Gurnoor Brar is an Indian cricketer who is known for his pace bowling. He represented Punjab in Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. He signed up with Punjab Kings for the 2023 season of IPL.
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Wiki/Biography
Gurnoor Brar aka Gurnoor Singh Brar [1]Instagram – Gurnoorsbrar was born on Thursday, 25 May 2000 (age 23 years; as of 2023) in Muktsar, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Gemini. He studied at Ryan International School, Chandigarh. He pursued Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) from DAV College, Chandigarh. [2]Facebook – Gurnoor Brar
A childhood photo of Gurnoor Brar
He started playing cricket during childhood and trained at Launch Pad Cricket Academy in Mohali, Punjab under the coaches Varinder Singh and Aayush Mehandiratta. He used to play cricket for his school and college and won the Red Bull Campus Cricket National for DAV College in 2019.
Gurnoor Brar was awarded the Man of the Match award for his wonderful performance in the Red Bull Campus Cricket National Final 2019
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 80 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
He was born into a Sikh family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Sukhveer Brar, and his mother’s name is Manwinder Dhaliwal Brar. He has a younger brother named Varnoor Brar.
Gurnoor Brar’s father, Sukhveer Brar, younger brother, Varnoor Brar, mother, Manwinder Dhaliwal Brar, and Gurnoor Brar (left to right)
Wife & Children
He is unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
His girlfriend’s name is Manmeet Kaur.
Gurnoor Brar’s girlfriend, Manmeet Kaur
Gurnoor Brar’s post on Instagram after his girlfriend, Manmeet Kaur wished her on his birthday
Career
Domestic
In August 2021, he was selected for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy camp for the Punjab state team. On 14 December 2021, he played his debut one-day match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Punjab against Goa and took 1 wicket for 62 runs. On 20 December 2022, he played his debut test match in the Ranji Trophy for Punjab against Railways and took 4 wickets for 16 runs in the first innings.
Gurnoor Brar was given the cap on his Ranji debut
He scored his maiden Ranji half-century in the match against Jammu & Kashmir. He played in the Under-25 A State Trophy 2022-23 and took 20 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 18.90 and an economy rate of 5.17 including two 4-wicket hauls.
Gurnoor Brar batting during his maiden Ranji half-century
Indian Premier League (IPL)
In the 2023 IPL season, he was acquired by Punjab Kings (PBKS) at his base price of Rs 20 lakhs after Kings’ player Raj Angad Bawa got ruled out due to a left shoulder injury.
Gurnoor Brar is our newest sher! 🦁
He joins the team as a replacement for Raj Angad Bawa. #JazbaHaiPunjabi #SaddaPunjab #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/ZdvVh2JrWy
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 5, 2023
Car Collection
He owns a Mahindra Thar SUV.
Gurnoor Brar with his Mahindra Thar SUV
Facts/Trivia
- He got an Arabic tattoo inked on his left arm which means ‘ dream, sincerity, dare, I do.’
- Although he can hit big shots, he is primarily a bowling allrounder and can bowl at a decent pace. In the Red Bull Campus Cricket 2019, he took three wickets in both the semi-final and final matches. [3]Red Bull
- He was a net bowler for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2019.
- He went to England as a member of the Reliance Cricket Team owned by Mumbai Indians. He played two T20 games during the tour; one against Kent Second XI in which he took 2 wickets for 34 runs, and another against Sussex Second XI in which he gave 12 runs in 2 overs.
- He is fond of listening to Punjabi songs, especially those of Prem Dhillon and the late Sidhu Moose Wala.
- His batting style is Left-handed, and his bowling style is Right-arm fast-medium.
Gurnoor Brar bowling in a Ranji match
- In a 2022-23 Ranji Trophy match against Gujarat, he scored a quick 41 runs off 15 balls at a strike rate of 273.33 which included 3 fours and 4 sixes. [4]BCCI
References
| ↑1 | Instagram – Gurnoorsbrar |
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| ↑2 | Facebook – Gurnoor Brar |
| ↑3 | Red Bull |
| ↑4 | BCCI |
