‘I Did Nothing Wrong’: Harbhajan Singh Reveals What Really Happened at NCA in 2000

Why Was Harbhajan Singh Expelled From NCA?

Back in 2000, when Harbhajan Singh was trying to establish himself in Indian cricket, he was expelled from the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He had torn up the academys diet chart after complaining that the food being served did not match the prescribed diet.

What Did Harbhajan Say About The Incident?

Harbhajan has now recalled the incident and insisted that he was not at fault. He explained that the NCA had a fixed diet plan for trainees, but the food being provided did not match the diet mentioned on the official chart.

Did Harbhajan fight for his rights?

According to Harbhajan, he decided to speak up because he believed the issue affected the players rights. He said that if nobody had questioned the system at that time, the same diet plan could have continued without any changes.

What Happened After He Raised His Voice?

Harbhajan was removed from the NCA, but he maintains that his expulsion should not be seen as punishment for wrongdoing.

Did Harbhajan Believe Someone Was Against Him?

Harbhajan also claimed that some people within the BCCI did not want anyone to question the system or stand against them.

26 Years Later, Harbhajan Still Stands By His Decision

Today, the NCA has been transformed into the BCCI Centre of Excellence, where Harbhajan himself has recently been involved in training emerging spinners.