Balwinder Sandhu

Cricketer

Indian Bombay (now Mumbai), Bombay State (now Maharashtra)

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/08/1956
Age69 years
BirthplaceBombay (now Mumbai), Bombay State (now Maharashtra)

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameBalwinder Singh Sandhu

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9"
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationMasters of Arts and Economics

Personal Life

SchoolGuru Nanak Technical High School, Mumbai
College/University
  • Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Mumbai
  • Khalsa College & Jhunjhunwala College
  • RN Jhunjhunwal College, Ghatkoper
AddressNeelkanth Gardens in Govandi near Chembur, Mumbai

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseRavinder Kaur
Children
  • Timrar Kaur (Nazo)
  • Jankeesh Kaur
Parents
FatherHarnam Singh Naz (Renowned Poet)
MotherGurcharan Kaur
StepmotherSurjit Kaur
Grandparents
GrandfatherSardar Jagat Singh Sandhu (Malay army as 'Havaldhar')
GrandmotherJawal Kaur
Siblings
  • Paramjit Kaur (married Sajjan Singh Cheema, now an SSP in Punjab Police and an Arjuna Awardee)
  • Nirmal Kaur

Career

International Test Debut: 14/01/1983 vs Pakistan
Last Test: 12/11/1983 vs West Indies
ODI Debut: 03/12/1982 vs Pakistan
Last ODI: 31/10/1984 vs Pakistan
Domestic Team: Bombay (1980/81–1986/87)
Test Matches: 8
ODI Matches: 22
Bowling Style: Medium pace, could swing the ball both ways

Favourites

CricketerKapil Dev
Sports
  • Hockey
  • Football
  • Badminton

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Balwinder Sandhu was instrumental in India's 1983 World Cup victory.
2. Initially bowled inswingers before mastering out-swing deliveries.
3. His father was employed in the Public Health department of Punjab Government.
4. Started cricket at a young age and grew to love the game.
5. Represented Bombay and Rajasthan teams in domestic cricket.
6. He served as a coach for Mumbai, Punjab, and at the National Cricket Academy.
7. Authored 'The Devil's Pack' detailing India's 1983 World Cup triumph.
8. He is known for his medium-pace bowling and ability to move the ball both ways.
9. He scored a brisk 71 at number 9 in his Test debut against Pakistan.
10. He took the crucial wicket of Gordon Greenidge with an inswinger in the 1983 World Cup final.
11. In a sensational domestic spell, he reduced Delhi to 18-5 on the first morning and finished with nine wickets in the match.
12. A late starter in cricket, his breakthrough came when he was spotted during a domestic match.
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