Following iconic World Cup victory, Indian star reflects on rumours about her Grandmother’s death

Amanjot Kaur was the center of attention during the India vs. South Africa Women’s World Cup final on November 2. South Africa was chasing history and a target of 299 runs. Their captain, Laura Wolvaardt, was leading her team steadily toward what appeared to be a certain victory, putting on a masterclass.

She was composed, calm, and unbeaten on 101. Despite everything India threw at her-spin, pace, and cunning-Wolvaardt remained steadfast, an anchor in a hurricane. Then came the delivery-the one that changed everything-came.

Wolvaardt aimed for another boundary, lofting the ball high. Amanjot Kaur stood on the rope with the hopes of a country in her hands, eyes fixed and nerves taut. She sprinted. She leapt. And when she landed, ball in hand, every fiber of her being stretched – India roared. That was the turning point. India felt they might win the World Cup as Wolvaardt left. They completed the victory a few overs later.

Amanjot’s father shockingly disclosed a family conflict following India’s historic victory. He said that Amanjot’s grandmother had a heart attack during the competition, but the family decided not to tell the all-rounder so she could concentrate on the World Cup.

“My mother Bhagwanti has been Amanjot’s pillar of strength since the day she started playing cricket outside on the street and in the park near our Phase 5 residence in Mohali. While I would be at my carpentry shop in Balongi, she would make sure to sit outside the home or at the park to oversee Amanjot playing with the boys as well as other girls,” Amanjot’s father Bhupinder Singh told The Indian Express.

Following that comment, fake news began circulating that Amanjot’s grandmother had died. The India cricketer quickly debunked the rumours. “Heyy, just wanted to share that my grandmother is doing well and in good health. Please don’t believe or spread false information circulating online. Thank you to everyone who’s reached out with care and concern,” Amanjot wrote. “My 90s kid is doing absolutely fine.”

(With IANS Inputs )

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