It was indeed tough for the Rajput family to watch the climax of the Under-19 Asia Cup for the Indians in Jalandhar's Ram Nagar area. When the last delivery was bowled for India's victory against Pakistan, the family members were at the home celebrating the victory of the team.
It was a personal moment for them because the family saw Arjun Rajput score runs for the country as the Indian team managed to defeat the Pakistanis by one wicket in the final of the tournament played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
The journey of the player in his career has always been encouraged and supported by his family members. His father, Hoti Ram, had been running a chhole-kulche cart and later opened a small bakery shop. He never stopped supporting his son in playing cricket despite having difficulties in life.
For the family, the sight of their son representing his country and being a winner in the title game is a proud moment. Even Arjun's grandmother, Nani Devi, and sisters Sapna and Kiran joined their father in celebrations after India's victory in
Before making the final appearance, Arjun had shown that he was capable of making an impact in the tournament. He scored 107 runs in 85 balls, hitting 11 fours and 5 sixes during India’s group stage match against Pakistan.
Arjun is 18 years old, and he is a left-handed batter who is currently in his first year of BBA studies in DAV College.
This final turned out to be a closely fought match, with Pakistan scoring 337/9 runs. India chased the target and managed to score 339/9 runs, winning the cup by one run on the final delivery.
This marked the end of the tight match, and India won the cup for the ninth time. For one family in Jalandhar, it meant the world because their young talent had just won an international cup while playing for the country’s under-19 team.