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Turning point: Arc-angels spot a cricketing talent, Ludhiana U19 offie on flighted delivery to Australia.
Ludhiana: Here's the art few can discern, the patient craft of flight and turn. At just 17, right-arm off-spinner Anmoljeet Singh is being tipped as one of India's brightest young cricketing prospects, earning a place on the national under-19 squad for its upcoming tour of Australia.
Anmoljeet, inspired by cricket legend
Harbhajan Singh
, began playing at age seven before joining a Ludhiana academy under coach Harbhajan Kala. Initially a fast bowler and batsman, he was steered by Kala toward off-spin — a move that proved pivotal. Kala describes him as a "natural talent" destined to be a key asset for India's future squads.
The teenager's record speaks for itself. In the Vijay Merchant Trophy, he claimed 65 wickets in nine matches, surpassing the previous record of 62.
His performances earned him selection for the BCCI's Under-19 tour of India against Australia, where he took nine wickets, and for the Under-19 tour of the UK, where India won the series. The BCCI also honoured him with a Naman Award for being the tournament's highest wicket-taker.
Now preparing for matches in Australia, Anmoljeet has his sights set on the Under-19 World Cup. His ultimate ambition is to represent India at senior international level.
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Support at home has been unwavering. His father, Balwinder Singh, encouraged him to pause his education to focus fully on cricket, believing sports had time limits that academics did not. "Once he achieves his goal of playing for India, he can return to his studies," Balwinder said.
For Anmoljeet, the choice was clear. "I couldn't focus on both studies and sport at the same time, so I gave my priority to cricket," he said. He plans to resume his education from Class X after key cricketing milestones. Coach Kala remains confident in his pupil's trajectory. "Anmoljeet will continue to grow and excel," he said, "and could be among the best off-spinners for India".
In the words of cricket poet Arthur Salway: "Soccer is won with cultured feet and rugger with... grist; but when cricket is played the difference is made by a delicate turn of the wrist."
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