New Delhi: Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, fondly known as Bhajji on-field and off-field, announced retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday. 

Singh was in the World Cup-winning team of the 2007 T20 World Cup team and the 2011 Cricket World Cup. 'Bhajji' has taken 417 wickets in just 103 matches and  227 wickets in 236 ODI matches. For T20Is, the Turbanator played for India in 28 matches and claimed 25 wickets. 

The cricketer announced his retirement on Twitter, "All good things come to an end and today as I bid adieu to the game that has given me everything in life, I would like to thank everyone who made this 23-year-long journey beautiful and memorable: @harbhajan_singh My heartfelt thank you."

Commentator Harsha Bhogle said: "Wonderful to see you flower from a slim, young, talented cricketer to a match-winner. Wish you lots of happiness and satisfaction. You gave your family so much to be proud of."

Anil Kumble said a tweet, "Congratulations Bhajji on a great career. It was wonderful to bowl alongside you. Created a lot of good memories on the field. Have a fantastic second innings partner. Best wishes to you and family".

"Hearty congratulations to my great mate Harbhajan Singh on a remarkable career," VVS Laxman tweeted. 

Happy Retirement brother @harbhajan_singh You have been an absolute legend. Always loved your aggression on the field. It was pleasure playing for India alongside you. My favourite memory of us is winning the world t20 and VB series for India ! pic.twitter.com/yZ0pE3WEeL

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 24, 2021

As Harbhajan Singh bids adieu to all forms of cricket, we wish him the very best.