The RISE of Women's Cricket in India | Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami and Harmanpreet Kaur | CricPlanet

Описание: The rise of women’s cricket in India is one of the most inspiring stories in modern sports. For decades, the Indian women’s cricket team played with very little recognition — no prime-time television, small salaries, and almost empty stadiums.

But everything began to change because of a few extraordinary players and one unforgettable tournament.

This video explores how women’s cricket in India grew from the margins to the mainstream, highlighting the legendary careers of Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, and the iconic moment when Harmanpreet Kaur scored 171 against Australia in the 2017 Women’s World Cup semi-final*.

🏏 In this video:

• The early struggles of women’s cricket in India
• How Mithali Raj became the highest run-scorer in Women’s ODI history
• How Jhulan Goswami became the greatest fast bowler in women’s cricket
• The incredible story behind Harmanpreet Kaur’s historic 171*
• How the 2017 Women’s World Cup transformed women’s cricket in India

Today, women’s cricket in India is growing faster than ever with:

✔ More cricket academies and grassroots programs
✔ Higher salaries and sponsorships
✔ Massive fan engagement and digital viewership

In fact, the 2025 Women’s World Cup reached around 446 million digital viewers, proving how far the game has come.

The pioneers of the sport have inspired a new generation of young girls who now see cricket not just as a passion, but as a real career.

This is the story of how women’s cricket in India rose to global prominence.

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