Navyot Singh Sidhu is a former Indian cricketer, commentator, cricket analyst, politician and television personality.
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Navyot Singh Sidhu was born on 20 October 1963 (59 years old as of 2022) in Patiala, Punjab. He did his schooling at Yadavindra Public School in Patiala and went to Mohindra College, Panjab University, Chandigarh to complete his graduation. Like his father, he also wanted to be a cricketer. At the age of 20, he auditioned for the Indian national cricket team and was selected for the team.
Physical appearance
Height (Approx): 6′ 2″
Hair color: black
Eye color: light brown
Family, Caste and Wife
Sidhu belongs to Jat Sikh family. His father, late Sardar Bhagwant Singh, was a cricketer. He was also the Attorney General of Punjab. His mother’s name was Niral Sidhu. Sidhu had two sisters, late Neelam Mahajan and Suman Tour.
Naviot Singh Sidhu with his parents
Sidhu is married to Navyot Kaur Sidhu, a doctor and politician. The couple has a daughter Rabia Sidhu and a son Karan Sidhu.
Navjot Singh Sidhu with wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu
Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu and son Karan Sidhu
Navyot Singh Sidhu with his daughter Rabia Sidhu
Naviot Singh Sidhu with his family
Career
Cricket
Naviot Singh Sidhu made his international cricket debut in 1983 when he managed to score just 19 runs against West Indies in a Test cricket match. He was dropped from the team after playing just two Test matches. 4 years later, he made his One Day International debut in the 1987 Cricket World Cup where he scored 73 runs against Australia. He then went on to score half-centuries in four of the five matches he contested. His first ODI century came against Pakistan in Sharjah in 1989. In 1993, he scored his highest ODI score of 134 runs against England. After playing in over 50 Test matches and over 100 ODIs and scoring over 7,000 runs in his 18-year career, Sidhu announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in December 1999.
Navyot Singh Sidhu plays for the Indian national team
In 2001, he started his career as a commentator in the sports program “Takeshi Castle”. Later he also started doing commentary for Cricket.
politics
Sidhu joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2004 and contested the Indian General Election from Amritsar constituency. He won the election and held the mandate until 2014. He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha before resigning the same year. After leaving the BJP, he eventually joined the Indian National Congress (INC) on 15 January 2017.
Navjot Singh Sidhu joined INC
On 18 July 2021, Navjot Singh Sidhu was appointed as the President of the Punjab Congress Committee. He resigned as president of the Punjab Congress Committee on 28 September 2021; However, his resignation was not accepted by the high command. On 5 November 2021, he tendered his resignation as Punjab Congress chief. In March 2022, he lost the Amritsar East seat to Jeevanjot Kaur of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Punjab Assembly elections by over 6,000 votes.
It’s fun
Apart from his cricket and political journey, Sidhu has made special appearances in various films like ‘ABCD 2’, ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ and ‘Mera Pind’. He was a popular contestant in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ season 6, but he had to leave the show early to fulfill his political commitments. Sidhu is also popular as a debater and a regular guest on comedy shows like ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’ and ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’.
Navyot Singh Sidhu on The Kapil Sharma Show
confrontations
- In 2006, Sidhu was sentenced to 3 years in prison for manslaughter following a 1988 road rage incident. However, the sentence was suspended by the Supreme Court of India following his appeal.
- A complaint was filed against Sidhu in the Akal Takht for distorting words from Gurbani by the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF).
- In 2014, Naviot was accused of breaching his contractual agreement with Star India while working as a commentator for Set Max’s Indian Premier League.
- On 18 August 2018, Sidhu was one of the special guests present at Imran Khan’s swearing-in ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr (President’s House) in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan’s army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, has been embraced, for which he was heavily criticized in India.
Navyot Singh Sidhu hugs General Qamar Javed Bajwa
- In December 2021, at a rally in Sultanpur Lodhi, he made a controversial remark against the police when he said
He can “wet the pants of an Athadedar (policeman)”.
While praising sitting MLA Navtej Singh Cheema. Many politicians and police personnel condemned Sidhu’s alleged remark. Chandigarh Deputy Superintendent of Police Dilsher Singh Chandel filed a defamation case against Sidhu, saying:
I sent him a defamation notice for humiliating the police.”
- On 19 May 2022, Sidhu was sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment in a road rage case. The incident took place in 1988 when Sidhu and his friend Rupinder Singh Sandhu quarreled with Gurnam Singh, a resident of Patiala, over a parking space. According to sources, after an argument, Sidhu and his friend Gurnam Singh dragged him from the car and beat him up, after which he died in hospital. In 2018, the Supreme Court ordered Sidhu to pay a fine. 1000; However, Gurnam Singh’s family wanted a tougher sentence and asked the Supreme Court to review the 2018 order. He was released from the Patiala Central Jail about 10 months after the Supreme Court sentenced him to a year in prison.
records
- He became the first Indian cricketer to score 5 centuries in ODIs.
- His highest ODI score was 134 runs against England at Gwalior in 1993.
- He achieved the record of 500 Test runs thrice in a year, first in 1993, then in 1994 and later in 1997.
- He scored 201 runs in 1996-97 playing 11 hours at the crease against West Indies.
Car collection
His car collection includes Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Fortuner and Mini Cooper.
Navyot Singh Sidhu in his car
Assets/Property
Sidhu owns movable property worth around Rs 59 lakh, which includes gold rings worth Rs 15 lakh and watches worth Rs 44 lakh. He also owns a commercial land at Commercial Chotti Baradari, PTA Showroom 146/5 and a residential plot at H.No. 26, Yadvindra Colony, PTA.
net worth/salary
Sidhu’s net worth is estimated at Rs 50 crore (as of 2016). He pays around Rs 1,10,000 (as on 2016) plus other allowances as an MLA.
the chosen ones
- Opposing Cricket Team: Pakistan
- Cricket Shot: An upward stroke
- Cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar
Navjot Singh Sidhu with Sachin Tendulkar
The facts
- His hobby is surfing the internet and learning new things.
- Despite being a Sikh, the Sidhu has great knowledge and respect for the Hindu religion.
- He follows a vegetarian diet.
- Naviot scored 5 consecutive fifties in the 1987 World Cup.
- Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, are known for their honest work in politics, which is why they had problems with the Punjab Akali government due to their style of working.
- Sidhu withdrew from the 1996 tour of England because his captain Mohammad Azharuddin frequently bullied him.
- Sidhu Swami is an ardent follower of Vivekananda. In 1998, he read Swami Vivekananda’s book and was inspired by his teachings and principles. Sidhu said during the interview that “Swami Vivekananda changed my life”.
- After Sidhu did not stay in the Lok Sabha constituency for long, an NGO offered a reward of Rs 2 lakh for his return to the constituency.
- It is believed that he mastered the art of meditation, which he began to overcome after the death of his father.
- His family and friends fondly call him Sixer Sidhu, Sherry, Sidhu Paaji and Jonty Singh.
- He earned the nickname “Sher” as he was often referred to as “Sher-e-Punjab” (Tiger of the Punjab) due to his daring and bold attitude. So “Sher-e-Punjab” was shortened to “Sherry”.
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