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Harmeet Singh Baddhan Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography

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Wife: Viola Mathew
Age: 31 Years
Hometown: Mumbai

Harmeet Singh Baddhan

Bio/Wiki
ProfessionCricketer (Bowling Allrounder)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Cricket
International DebutT20- 7 April 2024 vs Canada at Houston
Jersey Number#27 (United States national cricket team)
#70 (Rajasthan Royals)
Domestic/State TeamFirst-Class
• Mumbai
• Tripura
• Rest of India
• West Zone

IPL
• Rajasthan Royals

Others
• Seattle Orcas
• Air India Red
• Atlanta Riders
• Dr DY Patil Sports Academy
Coach/MentorPadmakar Shivalkar, Praveen Amre
Batting StyleLeft hand Bat
Bowling StyleSlow Left arm Orthodox
Personal Life
Date of Birth7 September 1992 (Monday)
Age (as of 2023) 31 Years
BirthplaceMumbai
Zodiac signVirgo
NationalityIndian-American
HometownMumbai
Religion/Religious ViewsSikhism
HobbiesTravelling, Gymming
ControversiesDrove car to a railway platform
Harmeet was caught creating nuisance when he drove his car on a railway platform in Andheri, Mumbai. He was immediately caught by the RPF officials and was taken to the custody. Although, the police denied that Harmeet was under the influence of alcohol, he was later granted bail after paying a fine of Rs. 7000. [1]Mid-Day
Social Media• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date7 March 2020
Wedding photo of Harmeet Singh Baddhan and his wife
Family
Wife/SpouseViola Mathew
Harmeet Singh Baddhan with his wife
ChildrenSon- 1
Kabir Singh
Daughter- 1
Heer Kaur
Harmeet Singh Baddhan with his wife and children
ParentsFather- Jasbir Singh
Mother- Paramjeet Kaur
Favourites
FoodPav Bhaji

Harmeet Singh Baddhan

Some Lesser Known Facts About Harmeet Singh Baddhan

  • Harmeet considers Rahul Dravid as his cricketing idol.

    Harmeet Singh Baddhan with his idol

    Harmeet Singh Baddhan with his idol

  • Harmeet was nine years old when he was discovered by Shivaji Park Gymkhana.
  • At 16, Harmeet received a scholarship of Rs. 50,000 from the Ramakant Achrekar Foundation for his consistent performances.
  • Harmeet played for Mumbai U15s in the 2008-09 season in the Vijay Merchant Trophy.
  • Harmeet was praised by Ian Chappel when he targeted him as India’s next Bishan Singh Bedi.
  • In 2009, Harmeet took 7 wickets for Mumbai in his debut first-class match against Himachal Pradesh. He also represented Mumbai at the U-19 and U-16 levels before his senior debut.
  • Harmeet was part of the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup squad and helped his team to win the tournament by taking six wickets in four matches.

    Harmeet Singh Baddhan bowling during a match in the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup

    Harmeet Singh Baddhan bowling during a match in the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup

  • In 2013, Harmeet was caught in a controversy when he faced match-fixing charges along with his other teammates at Rajasthan Royals. Later when the BCCI investigated the matter, Harmeet was found not guilty and was relieved from all the charges.
  • Harmeet played for Tripura in the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy where he took thirteen wickets in eight matches.
  • Harmeet moved to the United States in August 2021. In his initial days, he did odd jobs and also gave cricket coaching before playing professional cricket in the United States.
  • Harmeet was included in the squad of the United States national cricket team for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He took the first wicket of the tournament in the opening match against Canada.

    Harmeet Singh Baddhan posing with the World Cup trophy before the tournament was begun

    Harmeet Singh Baddhan posing with the World Cup trophy before the tournament began

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