Arshdeep Singh is the 27-year-old left-arm fast bowler who has become India’s most reliable T20 bowler, the joint-highest wicket-taker of the 2024 T20 World Cup and the first Indian man to take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. In November 2026 he made headlines again when the IPL confirmed his move from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians in a blockbuster trade, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya heading the other way.
From cycling 20 kilometres to training in Chandigarh to bowling the penultimate over of a World Cup final, Arshdeep’s rise has been fast and built on new-ball swing and nerveless death bowling. This biography covers his age, height, career, wife, net worth and the trade that sends him to Mumbai Indians for IPL 2027.
| Full Name | Arshdeep Singh Aulakh |
| Date of Birth | 5 February 1999 |
| Age | 27 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) |
| Birthplace | Guna, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Cricketer (left-arm fast-medium bowler) |
| Known For | 2024 T20 World Cup joint-highest wicket-taker; India’s leading T20I wicket-taker |
| Current IPL Team | Mumbai Indians (from IPL 2027) |
| Jersey Number | 2 |
| Spouse | Unmarried |
| Net Worth 2026 | Estimated Rs 10–45 crore (media estimates; see Net Worth section below) |
Early Life
Arshdeep Singh Aulakh was born on 5 February 1999 in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, where his father, Darshan Singh, was posted with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). His mother, Baljit Kaur, is a homemaker. The family later moved to Kharar, near Chandigarh in Punjab, where Arshdeep grew up. He has an elder brother, Akashdeep Singh, who lives in Brampton, Canada, and a sister, Gurleen Kaur.
Cricket came through hard work rather than privilege. As a teenager Arshdeep cycled around 20 kilometres from Kharar to Jaswant Rai’s cricket academy in Chandigarh for training, and he studied at Guru Nanak Public School in Chandigarh. He played junior cricket for Punjab and Chandigarh, and his left-arm pace soon stood out. He was part of the India squad that won the 2018 Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand, and he made his List A debut for Punjab in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Career
Kings XI Punjab signed Arshdeep in December 2018 for Rs 20 lakh, and he made his IPL debut on 16 April 2019. Over eight seasons he became Punjab Kings’ leading wicket-taker, with 111 wickets from 96 matches, and the franchise retained him for Rs 18 crore ahead of the 2025 season, buying him back with a Right to Match card after releasing him before the mega auction.
His international debut came on 7 July 2022, in a T20I against England at Southampton, where he bowled a maiden over, only the third Indian bowler to do so on T20I debut. He made his ODI debut against New Zealand at Auckland on 25 November 2022. At the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia he was India’s leading wicket-taker, with 10 wickets in six matches, including three for 32 against Pakistan.
His breakthrough year was 2024. At the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA, he took 17 wickets in eight matches at an average of 12.64, finishing as the tournament’s joint-highest wicket-taker alongside Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi. He took four for nine against the United States, becoming the first Indian bowler to take a wicket with the very first ball of a T20 World Cup match, and in the final against South Africa he took two for 20, including the wickets of captain Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock, and bowled a 19th over that cost just four runs as India, captained by Rohit Sharma, won the title, with Virat Kohli named Player of the Match in the final.
The ICC named him the Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2024, the first bowler ever to receive the award, after a year in which he took 36 wickets in 18 T20Is. In January 2025 he passed Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is, and in September 2025, during the Asia Cup against Oman, he became the first Indian man to take 100 T20I wickets, reaching the mark in his 64th match. He added the Champions Trophy in 2025 and a second T20 World Cup winners’ medal in 2026, when India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Ahmedabad.
The Mumbai Indians Trade
On 11 November 2026, the IPL confirmed one of the biggest trades in the league’s history: Arshdeep Singh moves from Punjab Kings to Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore, while Hardik Pandya joins Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, up from his existing fee of Rs 16.35 crore. The BCCI formally approved the swap after the two franchises exchanged expressions of interest and submitted paperwork.
The move ends Arshdeep’s eight-season association with Punjab Kings, the only IPL franchise he had played for, and gives Mumbai Indians a specialist left-arm fast bowler to pair with Jasprit Bumrah, a combination many observers called potentially the best new-ball attack in the league. For Punjab, the trade means replacing their leading wicket-taker and the bowler who had anchored their death overs since 2019. Arshdeep’s father, Darshan Singh, had spoken publicly about the move the day before the official announcement.
Personal Life
Arshdeep Singh is unmarried and keeps his personal life largely private. In April 2026, reports linked him to actor and model Samreen Kaur after he posted Snapchat photos holding hands with a woman whom social media users identified as her, based on a similar tattoo. Neither Arshdeep nor Kaur has confirmed any relationship, and the link remains unconfirmed reports only.
He comes from a Punjabi Sikh family and remains close to his parents in Kharar. His father, who served in the CISF for more than 25 years, has spoken in interviews about the sacrifices behind his son’s career, including those long cycle rides to training in Chandigarh. Away from cricket, Arshdeep is known as a quiet, low-profile figure who rarely courts the spotlight off the field.
Arshdeep Singh Net Worth 2026
Arshdeep Singh’s net worth has not been officially disclosed, and published estimates vary unusually widely, from about Rs 10 crore to about Rs 45 crore. Most recent profiles cluster around Rs 30–35 crore, and that is the figure given here as the most commonly reported range, with the wider spread noted.
His income comes chiefly from his IPL fee of Rs 18 crore a season, which he will now earn at Mumbai Indians, plus a BCCI central contract, match fees for India, and endorsement deals. His IPL earnings have risen steeply: he was signed for Rs 20 lakh in 2019 and was retained for Rs 18 crore ahead of the 2025 season, making him one of the most expensive Indian bowlers in IPL history.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Arshdeep Singh?
Arshdeep Singh is 27 years old. He was born on 5 February 1999 in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, India.
How tall is Arshdeep Singh?
Arshdeep Singh is 6 feet 3 inches tall (191 cm), according to most profiles. One source lists 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) instead, but 6’3″ is the far more widely reported figure.
Is Arshdeep Singh married?
No, Arshdeep Singh is unmarried. In April 2026 there were reports linking him to actor and model Samreen Kaur, but neither of them has confirmed a relationship.
What is Arshdeep Singh’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth has not been officially disclosed. Media estimates range from about Rs 10 crore to about Rs 45 crore, with most recent profiles clustering around Rs 30–35 crore.
Which IPL team does Arshdeep Singh play for in 2027?
Mumbai Indians. The IPL confirmed on 11 November 2026 that Punjab Kings traded him to Mumbai Indians for Rs 18 crore, with Hardik Pandya moving to Punjab Kings in the same deal.
How many wickets did Arshdeep Singh take at the 2024 T20 World Cup?
He took 17 wickets in eight matches at an average of 12.64, finishing as the tournament’s joint-highest wicket-taker alongside Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi.
