Navjot Singh Sidhu does not smoke. |
Navjot Singh Sidhu does not drink alcohol. |
Sidhu was born into a Jat Sikh family with a cricket player father. |
In the 1987 World Cup, Sidhu scored 5 fifties consecutively. |
Sidhu left the 1996 England tour due to alleged frequent abuse from his captain, Mohammad Azharuddin. |
Sidhu ventured into politics after retiring from cricket in December 1999. |
Despite being dropped after two Tests, Sidhu made a strong comeback in the 1987 World Cup. |
Sidhu and his wife are known for their honest work, causing friction with the Akali government in Punjab. |
Sidhu made cameo appearances in films like ABCD 2, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and Mera Pind. |
While a popular contestant on Big Boss 6, Sidhu exited early due to political commitments. |
Although Sikh, Sidhu respects the Hindu religion and is a vegetarian. |
Sidhu is known for mastering meditation, particularly during tough times like his father's passing. |
An NGO offered a reward of Rs 2 lakh to bring Sidhu back to his Lok Sabha constituency after a long absence. |
In January 2017, Sidhu joined the Indian National Congress (INC) after fluctuating political roles. |
Reports suggested Sidhu would return as a commentator for the 17th season of IPL, revealing he earned more in this role than as a cricketer - around Rs. 25 lakh per day for commentary compared to Rs. 60-70 lakh for the whole tournament. Sidhu emphasized his commentary work is for personal satisfaction, not money. |