Harbhajan, 100 IPL matches and counting...

‘I am hopeful, I will get a chance to play for India again’

Talking about his 100th IPL match, Mumbai Indians' spin spearhead Harbhajan Singh said it is a great achievement as he became the only player after Chennai Super Kings' Suresh Raina to play hundred games for one franchise.

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"I am very happy. I am pleased with my performance in the IPL so far. It is a great achievement. I am the only player after Suresh Raina to play 100 matches for one franchisee. I feel great to be part of Mumbai Indians setup," he said.

"The last four games, we did not play well. This game also they (RCB) came back really very strong, but still we managed to get a win, I am happy about it," he said.

Harbhajan added that he is happy about his performance with both bat and ball since the last two IPL seasons and hopes to make a comeback to the Indian team with consistent performances.

"I am happy that I am among wickets this IPL. I was the highest wicket-taking spinner. I am happy the way I am going. I will continue to work hard in the nets. If I continue to bat and bowl well, I am hopeful, I will get a chance to play for India again," he said.

Harbhajan said bowling slower through the air has worked wonders for him.

"The slower ball needs to be hit by the batsmen and if you have variation in the slower ball then you are forcing batsmen to take chances. That's what I have been looking to do. I am backing my strengths and looking to bowl slower in the air and with nice shape on it.

"Just making sure I don't give easy boundaries. This is what I have learnt. In last three IPLs I have bowled really slow, which has worked for me and hopefully I will just continue to work hard and keep on getting rewards," he said.