women's cricket

An unsung hero of Indian sports, Mahendra Kumar Sharma was instrumental in kickstarting and setting up the Women’s Cricket Association of India (WCAI) in 1973.

Rejected entry into a cricket academy for being a girl, Priya’s father sold his home to set up a practice pitch for her — this dad-daughter duo is truly an inspiration! #WomenInBlue

As the inspiring Vrinda Rathi says, when everyone around knows that you mean business at the center of the field, your gender does not matter. Kudos to her!

The former first-class cricketer was known for her batting prowess.