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

Zodiac SignLeo
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
Daughters
  • 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
SisterParamjit Kaur (married Sajjan Singh Cheema, now an SSP in Punjab Police and an Arjuna Awardee)
StepsisterNirmal 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)

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.
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