‘My parents never let me quit’: Kamaljeet gears up for maiden Asian G…

New Delhi [India], August 8 (ANI): An injury on the athletics track ended one dream, but his passion for sport led him straight to the shooting range. Rewari’s Kamaljeet turned to pistol shooting in 2019 and has since established himself as one of India’s leading shooters. chincha.pl

The 22-year-old is set to represent India at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with shooting events scheduled from September 17 to October 3 at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery, according to a press release from NRAI.

Reflecting on his early struggles and the sacrifices made by his family, Kamaljeet said, “We are a middle-class family, but my parents never let me quit shooting. I had to manage my own expenses for course fees and matches early on, and there were times I thought I wouldn’t continue in the event. It took me two to three years to earn that money back, but my family never asked questions; they gave me whatever I needed to keep going."

Transitioning from track and field to shooting required a strong support network back home in Haryana, led by a tight-knit coaching relationship.

“I have only one shooting coach who taught me everything from scratch. He is from my village, so our relationship feels like family. Between my coach and my uncle at home, I’ve had the strongest foundation throughout this journey," he said.

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With consistent performances on the domestic circuit, financial strain gave way to institutional backing through the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI). Kamaljeet highlighted how NRAI’s transparent selection process and technical support provided the platform he needed to break into the national squad.

“Earlier, I used to struggle a lot just to manage basic expenses, but having sponsorship and support from SAI took a huge weight off my shoulders. Once I could focus purely on my sport, the pathway became very clear because of how transparent NRAI’s selection process is."

“My place in the national squad came strictly on merit, based on the ranking points I accumulated across the ranking events. When you know the system is entirely performance-driven and every point you earn counts, it gives you complete confidence to just step onto the lane and shoot your best without any second thoughts."

“On top of that, NRAI provides us with top-quality equipment and ammunition, the exact same standard we use in international competitions. That takes away any worry about our gear on the global stage so we can stay fully focused on performance."

Building on his gold medal in the 50m Pistol Men Junior event at the 2023 ISSF Junior World Championships and a recent silver at the Asian Championships in New Delhi, Kamaljeet views his recent World Cup exposure as a vital stepping stone for the Asian Games.

“The World Cup was a valuable learning experience. While my performance wasn’t exactly what I wanted, it motivated me to refine my preparation. This will be my first Asian Games, and having gained international match exposure, I feel much more confident entering the range in Japan."

Looking back on his transition from an injured athlete to an Asian Games-bound shooter, Kamaljeet added, “Earlier, I used to shoot good scores only in practice, but now I have the belief that I can deliver the same performance under match pressure. One lesson has stayed with me through every phase: if it doesn’t happen the way you wanted, it will happen in a better way than you imagined."

At the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Kamaljeet will represent India in the Men’s 10M Air Pistol event, competing in his marquee individual discipline on the continental stage. (ANI)

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As India prepare for the crucial two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, the margin for error has vanished. Lying fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings with a record of four wins and as many losses, India face a daunting mathematical reality. They must win eight out of their remaining nine Tests in the current cycle to guarantee a place in the 2027 WTC final. With Sri Lanka breathing down their neck in sixth place, even a solitary draw or a slip-up on this tour could severely damage India’s hopes of reaching the final.

If India have to revive their flagging Test fortunes, then skipper Shubman Gill must be at heart of it. He must once again deliver a monumental batting performance to steer his side through a pivotal juncture. Gill’s individual output in the current WTC cycle has been nothing short of extraordinary. Across eight Tests, he has amassed 950 runs at a stunning average of 79.16, boasting five centuries, a half-century, and with a majestic top score of 269. He currently sits as the third-highest run-getter in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, trailing only England’s Joe Root, who has 1,108 runs in 13 Tests, and Harry Brook with 1,056 runs in 13 Tests.

Gill now only needs 50 more runs in the series opener against Sri Lanka to complete 1,000 runs in a WTC cycle. When he achieves this milestone, he will become only the fourth Indian batter to accomplish the feat, joining the ranks of Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who holds the national record with 1,798 runs in the previous cycle. To lead India to victory and continue his prolific run, Gill will have to bring out the extraordinary resolve he showed during India’s five-Test tour of England in 2025, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

During that high-profile series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Gill delivered a historic, record-breaking batting performance that earned him the Player of the Series award. He scored 754 runs, the second-most by any captain in a single Test series in cricket history, trailing only Sir Donald Bradman’s 810 runs during the 1936-37 Ashes. Furthermore, Gill became the first Asian batter to cross both the 650-run and 700-run milestones in a single Test series on English soil. In England, the conditions allowed him to build long innings once the initial shine wore off the ball, leading to his epic 269-run knock at Edgbaston.

However, the conditions in Sri Lanka present a starkly different challenge. Unlike the seam-friendly conditions with true bounce and lateral movement in England, venues like Galle and the SSC in Colombo are notorious for offering immense assistance to spinners, with low bounce and sharp, aggressive turn right from the outset.

Walking in at the number four position means Gill will enter a direct spin-trap surrounded by multiple close-in fielders. He must overhaul his technical approach, swapping his horizontal-bat punching shots for soft-handed defensive blocks. He will need to confidently use his feet to smother the ball before it spins off the pitch and replicate the extreme patience he displayed in England.

Rebuilding India’s authority against spin is paramount. While India dominated their 2017 tour of Sri Lanka with three emphatic victories (a couple of innings wins), the current dynamic is vastly different. India are now carrying a vulnerability that has become difficult to ignore, as they no longer play spin with the authority that once defined them. Sri Lanka’s attack is headlined by slow left-arm orthodox bowler Prabath Jayasuriya, whose greatest strength is his conviction and understanding of home conditions. With 41 wickets in 13 innings, he bowls patiently and attacks relentlessly, waiting for uncertainty to arrive.

This series also serves as a defining true challenge of the Gill-Gambhir era in Test cricket. Following home losses to South Africa, head coach Gautam Gambhir’s stint has faced heavy scrutiny, putting intense tactical pressure on Gill’s young captaincy. With spearhead Jasprit Bumrah sidelined due to fitness issues, Gill must lead a younger, less-experienced bowling unit to victory.

In England, Gill successfully compartmentalised his leadership from his batting. In Sri Lanka, he must ensure that making high-stress tactical fielding changes under the subcontinental heat does not drain his mental stamina when it is his turn to bat, as he inherits a team caught between generations and identities, tasked with rebuilding certainty where doubt has begun to settle.

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