India pacer Kranti Gaud has quickly established herself as a regular member of the national women's cricket team, but the journey to the top was anything but easy. The fast bowler from a small village in Madhya Pradesh says she remains deeply grateful for the unwavering support of her parents, whose sacrifices made her cricketing dream possible. As India fight for a place in the semifinals of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup, Gaud hopes to repay their faith with strong performances on the field.
Gaud recalled the financial struggles her family endured during her formative years, revealing that her mother even sold her jewellery to buy her a proper cricket kit.
