A young and rising cricket prodigy, Amajot Kaur has dominated the world of women’s cricket and has left an indelible mark through her impeccable on-field performances. Born on January 1, 2000, in Mohali, Punjab, Kaur grew up in a Sikh family. Although Kaur was raised in humble circumstances, her parents, especially her father who worked as a carpenter, were extremely supportive of her dream of becoming a cricketer and representing her country on an international stage.
In an interview, she revealed how her father, Bhupinder Singh, carved a wooden cricket bat for her daughter to support her passion for the sport.
She began her official training at the age of 15 years under Dipendar Chabbra, later she started training under Nagesh Gupta who was a BCCI level-II cricket coach, at Government Model Senior Secondary School. She represented the Punjab women’s cricket team in domestic cricket from 2017 to 2019, later she was selected to compete for India Green in the Women’s U19 T20 Challenger Trophy. With her swashbuckling innings,
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She continued to garner a lot of appreciation from the selectors. As she kept elevating her game, Kaur was selected as the Chandigarh skipper for the Under 23 T20 Trophy 2020. Kaur smashed an annihilating total of 184 runs and picked up a total of 10 wickets. Kaur made her T20I breakthrough against South Africa in January 2023, she smashed a total of 41 runs off 30 deliveries and assisted India to a 27-run victory. Kaur was felicitated with a Player of the Match title for her impeccable innings.
Although South Africa clinched the T20I Tri-Series, Kaur’s dominating performance on the field earned her a spot in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup roster. Amanjot Kaur was signed by the Mumbai Indians franchise for a staggering INR 50 Lakhs during the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 auction.
Amanjot Kaur Biography
- Real Name: Amanjot Bhupinder Kaur
- Nickname: Amanjot
- Profession: Indian Professional cricketer
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Sikhism
- Hometown: Mohali, Punjab, India
- Net Worth: INR 1.5 Crores
- Batting Style: Right-hand
- Bowling Style: Right-arm medium
- Playing Role: Batting All-Rounder
- Jersey Number: #30 (India)
- Domestic/State Team(s) : India D Women, India A Women, North Zone Women, Punjab Women, Chandigarh Women
- Coach/Mentor: Nagesh Gupta
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Amanjot Kaur Physical Status
- Height: 1.63 m
- Weight: 56 Kg
- Build: Athletic
- Eye color: Black
- Hair color: Black
Amanjot Kaur Personal Life
- Date of Birth: January 1, 2000
- Place of Birth: Mohali, Punjab, India
- School: APJ Smart School, Government Senior Secondary School
- College: Guru Gobind Singh College For Women
- Highest Educational Qualifications: Not Available
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Food Habits: Non-Vegetarian
- Hobbies: Listening to music, reading and traveling
Amanjot Kaur Family Life
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- Mother’s Name: Ranjeet Kaur
- Father’s Name: Bhupinder Singh
- Sibling’s Name: Gurkirpal Singh, Kamaljot Kaur
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse Name: N/A
- Children’s Name: N/A
Amanjot Kaur Favourites
- Favorite Actor: Sunny Deol
- Favorite Actress: Alia Bhatt
- Favorite Cuisine: Rajma Chawal
- Favorite Batsman: MS Dhoni
- Favorite Bowler: Harbhajan Singh
- Favorite Movie: Chak De India
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Amanjot Kaur Women’s Premier League Salary
Amanjot Kaur proved her batting prowess by smashing a roaring 41* off 30 deliveries against South Africa in her T20I breakthrough. She was adjudged the player of the match award, Kaur became the first woman cricketer in the Indian landscape to clinch the player of the match title in her debut T20I match. Her impeccable innings against South Africa not only left an indelible mark on the history of WT20I but also elevated her monetary game. Amanjot Kaur was signed by Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise for a staggering INR 50 Lakhs during the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 auction.
Amanjot Kaur Lifestyle
From playing local cricket formats on the streets of Mohali to representing India at an international level, Amanjot Kaur has come a long way. With a net worth of INR 1.5 Crores nearly, Kaur leads a grounded lifestyle. She continues to live with her family in the same old house that she was brought up in Mohali, Punjab. In an interview she expressed her will to share the financial responsibilities of her parents and give them a lavish lifestyle.
Brand Endorsements
Currently, there is no official information available in the public domain about the brand endorsement deals signed by Amanjot Kaur. However, keeping in mind her impeccable performances in the WT20I format, Amanjot Kaur is anticipated to grow and evolve as a highly-valued face. As per reports, Amanjot Kaur currently charges INR 50,000 – INR 80,000 for a brand promotion shoot depending on the type of event and deliverables.
Major Achievements
- 2019 : Amanjot Kaur was selected as a skipper for Chandigarh women’s cricket team.
- 2020 : Kaur served as a captain for Chandigarh team during the Under 23 T20 Trophy, Kaur smashed a total of 184*runs and picked up 10 wickets throughout the seven-match series.
- 2023: Amanjot Kaur was honored with the Player of the Match Title for her swashbuckling innings of 41* runs of 30 deliveries against South Africa during her debut WT20I match.
- 2023: Kaur solidified her position as the third Indian woman cricketer to clinch the Player of the Match Title on her debut WT20I match
- 2023: Kaur was inducted into the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup roster as a crucial player.
Here are some lesser known facts about Amanjot Kaur
- Amanjot Kaur was brought up in humble financial circumstances.
- Kaur’s father, Bhupinder Singh used to work as a carpenter when she was a child.
- Amanjot Kaur’s parents were supportive about her cricketing career and helped her in battling down the stereotypes that pulled her down.
- Kaur’s father, Bhupinder Singh, carved a wooden cricket bat to support her passion towards the sport.
- Amanjot Kaur is often compared to the legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh, as they come from the land – Punjab.
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