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From giving up her endorsement fee to ensuring India’s women cricketers could chase their dreams, Mandira Bedi has witnessed a lot. From tackling sexism in the commentary box to speaking openly about mental health, she has always stood for equality.

He smashed 260 on his Ranji debut and scored over 11,000 first-class runs — yet never donned the Indian cap. Then, as coach of India’s women’s team, Amol Muzumdar turned belief into cricket’s biggest prize, its maiden Women’s World Cup title.

Before India’s women cricketers made history on the world stage, one man in Lucknow changed everything. In the 1970s, Mahendra Kumar Sharma went door to door to build India’s first Women’s Cricket Association — and the legacy lives on.

Yashwant Prabhakar alias Baba Sidhaye played his first Ranji match at 18 and was unstoppable ever since. His son, Pravin remembers the legendary deaf and mute cricketer.

Once denied her own dream of playing for India, Vizag’s D Kalyani has turned her passion into purpose. A former state-level player, she now trains hundreds of young girls at the ACA-VDCA academy, shaping talents like Shabnam Shakil who went on to represent India. Through grit and vision, Kalyani is building a new generation of fearless women cricketers from Andhra.

From small towns to big cities, India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 squad showcases rising stars and experienced players ready to shine on the global stage.

Celebrating the shared passion for cricket and a dedication to sustainability, Coca-Cola India and ICC unveiled national flags crafted from post-consumer PET bottles, making ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup tournament a platform for promoting environmental responsibility.

Jasprit Bumrah reflects on his challenging childhood. Despite obstacles, he pursued his cricketing dreams and is now showcasing exceptional bowling skills in the World Cup. Watch the video to learn more about his inspiring journey.

Having grown up playing gully cricket with older boys in the lanes of Dharavi in Mumbai, here’s how Simran Shaikh made it to the inaugural season of the 2023 Women’s Premier League.

Renuka Singh Thakur’s cracking performance at Commonwealth Games 2022 has brought her national acclaim. Here’s her journey from a Himachal village to making India proud on the global stage.