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November 2, 2025, a red-letter day in Indian cricket history. A day when Harmanpreet Kaur’s army brought India to a standstill. Years of hard work, heartbreak and tears culminating into a triumph for the ages. India finally became world champion in women’s cricket at senior level, lifting maiden ICC trophy in front of their home fans. Deservedly, these world champions will be celebrated and showered with rewards in the coming days. BCCI has already announced a cash prize of a whopping Rs 51 crore for the entire team.

While the nation basks in the glory of the historic achievement, this is an opportune moment to revisit the time when the women’s cricket in India wasn’t considered “professional sport" and there was no money in it for those pursuing it because they

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