Harbhajan was the only Indian player to put his name forth for the inaugural season of the ECB’s new 100-ball tournament, which starts in July 2020. However, as per BCCI regulations, active Indian cricketers are not allowed play in foreign franchise leagues before their retirement. Recently, Yuvraj Singh featured in Canada’s Global T20 League after announcing his retirement from international cricket in June.

The 39-year-old  Harbhajan, who is India’s second-highest wicket-taker in international cricket after Anil Kumble, was seemingly unaware of the rule, and moved to quash talks of his retirement, saying he would continue playing in the IPL next year.

“I don’t want to break any rules but I find the concept interesting,” he said. “As and when the rules allow me to play, I would definitely like to be a part of it.”

Harbhajan is currently a part of the commentary team for the India v South Africa Test series and is expected to be back in action for Punjab during the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, India’s domestic associated-based T20 tournament, beginning on November 8.