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Seasoned off-spinner Harbhajan Singh today lambasted his detractors for questioning his ability, saying a bowler who has taken more than 350 wickets in a 13-year career could not possibly be "dumb or an idiot".

Harbhajan, who was instrumental in India's dramatic win over South Africa in the second Test yesterday, feels coming among the top 10 bowlers in ICC rankings itself speaks a lot in his favour.

"We are neither dumb, nor idiots. The idiots don't play 13 years for their country. Nor do they claim 350 Test wickets during their career," fumed Harbhajan, who picked five for 59 at the Eden Garden.

"Critics have a job to do. I respect it, however, I can make a few points for their benefit.