Gurcharan Singh (cricketer)

Gurcharan Singh
Personal information
Born (1935-06-13) 13 June 1935 (age 89)
Lahore, Punjab, British India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1953/54–1958/59Patiala
1956/57Patiala and Eastern Punjab States Union
1959/60–1965/66Southern Punjab
1963/64–1968/69Railways
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 37
Runs scored 1,198
Batting average 19.96
100s/50s 1/7
Top score 122
Balls bowled 2,870
Wickets 44
Bowling average 33.50
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 4/20
Catches/stumpings 27/1
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 4 September 2019
President Droupadi Murmu presents the Padma Shri to Singh.

Gurcharan Singh (born 13 June 1935) is an Indian cricket coach and former first-class cricketer. He coached 12 international and over 100 first-class cricketers, and is the second cricket coach to be awarded the Dronacharya Award. He was also awarded the fourth highest civilian award Padma Shri by the Indian government.