Mumbai: While fans watched enthralled as Indian cricketer Amanjot Kaur scored a direct hit to the stumps to dismiss South Africa’s Tazmin Brits on Sunday evening, none were aware that her grandmother had suffered a heart attack a few days ago.

Amanjot’s family kept the news from her to ensure that she doesn’t lose focus during the ICC Women’s World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT

Her father Bhupinder Singh, a carpenter and contractor took his 75-year-old mother Bhagwanti to hospital last week after she suffered a heart attack.

When Amanjot started playing cricket with neighbourhood boys, it was Bhagwanti who would sit on a chair in the park to cheer for her. She would also ensure that nobody troubled her granddaughter. As the Harmanpreet Kaur led Indian team won the World Cup in Mumbai, Singh ensur

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