Harbhajan interested in India captaincy by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	Harbhajan Singh
Event:	Compaq Cup 2009

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DateLine: 9th September 2009

 

Though Virender Sehwag does not want to lead the Indian cricket team but his teammate Harbhajan Sigh does.

 

Harbhajan said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is doing an excellent job but also added that he would not shy away if Team India captaincy ever comes his way.

 

"Whoever plays for India wants to lead the side at some stage and it's no different with me. At the end of the day, it's a huge honour for a player," Harbhajan told PTI in an interview hours before his departure for the tri-series in Sri Lanka.

 

"At the moment, Dhoni is doing a fantastic job and there is no doubt that he is a brilliant skipper."

 

Harbhajan was seen in captain's role in the recent BCCI Corporate Trophy where the offie led Air India Blue to the final and India skipper MS Dhoni played under him.

 

"Leading Air India Blue in Corporate Trophy was obviously a good experience. Of course you learn more and more with time but I certainly enjoyed it. It was a challenge for me which I accepted and enjoyed to the hilt," said the 29-year-old Punjab spinner.

 

One thing that baffles Harbhajan though is a myth that bowlers make inferior captains and more often than not, the job goes to a batsman.

 

"I don't know why batsmen are traditionally preferred for the captain's job. I mean if you have good leadership skills, it should not matter whether you are a batsman or a bowler.

 

"Imran Khan was primarily a bowler when he took over captaincy and did a great job with Pakistan. And look at (New Zealand captain Daniel) Vettori today. He has been doing so well for quite a while. So how come people perceive captaincy a job beyond the bowlers?" Harbhajan asked.