More than a dozen young girls from a small village in the Indian state of Punjab are challenging societal expectations and pursuing their dreams of playing cricket. Despite cricket being a male-dominated sport in India, these girls make up the Gulab Singh Cricket Team. The team, started by coach Gulab Singh Shergill, provides a platform for these girls to showcase their skills and passion for the sport. Cricket, often considered a religion in India, has traditionally been associated with male players, but the tide is turning. The success of the women’s cricket premier league (WPL), a female version of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has brought women’s cricket into the mainstream, providing these girls with opportunities they didn’t have before. The WPL has also helped to change the perception of women in cricket, garnering media attention and paving the way for greater gender equality in the sport. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced that female cricketers would be paid the same match fee as their male counterparts, further promoting gender equality in the sport. However, in rural areas like the girls’ village, it can still be challenging for girls to have access to play cricket. Many face restrictions on their education and are expected to prioritize household chores and marriage. Gulab Singh Shergill started the Gulab Singh Cricket Team with the aim of providing a better life for these girls and giving them the chance to chase their dreams. Shergill, who works as a constable in the local police force, devotes his entire salary to the team, covering expenses such as a part-time coach, uniforms, and equipment. He has even donated a part of his land for the cricket pitch. The team has not only given the girls an opportunity to play cricket but has also exposed them to a life beyond the boundaries of their village. The girls, who face societal duties and gender norms, find solace and freedom on the cricket field. Playing cricket allows them to shed societal expectations and be themselves. They take pride in representing their team, and some dream of playing for the Indian cricket team in the future. The team has also gained the support of strong women, such as Gulab Singh Shergill’s sister, Jasveer Kaur, who wants to use her own experiences to empower and support these girls. Through cricket, Shergill is not only selling the dream of becoming professional cricket players but also teaching the girls valuable life lessons about gender equality, perseverance, and teamwork. Cricket has become a means for these girls to challenge societal norms and pursue their passion.