Gurjapneet Singh Biography: Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth, Family

Who is Gurjapneet Singh?

Gurjapneet Singh is an Indian cricketer who represents Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026.

He is a right-hand batsman and left-arm medium-fast bowler known for his ability to swing the new ball both ways.

Singh is among India’s promising young left-arm pacers, having taken 31 wkts in first-class cricket and holding impressive records including sensational figures of 6/22 on his Ranji Trophy debut. He wears jersey number 8 for Tamil Nadu.

Early Life and Background

Gurjapneet Singh was born on November 8, 1998, in Ludhiana, Punjab. His birth place is Ludhiana, though his family moved to Ambala, Haryana, where he was raised by his parents who worked there.

His hometown is Ambala, Haryana, where he spent his formative years. He studied at Kendriya Vidyalaya Number 1 in Patel Park, Ambala Cantt, before completing his Master of Arts in Economics from Guru Nanak College, Chennai.

His father Jagjit Singh works as a photographer at Singh Movies in Ambala Cantt, while mother Premjit Kaur owns Mehak Boutique in the same city.

When he was in 5th or 6th standard, he told his parents about his cricket dreams. His father took him to a cricket academy in Ambala where he started playing with leather balls.

Regarding his relationships & wife, he remains unmarried at 27, dedicating himself entirely to cricket.

There’s no gf publicly known as he focuses on professional growth. Cast is Sikh, practicing Sikhism devoutly, and house is in Ambala, Haryana.

Gurjapneet Singh Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Gurjapneet Singh
Occupation	Bowler (Left-arm Pacer)
Place	Ludhiana, Punjab
Hometown	Ambala, Haryana
Date of birth (Birthday)	November 8, 1998
Age	27 years
Height	6 feet 3 inches (190.5 cm)
Weight	72 Kgs
Father	Jagjit Singh
Mother	Premjit Kaur
Brother	NA
Sister	NA
Gf	Not Known
Wife	Unmarried
Religion/Cast	Sikhism
House	Ambala, Haryana
IPL Team	Chennai Super Kings
IPL Price 2026	₹2.20 crore
Net Worth	₹8 crore

Professional Cricket Career

Gurjapneet Singh cricket journey started in Ambala but couldn’t find quality training facilities there. In 2017, he made the bold decision to move to Chennai alone, initially playing for Egmore RC in TNCA third division. His parents supported this move completely.

Singh test career remain non-existent as he hasn’t played international cricket yet, though his first-class career shows exceptional promise with 31 wkts in just 8 matches at an outstanding average of 20.74, including remarkable figures of 6/22 in an innings.

He hasn’t played ODI cricket, but his List A career displays potential with 9 wkts in 6 matches at 28.33 average. His List A 1st match for India A against Australia A on September 30, 2025, at Kanpur, marking his elevation to the India A squad.

His T20 first match on November 23, 2024, for Tamil Nadu against Tripura at Indore. In 15 matches, he captured 21 T20 wickets with best figures of 3/18, establishing himself quickly in the format, which became a news.

Recent news on December 31, 2025, includes his performance of 0/49 bowling figures for Tamil Nadu against Jharkhand in Vijay Hazare Trophy, continuing his development in domestic cricket.

IPL Career

He served as a net bowler for Chennai Super Kings in 2024, impressing the franchise with his skills. He also served as a net bowler for India ahead of the Bangladesh series in 2024, bowling to Virat Kohli in nets and even dismissing him once, which made Kohli angry with himself. Later, Kohli gave him valuable bowling tips.

Dindigul Dragons acquired him in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Premier League auction. Dates joined Dindigul Dragons in 2021, playing under Ravichandran Ashwin’s captaincy. He later moved to Siechem Madurai Panthers from 2023-2024.

Chennai Super Kings bought him for ₹2.20 crore against his base price of ₹30 lakhs in the 2025 auction. Dates joined CSK in 2025, though injury forced him out mid-season. Dewald Brevis replaced him temporarily. Dates joined Chennai Super Kings again for Indian Premier League 2026, retained at ₹2.20 crore.

His ipl team 2026 values his smooth action and ability to extract bounce. The ipl price reflects belief in his potential after sensational Ranji debut performance.

Gurjapneet Singh Stats

Domestic & International Stats

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
FC	8	12	1363	643	31	6/22	6/68	20.74	2.83	43.9	4	1	0
List A	6	6	271	255	9	4/32	4/32	28.33	5.64	30.1	1	0	0
T20s	15	15	332	512	21	3/18	3/18	24.38	9.25	15.8	0	0	0

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
FC	8	8	1	88	29	12.57	198	44.44	0	0	9	2	1	0
List A	6	3	1	11	9	5.50	15	73.33	0	0	0	1	2	0
T20s	15	6	4	10	7*	5.00	16	62.50	0	0	0	1	3	0

IPL Stats

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0

Singh career stats showcase phenomenal wicket-taking ability. Career Statics demonstrate his effectiveness as a left-arm pacer with exceptional economy rate in first-class cricket.

Gurjapneet Singh Records and Achievements

Multiple achievements mark his emerging career:

• Sensational 6 wkts for 22 runs on Ranji Trophy 1st match against Saurashtra (October 11, 2024)
• Match figures of 6/68 in first-class cricket
• Four four-wicket hauls in first-class cricket
• Selected for India A squad in 2025
• 31 wkts at 20.74 average in first-class cricket
• One five-wicket haul in first-class matches
• 13 wkts in 4 Ranji matches in maiden season

These records demonstrate his potential as a wicket-taking left-arm pacer who can swing the new ball.

Playing Style

He is 6 feet 3 inches (190.5 cm), giving him excellent bounce and awkward angles. His tall frame helps extract extra bounce, making him difficult to play. He can swing the ball both ways with smooth action.

His bowling speed ranges 135-138 kmph (84-86 mph), though he aims to reach 140 kmph after hearing Shoaib Akhtar say genuine fast bowlers bowl that speed.

Jersey number is 8 for Tamil Nadu and 7 in TNPL. Which state he represents is Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket. Mother tongue is Punjabi, though he’s fluent in Hindi and Tamil.

Gurjapneet Singh Net Worth

His net worth is estimated at ₹8 crore (2025). Income sources include his ipl price from Chennai Super Kings at ₹2.20 crore for IPL 2026, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association fees, India A squad payments, and endorsement opportunities.

The net worth grew significantly after CSK contract. He owns Honda Jazz car and Mahindra Thar SUV, plus Royal Enfield Bullet 350 bike, reflecting his growing financial stability through cricket.

Family, Personal Life Relationships

His parents Jagjit Singh and Premjit Kaur made significant sacrifices supporting his cricket dreams.

His father recognized his talent early, taking him to Ambala’s cricket academy. Religion is Sikhism, which he follows with pride and strong values.

When he couldn’t find quality training in Ambala, his parents supported his decision to move to Chennai at just 17 years old. He played for Egmore RC in TNCA third division initially, struggling but persevering.

In 2021, he suffered a back injury but made a strong comeback for Tamil Nadu in Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament. His parents’ favorite cricketer is MS Dhoni, and they dream of seeing him wear India’s jersey.

He supported the Farmers’ Protest in 2020, replying to critics on Twitter, showing his social awareness. His favorite singers are Sidhu Moose Wala and Diljit Dosanjh, while he loves eating Aloo Paratha.

Social Media Profile

Platform	Handle
Instagram	@gurjapneet
X (Twitter)	@gurjapneet
Facebook	Gurjapneet Singh

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