Cricket: From the ground of cricket to the TV screen and the corridors of politics, a face that has made a distinct identity on every stage. This player, who hit fours and sixes with the bat, was covered with his funny things in the commentary box, then also knocked in politics. Even after retiring from the game, its fire on the field did not diminish- the fields changed, but passion and passion were always intact.
The personality we are talking about is none other than Navjot Singh Sidhu (Navjot Singh Sidhu), who has spread his fire from the cricket field to the corridors of TV screen and politics.
Sidhu started his international career in ODI cricket in 1983 and played for India until 1999. He is also known as “Sher-e-Punzab”. Sidhu scored 3202 and 4413 runs in 51 Tests and 136 ODIs respectively.
The Test has 9 centuries and 15 half -centuries, while ODIs have 6 centuries and 33 half -centuries. He was extremely popular among the audience with his aggressive batting style and then comical comments on TV in the ground of cricket.
The commentary box was also impressed, Made a special identity
After retiring from cricket in 1999, Sidhu stepped into commentary and won the hearts of people with his unique style. His ‘Sidhuism’ style – like “Gaya Guru” and “Wah Guru” – became quite famous.
After being removed from ESPN-Star, he joined Ten Sports and then commented. Apart from this, many Indian news channels were also active as cricket experts. He also comments in the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
Fours and sixes on the pitch of politics
After the world of cricket and TV, Sidhu entered politics. He was elected MP from Amritsar on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. He later joined the Congress party and also became the Punjab Congress President.
Sidhu recently launched his YouTube channel ‘Navjot Sidhu Official’, adding a new chapter to his life. He said that through this channel, he wants to bring positive changes in people’s lives with the stories of his life experiences and struggles.
