Cricket

Long before packed stadiums, parents travelled miles, coaches trained for free, and families chose belief. These early choices shaped the rise of the India Women’s Cricket Team.

From packed stadiums to frozen lakes and backyard training grounds, Indian athletes created moments in 2025 that stayed with us. These 10 stories capture the wins, firsts and breakthroughs that reshaped how India watched sport.

At 21, Shafali Verma represents a kind of ambition we rarely pause to understand. Her story is shaped by early responsibility, setbacks, and an honesty that does not try to impress anyone. From Rohtak’s narrow lanes to lifting a World Cup, she shows what determination looks like when you look at it up close.

From village doubts to world glory, meet the blind women cricketers who became World Champions despite no facilities, little support, and a lifetime of silence.

In Colombo, a group of women who play cricket by listening rewrote what the game can stand for. Their unbeaten run is filled with small acts of bravery and belief that invite you to see this victory from the inside.

From cycling 10 km to practice after farm chores to lifting the World Cup, Uma Chetry’s story is one of grit and grace. The first woman cricketer from Northeast India to become a world champion.

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.

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.

From Rohtak to Siliguri, their grit shone through. India’s women cricketers lifted the ICC World Cup 2025 — rewriting the story of Indian cricket forever.

IAS officer Prem Krishan’s “Swap Your Screen for a Sport” challenge in Pathanamthitta is bringing children back to playgrounds, replacing screen time with football, cricket, teamwork, and the joy of play.