The net worth of Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former Indian cricketer and current politician, was estimated to be around $16 million USD or approximately Rs. 45 crore INR. He is a well-known politician, cricketer, and television personality.
Who is Navjot Singh Sidhu?
Navjot Singh Sidhu was born on October 20, 1963, in Patiala, Punjab, India. His father, Sardar Bhagwant Singh, was a decent cricket player and wanted to see his son Navjot as a top-class cricketer. Sidhu is an alumnus of Yadavindra Public School, Patiala. He studied in Mumbai at the HR College of Commerce and Economics.
Cricket Career
Sidhu made his first-class debut for Punjab in 1981-82. He made his international debut for India in 1983-84, but lost his place in the team after a few matches. He returned to the international team in 1987 and was a key member of the Indian team that reached the semi-finals of the 1987 World Cup.
Sidhu was known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to hit the ball over the boundary. He was also a good fielder and a useful bowler. He played 51 Test matches and 136 One-Day Internationals for India, scoring 2,483 runs in Tests and 4,108 runs in ODIs. He retired from international cricket in 1999.
Commentary Career
After retiring from cricket, Sidhu began a career as a cricket commentator. He is known for his flamboyant personality and his unique style of commentary. He is also a popular television personality and has appeared in several reality shows.
Political Career
Sidhu entered politics in 2004 when he was elected to the Lok Sabha on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. He resigned from the BJP in 2016 and joined the Indian National Congress (INC). He was elected to the Punjab Legislative Assembly in 2017 and served as the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in the Punjab government.
Recent Controversies
Sidhu has been involved in a number of controversies in recent years. In 2018, he was criticized for hugging Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa at the inauguration ceremony of the Kartarpur Corridor. He has also been criticized for his frequent trips to Pakistan and his comments on the Kashmir issue.
Conclusion
Navjot Singh Sidhu is a controversial figure, but he is also a popular and charismatic one. He is a talented cricketer, commentator, and politician. He is a vocal critic of the BJP and is seen as a potential challenger to the BJP’s rule in Punjab.
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References:
- Navjot Singh Sidhu’s Net Worth, Salary, Income And Endorsements – cricfann
- Navjot Singh Sidhu’s Net Worth 2023: Political Career Income (caknowledge.com)
- Navjot Singh Sidhu – Wikipedia
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