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A girl from a small Andhra village tossed a ball for fun and eight years later stood on the World Cup podium. Shree Charani’s rise, fuelled by family, grit and quiet courage, is a reminder that talent and relentless belief can rewrite a life and inspire millions.

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.

From travelling miles to get the cricket gear to living room practice sessions, meet the people behind India’s women champions and the legacy they are building for girls who dare to dream. This is their story of belief, support, and revolution in the making.

As tomorrow's crucial cricket match approaches, our reader Nalin Rai talks about skipper MS Dhoni's unmatched abilities that have brought the team to this level. Read more to know why Dhoni is one of the best things that ever happened to Indian cricket.