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With India securing their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title through a memorable performance, all-rounder Amanjot Kaur has added a significant chapter to India’s cricket history. Her achievement has not only inspired many but has also given a “new life” to her ailing grandmother. Amanjot’s grandmother, Bhagwanti, bedridden after suffering a heart attack in September, is a source of inspiration for Amanjot’s rise to fame through hard work and determination despite a humble background. Bhagwanti, 75, was again hospitalised last week due to deteriorating health. On the family’s request, doctors discharged her on November 1, allowing her to stay at home until the final match. “The news of India’s victory last night and the outstanding performance by Amanjot have given a new life to my mother,” said Bhupinder Singh, Amanjot’s father, a 54-year-old carpenter who crafted her first bat. “Though my mother is bedridden but conscious, and we informed her about Amanjot’s grand win, and she responded by opening her eyes,” he added in an interview to IANS. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs. Amanjot joined cricket coach Nagesh Gupta’s academy at 15, with her father taking her daily from Mohali to the academy on a scooter. Initially a bowler, she became an all-rounder under Gupta’s guidance after her domestic cricket debut for Punjab in 2017-18. She played for Chandigarh in 2019-20 and returned to Punjab in 2022-23. Amanjot’s crucial catch in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final secured India’s victory. Amanjot’s Biggest Fan And Mentor Bhupinder Singh recounted his daughter’s early struggles. “When Amanjot started playing ‘gully’ (street) cricket with boys with a dupatta tied around the waist in front of our residence (in Mohali), my mother used to sit there for hours to see her performance and for a pep talk. Also, she used to keep an eye on anti-social elements,” he said, noting Amanjot’s earlier involvement in hockey, handball, and football. “If Amanjot had missed the catch and India lost the match, the entire blame should fall on my daughter. But the spectacular catch is a huge moment,” he added. Around 1 a.m. Sunday-Monday night, Amanjot called to announce the team’s win and her plan to stay with the family in six to seven days. “India’s win and the spectacular play of their daughter are inspiring her bedridden ‘dadi’ (grandmother) to live life more, as she is the force behind her success,” he said. (With inputs from Agencies)
