Harbhajan Singh's Fanboy Emerges Hero As India U19 Whitewash Australia

Anmoljeet Singh [Source: @CricKaushik_/X.Com]

Who doesn't remember Harbhajan Singh's stellar performance during the Border-Gavaskar series in 2001? The India off-spinner destroyed Australia with his magical deliveries as India clinched the series, 2-1. 

Punjab and India Under-19 off-spinner, Anmoljeet Singh, who idolises Harbhajan, and is nicknamed 'Bhajji' for his striking features, including the bowling style. The spin-bowler delivered a stellar performance with the ball and dismantled the Aussie batting lineup to seal the win for India.

The 17-year-old spinner spun his web and picked up 9-wickets in the match, including a 5-wicket haul in the second innings to help India Under-19 side win the second Youth Test by a margin of 120-runs. The win helped India clean sweep the series 5-0 (ODIs and Test matches combined).

"I feel very good after picking up a five-wicket haul. Picking up a fifer on India debut is really special," the off-spinner said.

Anmoljeet spuns his web as India hammer Australia

Australia began Day 4 at 142/3, and after a nearly 50-minute break due to rain, Aussie batter, Oliver Peake completed a stunning century (117). Alongside fellow batter, Alexander Young, Peake built a strong partnership, adding 166 runs for the fourth wicket.

The pitch finally came to life and Anmoljeet showed his class as he spun his magic and picked up 4 crucial wickets to stun the visitors. The Indian side enforced a follow-on and this time, Anmoljeet was once again the chief destroyer, scalping 5-wickets to skittle Australia for 95.

India Under-19 side scored only 492 runs in their first innings and were required to bat only once as they clean swept the series with ease, courtesy, brilliant Anmoljeet spell.

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