Renowned cricketer, commentator and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu celebrates his 60th birthday today. He is known for his eloquence and assertive personality, attracting widespread admiration. Sidhu has been a regular guest on The Kapil Sharma Show, where his poetic style and banter with Kapil Sharma are appreciated. Kapil often teases Sidhu about the 1990 unforgettable cricket match and here’s the story behind it.
Back in 1990, during the Austral Asia Cup, Navjot Singh Sidhu faced a noteworthy moment when he got out for a duck against Pakistan. This match took place on April 27, 1990. Matches against Pakistan are always of great importance to Indians, and this particular game was no exception.
In 1990, the Indian cricket team toured England and engaged in a total of 14 first-class matches, comprising three Tests and two limited-overs internationals. The Test series concluded with England securing a 1-0 victory, while two matches ended in draws.
In a TV show, Kapil Dev, the captain of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team, shared an interesting story from Navjot Singh Sidhu’s early cricketing days. Kapil Dev mentioned that Sidhu used to be quite an introvert back then. After retiring from cricket and becoming a commentator, Sidhu’s talkative and sociable nature made sure there was never a dull moment. Navjot Singh Sidhu has scored 3,202 runs in 51 test matches and 4,413 runs in 136 one-day matches for India.
Cricket Career
Navjot Singh Sidhu gained recognition as a cricketer with a successful career spanning almost 17 years. He retired from the sport in 1999 and smoothly transitioned into cricket commentary, where he displayed his in-depth knowledge of the game.
Career in the Entertainment Industry
Navjot Singh Sidhu has worked in many serials and movies so far. He is best acclaimed for projects including Mera Pind: My Home, Mr and Mrs 420, Victory, and Rahe Chardi Kala Punjab Di.
Political Career
Sidhu is a politician associated with the Indian National Congress and has held the position of former Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in the Punjab state government. He has experienced several political shifts, starting with the BJP, establishing his party, and later joining the Congress. He also served as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament.
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