Women’s cricket in India: From no governing body to WCAI and the BCCI era

Women’s cricket in India: From no governing body to WCAI and the BCCI era

Women were playing cricket in the 1970s but there was no national body. It changed with the formation of the Women's Cricket Association of India in 1973 before BCCI took over.

When Mithali Raj Disclosed The Fees Women Cricketers Used To Get Before Coming Under BCCI

At the stroke of midnight, India witnessed history being written in golden letters. The Indian women’s cricket team lifted the 2025 Women’s World Cup trophy after a breathtaking win over South Africa, a victory that filled every Indian heart with pride and emotion. But amid the joyous celebrations, an old clip of Mithali Raj, one of India’s most respected cricketers, began doing the rounds on social media — and it left fans shocked and emotional…

The Unsung Hero Whose Immense Determination Made Cricket a Reality for Women in India

India Vs England, Women’s Cricket Semi-Finals at the Commonwealth Games 2022. India set a target of 165, and Sneh Rana bowled the last over. England needed 14 from 6 balls. Rana got the vital wicket of Katherine Brunt in her third ball. She finished her brilliant over by ensuring England fell short by 4 runs and sealed India’s first-ever silver medal in women’s cricket at the CWG.    The women in blue created history.    Interestingly, they have…