| Bio | |
| Full Name | Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar |
| Profession | Indian Cricketer (Batsman) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 160 cm in meters- 1.60 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 3” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 54 kg in Pounds- 119 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 32-26-32 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | Test– 13 August 2014 vs England Women in Wormsley ODI– 7 March 2009 vs Pakistan Women in Bowral T20– 11 June 2009 vs England Women in Taunton |
| Jersey Number | #84 (India) #45 (Sydney Thunder) |
| Domestic/State Teams | Leicestershire Women, Punjab Women, Railways Women, Sydney Thunder |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium fast |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Records/Achievements (main ones) | • Harman took 9 wickets against South Africa Women’s team in 2015 where India tasted the victory by an innings and 34 runs. • She was signed by Sydney Scorchers in 2016 thus becoming first ever Indian cricketer to play for an overseas T20 franchise. • When India were wobbling at 35 for 2 in the first 9 overs of the semifinal contest of ICC Women World Cup 2017, Kaur came to crease and relentlessly assaulted the Australian bowlers. She walloped 20 fours and 7 sixes to score the third highest World Cup score and fifth highest overall. Her tremendous knock of 171 not out for just 115 balls helped India score as many as 281 runs in a rain affected match which was reduced to 42 overs a side. She was no doubt given the Player of the Match award after India defeated the six-time world champions with a slightly narrow margin of 36 runs. |
| Awards | • In September 2022, she won the ICC Player of the Month award for her memorable showing in the ODI series in England. [1]Mid-Day • In April 2023, she became the first Indian woman to be named the Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2022 for her splendid 143 off 111 balls that helped India win their maiden ODI series in England since 1999. [2]Hindustan Times |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 8 March 1989 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 34 Years |
| Birthplace | Moga, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Moga, Punjab, India |
| School | Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar |
| Family | Father– Harmandar Singh Bhullar (Clerk at Court) Mother– Satwinder Kaur Brothers– 2 Sister– Hemjeet Kaur |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Hobbies | Driving, Listening to Music |
| Controversies | • While playing against Hobart Hurricanes in Women’s Big Bash League 2017, she had been charged for breaching the Cricket Australia code of conduct article 2.1.2; abuse of cricket equipment.
• On 25 July 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) banned her for two international matches for two separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third match of the ICC Women’s Championship series against Bangladesh in Dhaka on 22 July 2023. After her dismissal in the match, she smashed wickets and termed the umpiring ‘pathetic.’ The ICC also fined 75 percent of her match fee. According to the ICC, Kaur admitted to “showing dissent at an umpire’s decision” and “public criticism in relation to an incident occurring in an international match” and that she accepted her punishment. [3]ICC |
| Favourites | |
| Film | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge |
| Cricketer | Virender Sehwag |
| Actor | Ranveer Singh |
| Boys, Affair & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Husband | N/A |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Harmanpreet Kaur
- Is Harmanpreet Kaur a smoker? No.
- Is it known whether Harmanpreet Kaur drinks alcohol?
- Once an aspiring cricketer, Harman’s father now works as a clerk at a judicial court. Despite his unwavering passion and deep love for the game, circumstances hindered his dreams from materializing. However, he played a pivotal role in Harman’s journey as he became her first coach when she embarked on her cricketing pursuits.
- In 2010, when she was in dire need of a job, the Punjab Government mocked her job application for the Punjab Police. However, three years later, the Maharashtra Government, influenced by former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s recommendation, hired her to work in the Mumbai Division of Western Railways.
- In 2013, during the tour of the Bangladesh Women’s team to India, Harmanpreet was appointed as the captain of the Indian Women’s cricket team in the One Day International (ODI) format. She displayed excellent leadership skills and showcased her batting prowess by scoring her second ODI century in the second match. Throughout the tournament, she accumulated a total of 195 runs at an impressive average of approximately 97.50, and also contributed with two wickets.
- Harman was signed by Sydney Scorchers, an overseas T20 franchise, in mid-2016, becoming the first Indian to play in the Big Bash League.
- In February 2017, Harmanpreet Kaur replicated MS Dhoni’s iconic move by smashing a six on the final ball of the innings during an exhilarating World Cup Qualifier match against South Africa. Her extraordinary shot secured a thrilling victory for her team.
- Harman, who has participated in 55 One Day Internationals as of February 2017, is only 6 games away from reaching the impressive milestone of 1500 matches.
- Chief Minister Amarinder Singh is making efforts to rectify the previous state government’s injustice towards the talented cricketer. In order to do so, he has extended an offer of employment in the Punjab Police and has also expressed his intention to reassess the sports policy of the state.
- Harmanpreet Kaur was appointed as the captain of the Indian women’s team for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka by the BCCI on 8 June 2022. This decision came after Mithali Raj, the former captain in ODIs, announced her retirement from international cricket. [4]NDTV
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