“I was fighting my wife”: Habhajan Singh regrets wanting family
Former Indian offspinner Harbhajan Singhfamous for his fiery field persona and stellar cricket records, offers rare glimpses of his personal life and candidly acknowledge the impact of professional frustration on his family.
Talk about the “Cutty Story with Ash” podcast hosted by fellow cricketers Ravichandran Ashwinthe legendary spinner admits his past actions, especially his wife’s regrets about the actress Geeta Basraand other families.
Harbhajan Singh shares emotional confession
Having played 365 matches in India and claimed more than 700 international wickets, Halbhajan revealed that cricket setbacks often ripple over his home, affecting those closest to him. “Sports should be played like sports, and that shouldn’t be everything in our lives,” he recalls. “I used to fight my wife when things weren’t challenging on the field. You bring that mood back to the house. That anger permeates in our daily conversations at home. What’s wrong with them?” The 45-year-old asked, suggesting that his inability to separate his personal and professional life led to moments of regret.
He confessed further, “Looking back, I had a bad tour and after I got back, I had many times when I didn’t properly talk to my family. I regret those moments. I didn’t have time and I messed up it. When my sister came to see me, I didn’t talk to her.”
Harbhajan warned of the pressures of professional sports to consume personal happiness, urging young athletes to focus on finding balance. “Sports should not be seen as everything and the end of life. It’s important to draw healthy boundaries between work and family.” He had a consultation. These admissions come as an important departure from the image that is often associated with elite athletes.
“Not then, I ruined it”: Habajan
The cricketer, a currently council member and popular commentator, believes his wife, Geeta, has helped him understand the value of communication and emotional intelligence within the family realm. The couple, who married in 2015, are the parents of two children.
Harbhajan’s public introspection sparked a conversation about the mental health struggles faced by sports professionals and the often overlooked impact on families.
The cricketer turned commentator emphasized that he cannot regain lost time due to anger and misunderstanding with his family. He urges his peers and fans to cherish their loved ones, suggesting that professional success is little meaningful without harmony at home. “Not then, I ruined it.” He repeated. “But if my story helps others avoid similar mistakes, it’s worth sharing.”
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