Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Kiwi |
| Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Date of Birth | 31/10/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
Latest News about Ish Sodhi
16/03/2026
Veteran New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi was ruled out of the remaining T20I series against South Africa due to a broken thumb injury sustained during a net session at Bay Oval on March 14, 2026[3][4]. Scans confirmed the fracture, requiring at least four weeks of rehabilitation, and New Zealand Cricket confirmed no replacement would be brought into the squad for the next match[3][5].
2026
During the India vs New Zealand match in 2026, Ish Sodhi was seen in tears as the national anthems played before the match, an emotional moment that went viral on social media[1].
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Inderbir Singh Sodhi |
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| Nickname | Ish |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| School | Papatoetoe High School, Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Religion | Sikhism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 23/09/2019 |
| Wife | Angelina |
Family
| Father | Rajbir Singh Sodhi (Doctor) |
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| Mother | Simrat Sodhi (Teacher) |
| Grandmother | From Lahore, Pakistan (pre-partition) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Dipak Patel (former New Zealand cricketer) | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #61 (New Zealand) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Teams |
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm legbreak | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Nature on field | Cool | ||||||
| Records/Achievements (main ones) |
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| Career Turning Point | Sodhi's consistent performances at the domestic circuit helped him get an early call-up for the New Zealand 'A' squad[1] |
Favourites
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| Favourite Film | The Notebook (2004) |
| Favourite Cricketers | |
| Favourite Cricket Ground | Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australia |
| Favourite Dance Move | The Running Man |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ic3_odi/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/IshSodhi | |
| https://twitter.com/ish_sodhi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sodhi's family moved to Auckland from Ludhiana, Punjab in 1996 when he was just 4 years old. | |
| 2. Initially a right-arm fast-medium bowler in his childhood, Sodhi transitioned to leg-break bowling under Dipak Patel's guidance. | |
| 3. He was ranked as No. 2 at his high school club, Papatoetoe. | |
| 4. As of February 27, 2017, Sodhi achieved 5 five-wicket hauls in 45 first-class matches. | |
| 5. Among cricketers with Indian heritage playing for the Black Caps, Sodhi is the only New Zealand player born in India. | |
| 6. Sodhi drinks alcohol | |
| 7. After 10 seasons with Northern Districts, Sodhi moved to Canterbury in New Zealand domestic competitions from the 2022-2023 season onwards | |
| 8. Sodhi drinks alcohol[1] |