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==Early life== |
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He was born on November 8, 1998, in [[Ludhiana, Punjab]].<ref name="punjab">{{cite web|date=25 November 2024|title= Who Is Gurjapneet Singh? Seamer To Share CSK Dressing Room With MS Dhoni|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/who-is-gurjapneet-singh-rising-star-set-to-share-csk-dressing-room-with-ms-dhoni/amp_articleshow/115664459.cms |website=Times of India|accessdate=10 January 2025}}</ref><ref name="espn"> He lived in [[Ambala]] in the state of [[Haryana]] but moved to [[Chennai]] in 2017 to pursue his cricketing ambitions.<ref name="debut"/> |
He was born on November 8, 1998, in [[Ludhiana, Punjab]].<ref name="punjab">{{cite web|date=25 November 2024|title= Who Is Gurjapneet Singh? Seamer To Share CSK Dressing Room With MS Dhoni|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/who-is-gurjapneet-singh-rising-star-set-to-share-csk-dressing-room-with-ms-dhoni/amp_articleshow/115664459.cms |website=Times of India|accessdate=10 January 2025}}</ref><ref name="espn"/> He lived in [[Ambala]] in the state of [[Haryana]] but moved to [[Chennai]] in 2017 to pursue his cricketing ambitions.<ref name="debut"/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Gurjapneet Singh (born 8 November 1998) is an Indian cricketer. He is a left arm medium fast bowler and right-handed batsman.[1]
Early life
He was born on November 8, 1998, in Ludhiana, Punjab.[2][3] He lived in Ambala in the state of Haryana but moved to Chennai in 2017 to pursue his cricketing ambitions.[4]
Career
He played college cricket and played in the TNCA third division for Egmore RC prior to playing for Dindigul Dragons in the Tamil Nadu Premier League in 2021.[4] He moved to Siechem Madurai Panthers for the 2023 TNPL and finished the season with 15 wickets at an average of 14.10.[5]
In 2024, he acted as a net bowler for the Indian cricket team and had bowled out Virat Kohli at the Chepauk nets in the lead-up to their first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai.[3]
Be made his first-class cricket debut for Tamil Nadu cricket team in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy against Saurashtra cricket team finishing with bowling figures of six for 22 on debut, including test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, whom he trapped leg-before.[4] These were the best bowling figures by a Tamil Nadu fast bowler in a home match since 2005-06. In his maiden Ranji season, he captured 13 wickets in four matches.[2]
He acted as a net bowler for the Chennai Super Kings prior to their purchase of him for a Rs 2.2 crore in the 2025 IPL Super Auction following a bidding war between themselves, Lucknow Super Giants and the Gujarat Titans.[2]
Personal life
He graduated with a B.A. and M.A. from Guru Nanak College, Chennai.[4] He is a Sikh.[6]
References
- ^ https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/gurjapneet-singh-1269869
- ^ a b c "Who Is Gurjapneet Singh? Seamer To Share CSK Dressing Room With MS Dhoni". Times of India. 25 November 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Gurjapneet brings pace to Tamil Nadu, via Ludhiana and Ambala". ESPN. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Tamil Nadu pacer Gurjapneet Singh's 6 for 22 on debut shows he is here to stay". Sportstar. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Meet Gurjapneet Singh, Tamil Nadu's newest pace sensation". Cricket.com. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Who is the new strapping Sikh pacer who led Tamil Nadu to a thumping innings and 70 run-win over Saurashtra?". Indian Express. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.