{
  "id": 526625,
  "title": "'Meri galti nahi thi': Harbhajan Singh reveals why he was expelled from NCA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/meri-galti-nahi-thi-harbhajan-singh-reveals-why-he-was-expelled-from",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T02:37:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/meri-galti-nahi-thi-harbhajan-singh-reveals-why-he-was-expelled-from-nca/articleshow/133140539.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has revealed why he was expelled from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in 2000. The incident occurred when Harbhajan, among the first trainees at the academy, complained about the food not matching the prescribed diet. Despite repeated complaints, the food remained unchanged, and Harbhajan tore up the diet chart in frustration. He clarified that this action was not his mistake, emphasizing that not getting the proper diet was their right. Harbhajan believes his decision to speak up was crucial, as the problems with the diet plan would not have been addressed otherwise. However, he acknowledged that standing up for the rights could have consequences, leading to his expulsion from the NCA.",
  "summary": "Harbhajan Singh went on to become one of India's most successful spinners. He represented India from 1998 to 2016 and finished his international career with more than 700 wickets across formats. He played 103 Tests and took 417 wickets, including 25 five-wicket hauls and five 10-wicket match hauls. In 236 ODIs, Harbhajan claimed 269 wickets, including three five-wicket hauls. He also played 28…",
  "key_points": [
    "Harbhajan Singh expelled from NCA in 2000.",
    "Complained about improper diet, tore up chart.",
    "Action crucial to address food issues."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Bohot badhiya banda hai woh': Harbhajan Singh on Gambhir amid criticism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/bohot-badhiya-banda-hai-woh-harbhajan-singh-on-gambhir-amid-criticism",
        "published": "2026-08-13T06:31:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}