When 25-year-old Amanjot Kaur stood on the cricket field wearing the India jersey, millions of fans cheered her name. She had helped India win the Women’s ODI World Cup.

But while she was shining on the world stage, her family in Mohali was quietly dealing with a painful situation. Her grandmother was in the hospital after suffering a heart attack, and her father chose not to tell her. He did not want to disturb her focus before the big match.

A Dream That Started Small

Amanjot grew up in Mohali, Punjab. As a little girl, she loved playing cricket with boys in her neighborhood. Her family did not have a lot of money, but her father, Bhupinder Singh always supported her dream.

He worked as a carpenter and contractor, often taking extra jobs so he could buy her cricket gear or pay for training. Her grandmother, Bhagwanti Kaur, would sit on a park bench and watch her practice every day.

Amanjot was very active as a child. She first tried skating and hockey, but later fell in love with cricket. Her parents noticed her passion and helped her join a cricket academy nearby. She trained hard for years and slowly became one of the most promising players in Punjab.

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Rising to the Top

Step by step, Amanjot climbed the ladder of success. She played for Punjab in domestic matches and impressed everyone. She was good in both batting and bowling. Soon, her dedication paid off when she was selected for the Indian women’s cricket team.

She gave strong performances in key matches, which helped her become a well-known name in Indian women’s cricket.

And then came her biggest moment  - the Women’s ODI World Cup.

The Big Match and the Hidden Pain

During the World Cup final, Amanjot played with great focus. She scored runs, bowled important overs, and even took a brilliant catch that helped India win the match.

The entire country celebrated her performance. But back home in Mohali, her family was facing a different reality. Her beloved grandmother had suffered a heart attack and was admitted to the hospital.

Her father decided not to tell Amanjot about it. He feared that if she found out, she would lose focus during such an important tournament.

“We didn’t tell her because we didn’t want her to worry,” he said in an interview. “These days have been hard, with hospital visits and sleepless nights. But when we saw India win and our daughter’s name shining, it brought us peace and happiness.”

It’s hard to imagine how emotional it must have been for the family, watching Amanjot make history on TV while sitting in a hospital waiting room.

A Father’s Love

Amanjot’s father has always been her biggest supporter. He often says she was determined from a very young age. Once, when he worried about her traveling alone for matches, she told him, “Papa, don’t worry. I’ve grown up now.”

When India lifted the World Cup, Bhupinder couldn’t hold back his tears. “It’s not just her success,” he said. “It’s our whole family’s dream come true.”

Her grandmother is slowly recovering, and her father is proud beyond words. Their home in Mohali is filled with both joy, and all their sacrifices were worth it.

Amanjot Kaur made India proud on the field. Her father and family became heroes in their own quiet way off the field.