Dilpreet Bajwa Explained

Dilpreet Bajwa
Country:Canada
Fullname:Dilpreet Singh Bajwa
Birth Date:4 January 2001
Batting:Right-handed
Bowling:Right arm Offbreak
Role:All-rounder
International:true
Internationalspan:2023–present
Odidebutdate:10 February
Odidebutyear:2024
Odidebutagainst:Nepal
Odicap:101
Lastodidate:17 August
Lastodiyear:2024
Lastodiagainst:Netherlands
T20idebutdate:30 September
T20idebutyear:2023
T20idebutagainst:Bermuda
T20icap:66
Lastt20idate:7 June
Lastt20iyear:2024
Lastt20iagainst:Ireland
Club1:Montreal Tigers
Year1:2023
Columns:2
Column1:ODI
Matches1:1
Runs1:19
Bat Avg1:19.00
100S/50S1:0/0
Top Score1:19
Deliveries1:18
Wickets1:1
Bowl Avg1:14.00
Fivefor1:0
Tenfor1:0
Best Bowling1:1/14
Catches/Stumpings1:0/–
Column2:T20I
Matches2:5
Runs2:103
Bat Avg2:30.66
100S/50S2:0/1
Top Score2:52
Deliveries2:12
Wickets2:1
Bowl Avg2:21.00
Fivefor2:0
Tenfor2:0
Best Bowling2:1/21
Catches/Stumpings2:2/–
Date:27 May 2024
Source:https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1229251.html Cricinfo

Dilpreet Singh Bajwa (born 01 April 2001) is an India-born cricketer. He plays for Canada as an allrounder.[1]

Early life

He was born at Gurdaspur, Punjab in India.[2] He completed his education at Guru Arjun Dev Senior Secondary School in Dhariwal. His father, Harpreet Singh, was employed in the Agriculture Department, while his mother, Harleen Kaur, served as a government teacher.[3]

In 2020, he emigrated to Canada due to his failure to be selected by the state team.[4] In 2023 he played Global T20 Canada for Montreal Tigers.

International career

In September 2023, he earned his maiden call-up to the national team for the 2023 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier.[5] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut on 30 September 2023, for Canada against Bermuda.[6] In February 2024, he was named in ODI squad for the series against Nepal.[7] He made his One Day International (ODI) debut on 10 February 2024, against Nepal.[8]

In May 2024, He was named in Canada's squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[9] [10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dilpreet Bajwa Profile - Cricket Player Canada Stats, Records, Video . 2 May 2024 . . en.
  2. Web site: Rejected by Punjab, Gurdaspur cricketer selected for Canadian national team . Tribune India . 27 May 2024 . 25 September 2023.
  3. Web site: From Punjab's rejection to Canada's Selection: The remarkable journey of Dilpreet Singh Bajwa . True Scoop . 27 May 2024 . 25 September 2023.
  4. Web site: वाह! पंजाब में बार-बार खारिज क्रिकेटर का कनाडा की टीम में चयन . Wow! Cricketer repeatedly rejected in Punjab selected in Canadian team . New India Abroad . 27 May 2024 . 26 September 2023.
  5. Web site: Three Debutants for Team Canada as Dilpreet Bajwa, Gurpal Sidhu & Shahid Ahmadzai have been added to the Squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier which will be held in Bermuda next month . Cricket Canada . Facebook . 15 September 2023.
  6. News: BER vs CAN Cricket Scorecard, 1st Match at Hamilton, September 30, 2023 . 2 May 2024 . . en.
  7. 1755094937723449565. Get ready for the exciting cricket battle as we reveal the players representing Team Canada for the ODI bilateral series against Nepal. canadiancricket . 7 February 2024.
  8. News: NEP vs CAN Cricket Scorecard, 2nd ODI at Kirtipur, February 10, 2024 . 2 May 2024 . . en.
  9. News: Debutants Canada name squad for T20 World Cup tilt . 2 May 2024 . . 2 May 2024 . en.
  10. Web site: Canada’s Squad for the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 . 2024-06-11 . ScoreWaves . en.