…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/for-a-spinner-growing-up-in-england-it-is-challenging-to-become-an/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [You have to see if the batsman is coming out, if he is staying back, what his grip is like, to gauge his intentions.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/you-have-to-see-if-the-batsman-is-coming-out-if-he-is-staying-back/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [I like wearing good clothes. Some of my friends who are into making clothes told me since I was already playing with my own…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/i-like-wearing-good-clothes-some-of-my-friends-who-are-into-making/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [Thinking about your role will automatically get you in the frame of mind to get your strategy and game plan right before you step…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/thinking-about-your-role-will-automatically-get-you-in-the-frame-of/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [When you're young, you want to live fast, but you definitely don't want to die young. At the same time, you want to do…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/when-you-re-young-you-want-to-live-fast-but-you-definitely-don-t-want/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [Cricket is my passion; it is my first love. So I will not act in my movies, as they will just be a side…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/cricket-is-my-passion-it-is-my-first-love-so-i-will-not-act-in-my/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [Let's face it: fitness is boring. But it's critical to be extremely dedicated to whatever you decide to take up to achieve a desired…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/let-s-face-it-fitness-is-boring-but-it-s-critical-to-be-extremely/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [Your shallowness or greatness of the soul shows up in your aura.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/your-shallowness-or-greatness-of-the-soul-shows-up-in-your-aura/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [For me, making my intent clear to the batsman before he stamps his authority is important. Playing with his mind is a way of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/for-me-making-my-intent-clear-to-the-batsman-before-he-stamps-his/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [In India, it is difficult for a cricketer to show that he is under some kind of stress. Here, you can only retire when…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/in-india-it-is-difficult-for-a-cricketer-to-show-that-he-is-under/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [Lets face it: fitness is boring. But its critical to be extremely dedicated to whatever you decide to take up to achieve a desired…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/lets-face-it-fitness-is-boring-but-its-critical-to-be-extremely/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [International sport is a lonely journey. You compete with one's self and try to grow as a cricketer.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/international-sport-is-a-lonely-journey-you-compete-with-one-s-self/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

> [It is very disappointing to see the Punjabi music scene of today. The lyrical quality has deteriorated; it is only people like Sartaaj and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harbhajan-singh/it-is-very-disappointing-to-see-the-punjabi-music-scene-of-today-the/)

[Harbhajan Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harbhajan-singh/)

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