Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer, Politician, Commentator |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/10/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Patiala, Punjab, India |
Latest News about Navjot Singh Sidhu
01/02/2026
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of Navjot Singh Sidhu and former MLA, resigned from the Indian National Congress via a social media post on X. She sharply criticized Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring for mismanaging the party and prioritizing personal gain over organizational strength. Her exit has fueled speculation about a potential return to the BJP, marking a significant setback for Congress ahead of elections.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Sixer Sidhu, Sheri Paaji and Sidhu Paaji |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Yadavindra Public School, Patiala |
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| College | Mohindra College, Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Hobbies | Internet surfing and learning new things |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Navjot Kaur Sidhu (Doctor and Politician) |
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Family
| Father | Late Sardar Bhagwant Singh (Cricketer) |
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| Mother | Late Nirmal Sidhu |
| Sisters | Suman Toor, Late Neelam Mahajan |
Career
| Records (main ones) | His highest ODI score of 134 against England at Gwalior in 1993. | He made a unique record of getting 500 Test runs in a year thrice, in 1993, 1994 and 1997. | He became the first Indian cricketer to score 5 centuries in ODI's. | His epic 11 hours at the cricket crease against West Indies in 1996–97, where he made 201 runs. Career Turning Point When he was selected for the 1987 Cricket World Cup. |
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| International Debut | Test - 12 November 1983 vs West Indies at Ahmedabad ODI - 9 October 1987 vs Australia at Chennai |
| Domestic/State Team | Punjab |
| Likes to play against | Pakistan |
| Favourite shots | Hitting over the top |
Favourites
| Favorite Cricketer | Batsman: Sachin Tendulkar |
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Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Fortuner, Mini Cooper | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Navjot Singh Sidhu does not smoke. | |
| 2. Sidhu was born into a Jat Sikh family with a cricket player father. | |
| 3. In the 1987 World Cup, Sidhu scored 5 fifties consecutively. | |
| 4. Sidhu left the 1996 England tour due to alleged frequent abuse from his captain, Mohammad Azharuddin. | |
| 5. Sidhu ventured into politics after retiring from cricket in December 1999. | |
| 6. Despite being dropped after two Tests, Sidhu made a strong comeback in the 1987 World Cup. | |
| 7. Sidhu and his wife are known for their honest work, causing friction with the Akali government in Punjab. | |
| 8. Sidhu made cameo appearances in films like ABCD 2, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and Mera Pind. | |
| 9. While a popular contestant on Big Boss 6, Sidhu exited early due to political commitments. | |
| 10. Although Sikh, Sidhu respects the Hindu religion and is a vegetarian. | |
| 11. Sidhu is known for mastering meditation, particularly during tough times like his father's passing. | |
| 12. An NGO offered a reward of Rs 2 lakh to bring Sidhu back to his Lok Sabha constituency after a long absence. | |
| 13. In January 2017, Sidhu joined the Indian National Congress (INC) after fluctuating political roles. | |
| 14. Reports suggested Sidhu would return as a commentator for the 17th season of IPL, revealing he earned more in this role than as a cricketer - around Rs. 25 lakh per day for commentary compared to Rs. 60-70 lakh for the whole tournament. Sidhu emphasized his commentary work is for personal satisfaction, not money. |