Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/08/1956 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay (now Mumbai), Bombay State (now Maharashtra) |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Balwinder Singh Sandhu |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 9" |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Masters of Arts and Economics |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
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| School | Guru Nanak Technical High School, Mumbai |
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| Address | Neelkanth Gardens in Govandi near Chembur, Mumbai |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
| Cricketer | Kapil Dev |
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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. |