From Phagwara to T20 World Cup: Jaspreet Singh's Journey to Italy Cricket

• Jaspreet Singh, originally from Phagwara, Punjab, moved to Bergamo, Italy, at age 10 with his parents 22 years ago.
• Facing initial challenges in Italy, his parents worked as factory laborers; Jaspreet pursued cricket despite lack of infrastructure.
• He joined Bergamo Cricket Club and later worked as an Uber driver in Birmingham, England, to play on turf wickets and cover expenses.
• Jaspreet debuted for Italy against Norway in 2019 and helped the team qualify for the 2025 T20 World Cup after a previous close miss.
• He expresses pride in qualifying and emphasizes that Italy is there to compete, not just participate, viewing the World Cup as a return to his homeland and world-class cricket facilities.