Arshdeep Singh is an Indian cricketer who plays for the national team. In domestic cricket, he represents Punjab and plays for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. He is a left-arm medium-fast bowler. Arshdeep was a key member of the Indian team that won the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker.
Arshdeep Singh was born on 5 February 1999 in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, into a Punjabi Jatt Sikh family. The family later moved to Kharar near Chandigarh. Arshdeep studied at Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36, Chandigarh, and used to ride his bicycle 13 kilometers daily for cricket practice. He began playing gully cricket with local boys before joining Jaswant Rai’s cricket academy in Chandigarh in 2015.
Arshdeep made his international debut in July 2022 in a T20I against England and became only the third Indian bowler to bowl a maiden over on debut. He later became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 internationals. He was part of India’s squads that won the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2018 U19 World Cup.
Arshdeep Singh Parents: Who Are They?
Arshdeep Singh’s parents are Darshan Singh Aulakh and Baljit Kaur. The family lives in Kharar, Punjab. They often visit Gurdwara Singh Shaheedan in Mohali to offer prayers for his success.
Arshdeep’s parents and sister, Gurleen Kaur, were present when India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Arshdeep was the joint-highest wicket-taker. They are very proud of him and say his achievements motivate him to work even harder.
During the Asia Cup 2022, when Arshdeep was trolled online for dropping a catch against Pakistan, both his parents supported him. Darshan Singh said that the family took all comments positively and that fans’ reactions come from love for the game. He added that Arshdeep was mentally strong and focused on improving for the next match.
His mother, Daljeet Kaur, also defended him, saying that mistakes happen in cricket and that dropped catches are part of the game. She said the family prayed for him and that criticism only shows how much people care.
After the trolling incident, the Indian cricket fraternity and even Virat Kohli and Harbhajan Singh publicly supported Arshdeep. Despite the online hate, his parents remained calm and proud, calling him hardworking, humble, and resilient.
Arshdeep Singh’s Father – Darshan Singh
Arshdeep Singh’s father is Darshan Singh Aulakh. His father, Darshan Singh, is a retired CISF inspector and played cricket for Punjab at the Under-16 level.
Arshdeep Singh’s Mother – Baljit Singh
Arshdeep Singh’s mother is Baljit Kaur. When Arshdeep started training in 2013 under coach Jaswant Rai at Guru Nanak Public School in Chandigarh, his mother helped him travel daily to the academy while his father was posted elsewhere.
Does Arshdeep Singh have any siblings?
Arshdeep Singh has an elder brother, Akashdeep Singh, and a sister, Gurleen Kaur. Akashdeep Singh lives in Brampton, Canada.
Gurleen Kaur, Arshdeep’s sister, lives with their parents, Darshan Singh Aulakh and Baljit (Daljeet) Kaur. She was present with them at the Kensington Oval in Barbados during India’s 2024 T20 World Cup final win over South Africa. After India’s victory, Arshdeep took off his T20 World Cup gold medal and made his parents wear it, while Gurleen joined in the celebration. The family later called it a dream come true for Arshdeep and the entire family.
FAQs
Q. In the IPL 2025 auction, who purchased Arshdeep Singh?
A. At the IPL 2025 mega auction, Punjab Kings paid ₹18 crore for Arshdeep Singh.
Q. What religion does Arshdeep Singh practice?
A. Arshdeep Singh is a follower of Sikhism. He was born into a Jatt Sikh family from Punjab.
Q. What is Arshdeep Singh’s mother tongue?
A. Arshdeep Singh’s mother tongue is Punjabi. He is fluent in both Punjabi and Hindi.
Q. Which college did Arshdeep Singh study at?
A. Arshdeep Singh studied at Chandigarh University, which supports athletes through sports scholarships and academic programs.
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