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- Sharandeep Kaur, who also serves as a physical education teacher at a government school in Adarsh Nagar, has been instrumental in promoting girls’ cricket in the district for years.
- “I want to reach out to as many girls as possible through this club, so they have a real chance to chase their dreams,” Kaur said, adding that parents and district cricket officials have shown encouraging support.
- At present, nearly 25 girls between the ages of 11 and 20 are receiving free cricket coaching under the guidance of Kaur, with support from the Jalandhar Cricket Association.
In the heart of Jalandhar, a quiet but determined movement is reshaping the future of women’s cricket. For years, young girls from varied socio-economic backgrounds have been stepping onto the field with one shared ambition — to play the game they love and build a future through it.
Many of these aspiring cricketers have traditionally trained at Burlton Park. However, with construction work currently underway at the venue, regular practice sessions have become a challenge. Refusing to let this disrupt the players’ progress, women’s cricket coach Sharandeep Kaur has been coordinating training at alternative locations, ensuring that the girls’ routine and discipline remain intact.
At present, nearly 25 girls between the ages of 11 and 20 are receiving free cricket coaching under the guidance of Kaur, with support from the Jalandhar Cricket Association. Her efforts go beyond coaching techniques — she mentors the players, builds their confidence, and keeps their dreams alive during difficult times.
To provide greater structure and continuity during the construction period, Kaur has decided to establish a dedicated girls’ cricket club named Fast and Fearless. The initiative aims to involve parents as active partners and to identify a stable practice venue until Burlton Park reopens.
“I want to reach out to as many girls as possible through this club, so they have a real chance to chase their dreams,” Kaur said, adding that parents and district cricket officials have shown encouraging support.
The passion driving this initiative is best reflected in the stories of young players like Rajni, Khushboo and Mithi, all 16 years old. For them, cricket is not just a sport — it is an emotion. Coming from families where their fathers work in factories, the girls face financial constraints but never allow them to dull their commitment. Each day after school, they head straight to practice, inspired by televised matches and the hope of one day being seen on screen themselves.
Khushboo, who began training nearly three years ago, recalled how purchasing a cricket kit was a major challenge for her family. “My father told me that if this is my passion, I must follow it,” she said. “He promised to do everything he could to help me succeed.”
Sharandeep Kaur, who also serves as a physical education teacher at a government school in Adarsh Nagar, has been instrumental in promoting girls’ cricket in the district for years. With the launch of Fast and Fearless, she hopes to create more opportunities for young talent in Jalandhar to emerge, proving that determination and support can overcome even the toughest obstacles.
