Harbhajan Singh joined an elite group of Indian cricketers, which consists the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gavaskar, as he took to the field in Chennai to play the first Test against Australia.
A lot of of importance is attached to a first Test cap, but to get to 100 Tests means that you managed to get make the most of your potential as well..
Here's a look back at the statistics of nine other Indians to reach the milestone.
Sachin Tendulkar:He needs no introduction, so we'll do away with that. Since 1989, Sachin has grown from India's wonderboy to a star cricketer to the man that symbolises the nation's love of the game. In 194 matches, Sachin has scored 15,645 runs at an average of 54.32.
But his most remarkable achievement is probably scoring 51 centuries. He has also taken 51 wickets.
Rahul Dravid:'The Wall' was literally that for 163 Tests for India. His presence in the batting order and solidity are unparalleled. He has scored 13265 runs at an average of 52.63. Just in case you didn't know, he also has a wicket to his name. Dravid retired in 2012 with 36 centuries to his name.
When Harbhajan Singh was dropped having played 98 Test matches, it was unclear that he would reach the magic mark of 100 Tests. The lack of alternatives to push him, however, combined with the arrival of the Aussies, has made him just the tenth Indian cricketer to reach that particular milestone. It is an achievement he can justly be proud of.
But what do we make of Harbhajan? His career numbers by themselves are not exceptional. The 400-plus wickets aside, a bowling average of 32.27 and a strike-rate of 68.1 suggest he was good, but not necessarily very good. He was also much, much better at home than he was away: An average of 28.53 and a strike-rate of 63.4 vs an average of 38.83 and a strike-rate of 76.3.
Mumbai: Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who Sunday made a comeback to the Test side, said comebacks are always tough in Tests and hoped to make a difference in the four-match series against Australia.
Comebacks are always tough. As long as you continue to work hard and believe you can make a difference and do well in international cricket, you can make a comeback, said Harbhajan after the end of the Irani Cup match.
I am very happy to be back in the Test squad and hopefully, I can make the difference there, said Harbhajan, whose last Test before this series was against England at the Wankhede Stadium.
Harbhajan, a veteran of 99 Tests, said he always enjoys playing against Australia.
Harbhajan Singh is not as free as you think. He may not be playing cricket, he may not be snapped in his Hummer too often and he has not been seen in movies since his role inMujhse Shaadi Karoge.
BUT... he has kept himself busy... reciting poems.
A video by Goyal Music calledEk Sunehahas hit YouTube and even though it seems like a song, it's not. It's a recital by Harbhajan Singh. And, pardon us, it's funny. The video is directed by Sanjay Glory, who has also written the poem.
Rajkot: Punjab captain Harbhajan Singh led from the front as his four-wicket haul brought Punjab right back in the hunt on the penultimate day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against Saurashtra here today.
Harbahajan grabbed four for 60 ---his best figures in the current Ranji season as Saurashtra were bowled out for paltry 170 which meant Punjab were required to chase 349 in 109 overs as the hosts had a commendable 178 run first innings lead.
The visitors were 45 for two, needing another 304 runs with eight wickets in hand. In-form players Jiwanjot Singh and Taruwar Kohli were dismissed by left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat. However Punjab's chances will depend on how the trio of Ravi Inder Singh, Mandeep Singh and Uday Kaul negotiate the spin twins offie Kamlesh Makvana and left-arm spinner Vishal Joshi.
This file photo taken on September 12, 2003 shows former England cricket captain Tony Greig holding a cricket ball used by Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh when he became the first Indian to make a hat-trick in Test cricket, at an auction of cricket memorabilia in Bangalore. Former England captain and television commentator Tony Greig has died at the age of 66 after being diagnosed with lung cancer, Australia's Nine Network said on December 29, 2012.
