Who is Kranti Gaud, the fast bowler who defeated Pakistan in the World Cup? Learn about her education.

Kranti Gaud's Education: Hailing from a small village in Madhya Pradesh, Kranti Gaud, the fast bowler who defeated Pakistan in the World Cup, dropped out of school after Class 8.

India's new sensation, Kranti Gaud, has won hearts with her stellar performance against Pakistan in the Women's World Cup. The young player decimated Pakistan with her sharp bowling. She took 3 wickets for just 20 runs, leading India to a massive 88-run victory. Let's learn about her education and how she got there...

Kranti Gaud hails from Ghuwara village, located near Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh. This area is close to Khajuraho, famous for its temples. Kranti's journey from the village streets to the World Cup arena was nothing short of a film story. She is the youngest of six siblings. Her father was a constable in the police department, but financial constraints and family difficulties made it difficult for Kranti to play cricket.

Education was lost, but not her dream.

Kranti's studies were interrupted after Class 8 due to dire financial circumstances. Her father lost his job, and her mother sold her jewelry to keep her cricket dream alive.

Coach Gave Direction and Support

According to reports, a major turning point in Kranti's life came when her father took her to coach Rajiv Bilthare. Rajiv, who is also the secretary of the Chhatarpur District Cricket Association, immediately noticed Kranti's bowling and declared, "There's something special about this girl." Rajiv not only provided her free coaching but also provided her with shoes, a bat, and a place to stay.

WPL Changed Life

Kranti Gaur's fortunes turned in the Women's Premier League (WPL). For a while, she was a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians team. Seeing her talent, the UP Warriors signed her to their team at a base price of ₹10 lakh.