Harbhajan Singh (mountaineer) three Mt. Everest attempts out of which he was successful in his initial attempt in 1992. Since then, he has scaled Nanda Devi, the third highest peak in India, and eight others such as Mount Abhigamin, Mana Peak, Mount Nunkun, White Needle, Mount Pinnacle, Mount Pyramid, Mount Stok Kangri and Mount Kasket. He also has led a team of skiers who skied down the Mount Everest in 2009. Harbhajan Singh is a recipient of the Police Medal of the President of India twice and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police insignia and commendation roll seven times. He has also received the Kishan
Harbhajan Singh had set a world record with 16 consecutive Test victories, and was searching for its first ever series victory on Indian soil since 1969. In a warm-up match for India A, Harbhajan had taken 2/63 and 3/81 against the tourists. Harbhajan started well in the First Test in Mumbai, taking three quick wickets in a spell of 3/8, to reduce Australia to 99/5 in response to India's first innings of 176. However, a counter-attacking 197-run partnership between Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist in just 32 overs, saw Harbhajan concede 103 runs from his last 17 overs, to end with 4/121.