Arshdeep Singh Cricketer Age Career Biography IPL Height Birthday

Check out everything you need to know about Arshdeep Singh, the cricket sensation, all in one spot. Learn about his journey, including his family background, educational path, and his significant achievements in cricket, like his role in winning the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup for India.

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Arshdeep Singh’s Age and Biography

Arshdeep Singh is an international cricket player for the Indian national cricket team. His birth date is 5 February 1999. Arshdeep Singh’s age is 25 years as of 2024.

Arshdeep's birthplace is Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Arshdeep Singh’s hometown is Kharar Punjab. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. Arshdeep Singh’s full name is Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel.

He participates in First-class List A T20 and Indian Premier League cricket with Punjab and Punjab Kings respectively. Singh is a lower-tier left-handed hitter and a left-arm medium-quick bowler.

He played for India against England in a T20I in July 2022 to make his debut on the international stage. Singh is well known as a medium-speed bowler who mainly uses yorkers in his death over bowling. Arshdeep Singh’s height is 6 Feet. 

Family and Education

Darshan Singh and Baljit Kaur are his parents who welcomed Arshdeep Sigh into the world at Guna, Madhya Pradesh where his father was assigned to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). For more than 25 years his father served in the CISF.

Later Singh's family relocated to Kharar a town close to Chandigarh where they currently reside. Arshdeep has a brother whose name is not made public yet. He does not have any sisters.

Arshdeep completed his schooling at Guru Nanak Public School Chandigarh. His coach is Jaswant Rai.

Arshdeep Singh’s Matches and Career

PlayArshdeep Singh has played in T20 Internationals for the Indian men's national cricket team as well as for the India under-19 India under-23 Punjab and Punjab Kings teams. He participated in the Katoch Shield tournament for junior cricket.

He competed for India in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup which team they won. He participated in the CK Nayudu Trophy in 2018 for the Punjab under-23 cricket team. He grabbed 10 wickets in the match against Rajasthan in the competition including a hat-trick in that team's second inning.

Arshdeep Singh was listed. On September 19 2018 Punjab made its Vijay Hazare Trophy debut for the 2018–19 season.  He was selected for India's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup before making his List A debut.

He had been invited to trials by both Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians. He was purchased by the Kings XI Punjab in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League in December 2018. On April 16 2019 he made his Indian Premier League Twenty20 debut for Kings XI Punjab.

He received praise for his strong efforts and concluded as the team's second-highest wicket-taker. He was included in India's roster for the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Bangladesh in November. On December 25 2019 he played for Punjab in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy making his first-class debut. 

He represented Punjab in the 2021 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He was chosen as one of the five net bowlers for India's visit to Sri Lanka in June 2021. Arshdeep Singh was included in India's starting lineup for their final two Twenty20 International (T20I) games of the trip after a successful COVID-19 case in the Indian team. Singh was included in the T20I squad for India's series against South Africa in May 2022.  He was included in India's T20I squad for their two-match series against Ireland the following month.

Singh was selected for the India ODI and T20I teams for their tour of England in June 2022.  He was once more selected for India's ODI team in July 2022 but this time for their away series against the West Indies. On July 7 2022 he played his first T20 International for India against England. He picked up seven wickets in five games in a series against the West Indies in 2022 and was named player of the series with a bowling average of 16.14. He was picked to India's team for the Asia Cup on August 8, 2022.

Arshdeep Singh continues to be a key part of the Punjab Kings' squad in the IPL 2024 season. Retained by the Punjab Kings due to his exceptional performance, Arshdeep has collected a total of 61 wickets since his IPL debut.

Arshdeep Singh’s Runs Wickets and Matches

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Controversies

Arshdeep Singh’s Match Controversy

Arshdeep Singh a gifted young fast bowler for India has come under fire and been the subject of trolls since he botched a catch in the Asia Cup 2022 match between Pakistan and India on Sunday, September 4 2022. After India was defeated the bigots descended to a new low by editing Arshdeep's Wikipedia page to reveal his fictitious connections to the separatist Khalistan Movement of Sikh radicals. His page was vandalized by an unregistered user who changed multiple instances where the term India appeared to read Khalistan.

The Indian government decided to question executives from Wikipedia after realizing how dire the situation had become. On Monday, September 5, 2022, the Ministry of Electronics and IT convened the senior website administrators to request an explanation for how false material was posted on the cricketer's page.

Net Worth

As of 2024, the estimated net worth of Arshdeep Singh stands at approximately $700,000 or around INR 5.5 crores. His earnings are stated to be within the range of INR 30 lakh to INR 50 lakh per month. To give it a broader perspective, that's approximately $40,000 to $67,000 per month.

This impressive sum primarily comes from his IPL salary, earnings from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and various endorsements. Arshdeep's financial status showcases his success both on and off the cricket field at a relatively young age. With his promising cricket career, his net worth is expected to see substantial growth in the future.

Prior to the 2022 IPL auction The Punjab Kings (Formerly KXIP) spent 4 crores to retain the bowler's services. The bowler from Chandigarh acquired his wealth through investments endorsements his playing career earnings and other means. The following businesses support Arshdeep Singh: ASICS India My Fitness (with peanut butter and other facilities) etc.

The bowler for the Punjab Kings drives a white Toyota Fortuner. Currently, this car costs about INR 32 lakhs on the Indian market. According to reports, Arshdeep Singh has a property in Chandigarh. According to reports the bowler lives in a nicely furnished three-story house. When viewed from the exterior the house has a contemporary appearance.

Arshdeep Singh Interesting Facts

• At the age of 13, Arshdeep began playing Cricket.

• 19 wickets were taken by Arshdeep in the Azad Trophy.

• Communal trolling was done to him after he dropped just a catch.

• He has also performed well in India Red in the Challenger Trophy.

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