Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh announced his engagement to actor and model Samreen Kaur on Wednesday while on tour in New Zealand.
The proposal took place shortly before the BCCI officially confirmed a blockbuster trade sending the left-arm pacer from the Punjab Kings to the Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2027 season. The double-celebration day paired a major personal milestone with a high-profile league transfer valued at ₹18 crore.
The couple posted photos on Instagram from the proposal, including a diamond engagement ring. Pictures showed the cricketer going down on one knee against a scenic backdrop to pop the question.
“And of all the things life could have given us, I’m the happiest it gave us each other. To a lifetime together. 11.11.2026 (hi fiancé)”, Kaur wrote in the shared caption.
During the tour, the tourists lead 2-0 after three matches with two more ODIs remaining, following a T20I series that India won 3-2.
After the conclusion of the ODIs, a two-match Test series is scheduled, and while Arshdeep is not part of the Test squad, he is reported to stay in the country to help teammates prepare. Kaur has accompanied the bowler on cricket tours and was previously spotted supporting him from the stands during the Indian Premier League.
Arshdeep made the relationship public on July 26, 2026, with photos captioned “My Person”.
Kaur, who was born on September 7, 1999, in Jammu and Kashmir, is a model and actor who finished as a finalist at Femina Miss India 2018. Her screen credits include the film 83, the ZEE5 series Nail Polish, and the Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 2. In addition to films and web series, she has appeared in music videos featuring artists such as Guru Randhawa, Badshah, and Jubin Nautiyal.
Ahead of the engagement, Kaur addressed online negativity and scrutiny regarding her personal life on social media, criticizing people for being hypocritical about how public figures handle relationships. Arshdeep subsequently shared a post defending his partner against online criticism.
“I’m proud of you baby. You are so strong. To all the people too concerned for what we should and what we shouldn’t do, please take a break. Live and let live,” Arshdeep wrote on Instagram.
The engagement announcement coincided with a major trade agreement finalized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Arshdeep moves from the Punjab Kings to the Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of ₹18 crore. All-rounder Hardik Pandya was sent to the Punjab Kings as part of the transaction.
Arshdeep made his IPL debut for Punjab in 2019 and departs the franchise as its all-time leading wicket-taker with 111 wickets across 96 matches.
Fellow cricketers and public figures shared messages of congratulations across social media following the double announcement.
“Congratulations. God bless you both,” said Hardik Pandya on the couple’s post.