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{{Infobox cricketer<br />
| name = Harmeet Singh Baddhan<br />
| image = <br />
| country = United States<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|09|07|mf=yes}}<br />
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], India<br />
| batting = Left-handed<br />
| bowling = Slow left-arm orthodox<br />
| role = [[Bowling (cricket)|Bowler]]<br />
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| odidebutdate = August 13,<br />
| odidebutyear = 2024<br />
| odidebutagainst = Canada<br />
| odicap = 45<br />
| lastodidate = November 3,<br />
| lastodiyear = 2025<br />
| lastodiagainst = UAE<br />
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| international = true<br />
| T20Idebutdate = April 7,<br />
| T20Idebutyear = 2024<br />
| T20Idebutagainst = Canada<br />
| T20Icap = 32<br />
| lastT20Idate = February 15,<br />
| lastT20Iyear = 2025<br />
| lastT20Iagainst = Namibia<br />
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| club1 = [[Rajasthan Royals]]<br />
| year1 = 2013<br />
|club2=[[Seattle Thunderbolts]]<br />
|year2=2021-2023<br />
|club3=Atlanta Riders<br />
|year3=2023<br />
|club4=[[Seattle Orcas]]<br />
|year4=2023–present<br />
|club5=Dallas Xforia Giants<br />
|year5=2024–present<br />
|club7=[[Sharjah Warriorz]]<br />
|year7=2025<br />
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| club6 = [[Sudurpaschim Royals]]<br />
| year6 = 2024<br />
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| columns = 4<br />
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]<br />
| matches1 = 22<br />
| runs1 = 325<br />
| bat avg1 = 25.00<br />
| 100s/50s1 = 0/2<br />
| top score1 = 59<br />
| deliveries1 = 1,135<br />
| wickets1 = 31<br />
| bowl avg1 = 24.25<br />
| fivefor1 = 1<br />
| tenfor1 = 0<br />
| best bowling1 = 6/27<br />
| catches/stumpings1 = 7/–<br />
| column2 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]<br />
| matches2 = 29<br />
| runs2 = 242<br />
| bat avg2 = 15.12<br />
| 100s/50s2 = 0/0<br />
| top score2 = 38<br />
| deliveries2 = 616<br />
| wickets2 = 31<br />
| bowl avg2 = 23.09<br />
| fivefor2 = 0<br />
| tenfor2 = 0<br />
| best bowling2 = 4/18<br />
| catches/stumpings2 = 8/–<br />
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]<br />
| matches3 = 31<br />
| runs3 = 733<br />
| bat avg3 = 15.59<br />
| 100s/50s3 = 1/1<br />
| top score3 = 102<br />
| deliveries3 = 5,783<br />
| wickets3 = 87<br />
| bowl avg3 = 34.18<br />
| fivefor3 = 4<br />
| tenfor3 = 0<br />
| best bowling3 = 6/110<br />
| catches/stumpings3 = 16/–<br />
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]<br />
| matches4 = 41<br />
| runs4 = 480<br />
| bat avg4 = 18.46<br />
| 100s/50s4 = 0/2<br />
| top score4 = 59<br />
| deliveries4 = 2,113<br />
| wickets4 = 52<br />
| bowl avg4 = 28.09<br />
| fivefor4 = 2<br />
| tenfor4 = 0<br />
| best bowling4 = 6/27<br />
| catches/stumpings4 = 17/–<br />
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| date = February 15,<br />
| year = 2026<br />
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/422847.html ESPNcricinfo <br />
|club8=[[Dublin Guardians]]|year8=2026}}<br />
'''Harmeet Singh Baddhan'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Mumbai boys' champagne celebration in poor taste|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/mumbai-boys-champagne-celebration-in-poor-taste/story-0T6sf4lXYFMf4ABOxv5CMK.html|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=4 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=MLA seeks home for Harmeet under CM quota|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/mla-seeks-home-for-harmeet-under-cm-quota/995071/|work=The Indian Express|access-date=4 June 2016}}</ref> (born September 7, 1992) is an Indian-born [[cricketer]] who plays for the [[Seattle Orcas]], and the [[United States national cricket team]].<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/422847.html Harmeet Singh – ESPNcricinfo profile]</ref><br />
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He played for [[Mumbai cricket team|Mumbai]] and [[Tripura cricket team|Tripura]] before moving to the United States to pursue a career in the [[Major League Cricket]] tournament. He relocated from Mumbai after citing frustration with selection politics in Indian cricket. He subsequently joined the [[Seattle Thunderbolts]] in [[Minor League Cricket]]<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/harmeet-singh-former-mumbai-spinner-returns-usa-t20-world-cup-10506019/#:~:text=Harmeet%20says%20he%20finally%20moved,t%20attend%20his%20mother's%20funeral.</ref> and qualified for the [[United States national cricket team]] by residency, making his [[Twenty20 International]] debut for the United States in 2024.<ref>https://www.espn.com/cricket/story/_/id/40399568/young-star-villain-hero-return#:~:text=In%20early%202020%2C%20his%20stop,Seattle%20%2D%20and%20worked%20odd%20jobs.</ref><br />
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== Domestic and franchise career ==<br />
He was part of the [[India Under-19 cricket team]] in the [[2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup]].<ref>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/squad/570911.html ICC Under-19 World Cup 2012 / India squad]</ref> He is a [[slow left-arm orthodox]] bowler who was a member of the [[Rajasthan Royals]] squad during the [[2013 Indian Premier League]].<ref>https://www.ipl.com/cricket/series/harmeet-singh/#:~:text=Harmeet%20Singh%20Baddhan%20(born%20Sep,in%20the%202024%20T20%20WC.</ref><br />
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He was the leading wicket-taker for [[Tripura cricket team|Tripura]] in the [[2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy]], with thirteen dismissals in eight matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12591;team=2200;type=tournament |title=Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2016/17 – Tripura: Batting and bowling averages |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=11 October 2018}}</ref> In August 2021 he moved to [[Seattle]] where he captains the [[Seattle Thunderbolts]] in [[Minor League Cricket]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/119172/minor-league-cricket-player-spotlight-harmeet-singh-and-rishi-bhardwaj |title=Minor League Cricket Player Spotlight: Harmeet Singh and Rishi Bhardwaj |work=CricBuzz |access-date=25 September 2021}}</ref> Singh was selected first overall in the MLC draft by the [[Seattle Orcas]]. He became the first player to be drafted to a team in [[Major League Cricket|MLC]].<ref>https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/harmeet-singh-goes-first-in-mlc-draft-to-seattle-orcas-ali-khan-and-unmukt-chand-snapped-by-la-knight-riders-1364457</ref><br />
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== International career ==<br />
In March 2024, he was named in the United States' squad for their [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) series [[Canadian cricket team in the United States in 2024|against Canada]],<ref>{{cite web |date=29 March 2024 |title=Corey Anderson named in USA's squad for T20I series against Canada |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/corey-anderson-named-in-usa-s-squad-for-t20i-series-against-canada |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> and made his T20I debut against them on April 7, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-07 |title=1st T20I, Prairie View, April 07, 2024, Canada tour of United States of America |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/usa-vs-canada-2024-1425115/united-states-of-america-vs-canada-1st-t20i-1425121/live-cricket-score |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><br />
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In January 2026, Baddhan was named in USA's squad for the [[2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup|2026 T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/usa-announce-squad-for-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026|title=USA announce squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026|work=[[International Cricket Council]]|date=30 January 2026|access-date=2 February 2026}}</ref> where he notably took the wickets of Indian stars like Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel.<ref>https://www.threads.com/@onevisionmedia.in/post/DUiCaPcEj4O/from-being-arrested-in-to-taking-big-wickets-on-the-world-cup-stage-in-life-can#:~:text=From%20being%20arrested%20in%202017,DIONEVISIONMEDIA.IN%20%D0%9C%20f</ref><br />
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== Controversies ==<br />
'''2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal''': While playing for the [[Rajasthan Royals]], Harmeet was accused by a bookie of being involved in spot-fixing, according to reports from [[ESPN]] and NDTV Sports. While bookies reportedly considered approaching him, they ultimately did not because of his young age. He was later cleared of all charges by the police and the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] disciplinary committee.<ref>https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2012/ipl-spot-fixing-scandal-bcci-suspends-rajasthan-royals-spinner-harmeet-singh-1534025#:~:text=The%20left%2Darm%20spinner%20was,have%20since%20been%20granted%20bail.</ref><ref>https://www.espn.com/cricket/story/_/id/21854796/happy-truth-come-harmeet-singh#:~:text=The%20BCCI%20disciplinary%20committee's%20decision,Harmeet%20told%20ESPNcricinfo%20from%20Delhi.</ref><br />
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'''2017 railway station incident''': Harmeet was arrested by the Mumbai Police in February 2017 after driving his car onto Platform 1 of the [[Andheri railway station]] in Mumbai during the morning rush hour. He claimed he was misled while trying to park his car, say reporters at Wisden.<ref>https://www.wisden.com/amp/series/icc-mens-t20-world-cup-2024/cricket-news/the-harmeet-singh-story-from-india-to-usa-a-decade-of-highs-lows#:~:text=In%20between%2C%20there%20was%20more,to%20get%20back%20on%20track.</ref><ref>[https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/sports/t20-world-cup-usa-cricketer-harmeet-singhs-shocking-mumbai-arrest-story-p67uvsq Newsable]</ref><br />
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He was booked by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) under multiple sections of the Railway Act, including:<br />
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Section 147: Trespass.<br /><br />
Section 145(b): Creating a nuisance.<br /><br />
Section 154: Endangering the safety of passengers.<br /><br />
Outcome: He was produced before a metropolitan magistrate and subsequently granted bail.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/cricketer-drives-into-railway-station-in-mumbai-arrested/articleshow/57257846.cms#:~:text=Singh%2C%20a%20left%20arm%20spinner,ended%20and%20the%20platform%20begun.</ref><br />
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'''IPL auction misidentity case''': Due to similar names, his 2017 incident caused confusion, leading to another cricketer, [[Harpreet Singh Bhatia|Harpreet Singh]], losing out on [[IPL]] bids.<ref>https://www.wisden.com/amp/cricket-news/harpreet-singh-harmeet-singh-ipl-2017-auction-india-under-19-2010-2012#:~:text=ANI%20later%20deleted%20the%20tweet,sign%20Harmeet%2C%20and%20not%20Harpreet.</ref><br />
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'''2023 MLC misconduct''': More recently, even after relocating to the United States, while playing for the [[Seattle Orcas]] in [[Major League Cricket]], he was fined 20% of his match fee for a Level 1 breach of the Code of Conduct for making a disparaging language or gestures toward a batter. However, this controversy is less known that the other three mentioned above.<ref>https://www.seattleorcas.com/news/harmeet-singh-found-to-have-breached-mlc-code-of-conduct#:~:text=Harmeet%20Singh%20of%20the%20Seattle,20%25%20of%20his%20match%20fee.</ref><br />
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