Yograj Singh

Cricketer

Indian Kanech, Ludhiana, Punjab

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/03/1958
Age68 years
BirthplaceKanech, Ludhiana, Punjab

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Bio/Wiki

Indian actor and former cricketer who played one Test and six One Day Internationals for India as a right-arm fast-medium bowler
His debut and only Test was at Wellington against New Zealand, where he took one wicket
After his cricket career ended due to injury, he entered the Punjabi and Hindi film industries
Known for his outspoken nature and methods as a cricket coach

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight85 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Spouse
  • Shabnam
  • Neena Bundhel aka Satveer Kaur
Children
  • Yuvraj Singh
  • Zoravar Singh
  • Amarjeet Kaur

Family

ReligionSikhism
Controversies
  • Time and again Yograj Singh has blamed former fellow cricketer Kapil Dev for cutting his career short.
  • In an interview to a leading news channel, Yograj Singh lambasted MS Dhoni for dropping his son, Yuvraj Singh, from the Indian squad that was chosen for the 2015 ICC World Cup.
  • In August of 2014, Yograj Singh was arrested after an alleged altercation over car parking.

Career

Made his One Day International debut for India against New Zealand on 21 November 1980 in Brisbane
Played one Test match and six ODIs for India as a right-arm fast-medium bowler
Took 4 wickets across 6 ODIs and 1 wicket in his Test match
Played domestic cricket for Haryana in the Ranji Trophy
Career ended early due to a serious shoulder injury
Later built a career as a cricket coach and mentor
Appeared in Punjabi films beginning in 1983, including Qurbani Jatt Di, West Is West, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Co-starred with Om Puri in the 2010 film West is West

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He hails from Kanech village in Ludhiana District, Punjab.
2. A retired Indian Right-arm fast-medium bowler, he represented India in one Test match and six ODIs.
3. After a cricket injury cut short his career, he ventured into Punjabi Cinema, making his debut in the film "Batwara" (1983).
4. He has also appeared in Bollywood films such as "Teen Thay Bhai," "Singh is Bling," and "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag."
5. His son Yuvraj Singh was a member of the Indian cricket team from 2000 to 2017 and became one of India's greatest match-winners.
6. He was a surprise choice for India's 1980-81 tour against New Zealand and Australia.
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