It Was Written in the Stars: India’s World Cup Champions Won Despite the System, Not because of It

It was written in the stars: India’s World Cup champions won despite the system, not because of it

India's women's cricket team achieved a historic World Cup victory. This triumph marks the culmination of decades of struggle and sacrifice by generations of players. The win signifies a long-awaited moment for equity in Indian sports. It highlights the resilience and determination of these athletes who overcame numerous obstacles.

What India’s World Cup win means for women’s cricket

India’s first victory in cricket’s Women’s World Cup will have huge ramifications for global order of the sport. Harmanpreet Kaur’s team beat South Africa by 52 runs in yesterday’s final, in front of a deafening 45,000-strong crowd in Navi Mumbai – ending Australia’s decade-long dominance in the sport. With this milestone win, India’s women cricketers have “turned long-cherished dreams into reality” and “etched their names in history”, said The …