Gurnoor Brar will replace Raj Angad Bawa as the Punjab Kings player in the IPL in 2023, here is all you need to know about the Punjab Kings new signing along with his age, height, biography
The Punjab Kings’ all-rounder Raj Angad Bawa was ruled out from the IPL 2023 on Wednesday.
Bawa, who played in two games for PBKS last season, is no longer playing due to a left shoulder injury. Gurnoor Singh Brar has been recruited by PBKS to replace Bawa for INR 20 lakh.
Gurnoor Singh Brar was not purchased at the IPL 2023 Auction, but the Punjab Kings have since obtained him as a replacement.
Cricketer Gurnoor Brar biography, age, height, family, IPL 2023 team, price, bowling speed and stats
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
Brar has few admirers who are conscious of his skills and background. He bats left-handed and throws right-arm quickly.
During the 2022–23 Ranji Trophy season, Gurnoor, a left-handed all-around bowler for Punjab, made his first-class debut.
The 22-year-old took the ball five times in five first-class matches, recording 107 runs and seven catches. Brar hasn’t yet participated in a challenging senior T20 match. He has only competed in one List A tournament for Punjab.
In Guwahati, PBKS will take on the Rajasthan Royals later on Wednesday.
Bowling Style Left Arm Medium Fast: Can bowl in the 130-140 kmph. His height stands at 5 feet 10 inches.
How old is Gurnoor Brar?
Gurnoor Brar was born on May 25, 2000, and he is currently 22 years old.
When did Gurnoor Brar make his debut?
- First Class: Railways vs Punjab in Delhi (20-23 December 2022)
- List A: Punjab vs Goa in Ranchi (December 14, 2021)
Brar was born in Muktsar, Punjab. He will play for his home club in IPL 2023. Even locally, on domestic level he represents the Punjab team.
Gurnoor Brar family
Gurnoor Brar’s family information is not yet known on internet.
Gurnoor Brar stats
Unexpectedly, Brar has yet to play for Punjab in a local T20 match. He has played in five first-class games and one List-A game for the Punjab home team.
For domestic cricket, his 107 runs have been achieved at a strike rate of 120.22, which is quite impressive. He has seven wickets in eight outings with the ball.
What is Gurnoor Brar’s salary and net worth?
According to IPLT20.com, Brar receives a 20 lakh dollar IPL salary. After enrolling for the IPL 2023 Auction under the $20 lakh category, he agreed to a contract with Punjab Kings for the same amount.