Harmanpreet Kaur’s rise to becoming the captain who led India to Women’s ODI World Cup glory is a journey that began far from the spotlight in the quiet lanes of Moga, Punjab, where cricket for girls was almost unheard of. Born into a humble family, Harmanpreet’s first exposure to the sport came through watching her father, Harmandar Singh Bhullar, who himself played club cricket. He not only encouraged her dreams but also became her earliest training partner, shaping her fierce determination from a young age.

Her foundational cricketing grooming took place under coach Kamaldeesh Singh Sodhi at the Gian Jyoti Cricket Academy in Moga. Coach Sodhi recognized her raw power and fearless approach early on, encouraging her to play with senior boys to toughen her game. Those early years on rough

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