Gurnoor Brar: India's New Pace Sensation from Chandigarh
From Basketball To Cricket: How Gurnoor Brar Became India's Upcoming Pace Sensation
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Gurnoor Brar, a 25-year-old fast bowler from Chandigarh, has made his debut in India's national cricket teams for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan. His parents, reflecting on his journey from basketball to cricket, expressed gratitude to the selectors and the BCCI for recognizing his talent.
- 01Gurnoor Brar stands at 6-foot-5 and has been named in both the Test and ODI squads for the series against Afghanistan.
- 02His mother, Manwinder Kaur Brar, expressed gratitude to the BCCI for recognizing her son's potential.
- 03Gurnoor's father, Sukhvir Singh Brar, initially encouraged him to play basketball due to his height before he chose cricket.
- 04India's one-off Test against Afghanistan is scheduled for June 6, followed by the ODI series from June 14 to June 20.
- 05Shubman Gill will captain the Indian team in both formats, with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer serving as vice-captains.
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Gurnoor Brar, a promising 25-year-old fast bowler from Chandigarh, has earned his first call-up to the Indian cricket team for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan. Standing at 6-foot-5, Gurnoor's journey from a schoolboy athlete to a national player has been emotional for his family. His mother, Manwinder Kaur Brar, shared her gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for recognizing her son's talent and potential. Gurnoor's father, Sukhvir Singh Brar, a former national-level basketball player, initially encouraged his son to pursue basketball due to his height. However, Gurnoor expressed a preference for cricket after a brief stint in basketball. The BCCI announced the squads earlier this week, with India set to play a one-off Test on June 6 and a three-match ODI series from June 14 to June 20. Shubman Gill will lead the team, while veteran players Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have been excluded from both squads.
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Gurnoor Brar's selection brings pride to his local community in Chandigarh and inspires young athletes to pursue cricket.
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