India sealed a maiden Women's World Cup title in front of a packed DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. The women's game is on the rise and the win only bodes well for the future generations. On the back of that success, the BCCI also announced a Rs 51 crore reward for the team.

But long before packed crowds and BCCI funding, women's cricket in India was in a dire state. Led by Mamatha Maben and Mithali Raj, the players earned meagre sums with no sponsors and exposure. In walked India's rescue act: Mandira Bedi

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Bedi had made a name for herself in the men's game as a presenter. However, the women's game was struggling, with the 2004 series against West Indies on the verge of being called off.

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