"Amanjot Kaur: The Comeback Queen of Indian Cricket π | From Injuries to Impact in WPL 2025"
π Amanjot Kaur: From Gully Cricket to National All‑Rounder

Amanjot Kaur — born 1 January 2000 in Punjab — is the new face of Indian women's cricket. A right‑hand batter and right‑arm medium pacer, she’s known for her fearless attitude, strong technique, and match-winning instincts. Here's her incredible journey! π
π Early Days
Growing up in Mohali, Amanjot would play gully cricket with boys, often facing biases and resistance. But her grandmother’s support kept her spirits high :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
π Domestic Breakthrough
She led Chandigarh’s senior side to an unbeaten Plate tournament and later moved to Punjab, where tougher competition sharpened her game :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
π International Debut
Amanjot’s standout moment came on her WODI debut vs South Africa in January 2023: an unbeaten 41 off 30 balls earned her Player‑of‑the‑Match honors :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. She followed that up with 4/31 on her ODI debut vs Bangladesh in July 2023 :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
π₯ WPL Impact & Resilience
In the WPL, Mumbai Indians paid ₹50 lakh for her all‑round skillset in 2023 :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. A serious injury in 2024 sidelined her for 6–8 months, but she bounced back stronger. In February 2025, she took 3/22 vs RCB and scored an unbeaten 34 to win MI the match :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
π Stats at a Glance
- WPL Matches: 29
- Runs: 209 (@ 127.4 SR)
- Wickets: 5
π¬ Voice of Experience
“Always first to come and last to leave training” — coach Nagesh Gupta praises her dedication :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}. Post‑injury, she credits rehab at NCA and strong support from coaches for her comeback :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
π― Future Path
At just 25, Amanjot is expected to be a key all‑rounder for India and MI. With continued hard work, she’s poised to earn more national caps and senior roles in WPL.
π Final Thoughts
Amanjot Kaur is more than just stats — she’s a symbol of persistence, resilience, and passion who inspires countless young girls. Her journey from gully cricket to national recognition shows what belief and grit can achieve.
π¬ Who inspired you the most in your journey? Comment below and share this story to encourage others! π
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