| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Preet [1]Facebook |
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| [2]The Times of India Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 190.5 cm in meters– 1.90 m in feet & inches– 6’ 3” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | Yet to make |
| Jersey Number | #95 (India U-23) #95 (Kings XI Punjab) |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | • Kings XI Punjab • Punjab Under-16 • Punjab Under-19 • Punjab Under-23 • India Under-23 |
| Coach/Mentor | Anil Kumble |
| Batting Style | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 16 September 1995 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2020) | 25 Years |
| Birthplace | Moga, Punjab |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Moga, Punjab |
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya, AFS High Grounds, Chandigarh |
| College/University | G.G.D.S.D College, Chandigarh |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Caste | Jatt [3]Facebook |
| Tattoos | He has multiple tattoos on his right arm |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father– Mohinder Singh Brar (Punjab Police Driver) Mother– Gurmeet Kaur Brar |
| Siblings | Sister– Ramanpreet Kaur Brar |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Harpreet Brar
- Harpreet Singh, an Indian cricketer, represents both the Punjab domestic team and the India U-23 team. In 2018, he was acquired by Kings XI Punjab at a starting price of Rs. 20 lakhs.
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- Harpreet commenced his professional journey by representing the Punjab U-16 team, and later progressed to the Punjab U-19 and Punjab U-23 teams. Demonstrating remarkable skills during a cricket match on campus, Harpreet Brar delivered an outstanding performance.
- Harpreet persevered for seven years, attempting the trials four times, until finally securing the contract for Indian Premier League 2019. With determination, he strived to be chosen for the team, recognizing that this was his final opportunity. At the age of 23, Harpreet viewed this as his last shot at making the team.
- On 20 April 2019, Harpreet Brar marked his first appearance in a Twenty20 match for the Kings XI Punjab team in the 2019 Indian Premier League. The debut game took place at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium against the Delhi Capitals. Harpreet Brar showcased his bowling skills during the IPL match.
- Harpreet Brar displayed his exceptional skills during a test match against Hoshiarpur, while playing for the Ropar Under-19 team. He achieved a remarkable feat by taking 10 wickets in a single inning. Adding to his impressive performance, Harpreet also took five wickets in the first inning, resulting in a total of 15 wickets for him in the match. This outstanding achievement placed him in the esteemed company of India’s Anil Kumble and England’s Jim Laker, who had previously set this record. [4] Hindustan Times
- In anticipation of not being selected during his IPL and India U-23 trials, Harpreet devised a backup plan. He contemplated moving to Canada on a student visa to pursue his master’s degree or alternatively, following in his father’s footsteps by joining the Punjab Police.
- Harpreet Brar admires Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa greatly. Displaying his artistic abilities, he created a sketch of Sonam Bajwa and shared it on his Facebook account. In his post, Harpreet Brar expresses his thoughts and admiration for Sonam Bajwa.
- During his time at G.G.D.S.D. College in Chandigarh, Harpreet participated in the college election as a member of the SOI party, aiming to secure the position of college sports incharge.
- Harpreet looks up to Yuvraj Singh, a former Indian cricketer, and Gurkeerat Singh Mann, a player for Royal Challengers Bangalore, as his cricketing idols. Watching Yuvraj Singh’s performances during his childhood motivated Harpreet to pursue a career in cricket. The combination of Harpreet Brar and Gurkeerat Singh Mann creates a powerful and strong team.
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