Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Chennai

One of India's most successful off-spinners, Harbhajan Singhon Friday announced retirement from all forms of cricket.

The 41-year-old from Punjab took 417 wickets in 103 Tests,269 wickets in 236 ODIs and 25 scalps in 28 T20Is in his illustrious career.

"All good things come to an end and today as I bidadieu to the game that has given me everything in life, I would like to thankeveryone who made this 23-year-long journey beautiful and memorable," hetweeted.

Harbhajan, who made his India debut during an ODI againstNew Zealand at Sharjah in 1998, last played for the country in March, 2016during a T20I against the UAE at Dhaka.

One of the most memorable moments in his internationalcareer was when he snapped 32 wickets in three Tests, including the first Testhat-trick by an Indian, against Australia in March, 2001.